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Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
by Joseph King | in Premier League Predictions
10th-place Manchester United play host to 14th-placed Brentford for matchday eight in the Premier League. Following back-to-back home defeats in the league and the UCL, manager Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of a win. Pressure is mounting on the Dutchman as the Red Devils have experienced their worst ever start to a Premier League season. Brentford, meanwhile, have also stumbled out of the gate after their top-half finish last year.
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Manchester United vs Brentford Form
Manchester United and Brentford's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8
|
60 | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | -1 |
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16
|
39 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -9 |
Manchester United and Brentford Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Oct 2023 - Champions League
30 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Oct 2023 - Champions League
30 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Aug 2023 - Premier League
14 Aug 2023 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
3 Sep 2023 - Premier League
19 Aug 2023 - Premier League
26 Jul 2023 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2023 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Oct 2023 - Premier League
27 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
2 Sep 2023 - Premier League
29 Aug 2023 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
2 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Aug 2023 - Premier League
13 Aug 2023 - Premier League
28 May 2023 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Oct 2023 - Premier League
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
29 Aug 2023 - Carabao Cup
19 Aug 2023 - Premier League
20 May 2023 - Premier League
6 May 2023 - Premier League
Manchester United vs Brentford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
75 %
0 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
5 Apr 2023 - Premier League
13 Aug 2022 - Premier League
2 May 2022 - Premier League
19 Jan 2022 - Premier League
Manchester United - Brentford: Form Analysis
A 3-2 loss to Galatasaray means that Manchester United have now lost back-to-back games at Old Trafford for the first time since 2021. United looked to have turned a corner after wins and two clean sheets over Burnley and Palace, the latter occurring in the EFL Cup. However, they would then lose 1-0 to Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace followed up by the aforementioned loss to Galatasaray in their last outing. The result is Man United managing just nine points from their first 10 league fixtures. This equals the start that Solskjaer’s team had in 2019/20 but this current iteration of Manchester United has a much worse-off goal differential. The hosts have now suffered defeat in five of their last seven matches across all competitions. They currently sit nine points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Brentford haven’t had the ideal start to the season either as Thomas Frank’s men currently occupy 14th in the standings. This has the Bees just three points above the relegation zone but only two points off the top-half as well. Brentford have found it hard converting on the full three points as they’ve managed just one win and four draws in their seven matches so far. The latest result, a 1-1 away draw against Nottingham Forest, was particularly disappointing. Brentford were unable to hold onto a 1-0 lead following a goal two minutes after Forest had a player sent off. Brentford’s only win of the league season so far came on the road, a 3-0 win over Fulham in mathday two.
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Manchester United against Brentford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Missing players
T. Malacia
L. Shaw
R. Henry
B. Mee
MidfielderJ. Da Silva
Manchester United & Brentford Squad Analysis
Injuries certainly haven’t helped Erik ten Hag as he tries to right the Manchester United ship. The team received even more bad news as Lisandro Martinez will now miss at least the rest of 2023 with his previously suffered foot injury. Alongside Martinez, the defense will also be without Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia with Sergio Reguilon also questionable. With the Red Devils struggling to keep out goals, missing their first-choice central defender and three (potentially four) fullbacks certainly won’t do them any favors. Jadon Sancho will also miss out as his falling out with the manager seems to be untenable.
Thomas Frank also has a number of injury concerns to deal with. Brentford look set to have no less than seven players missing out on the trip to Manchester. Rico Henry is perhaps the biggest miss for the visitors as the 26-year-old defender has started five games for the Bees. Ivan Toney continues to serve his suspension which still has three months remaining. Also unavailable are Mikkel Damsgaard, Josh Dasilva, Ben Mee, Kevin Schade and Shandon Baptiste.
Most goals and assists
Manchester United
Brentford
R. Hojlund
(15 Goals)
Y. Wissa
(12 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(10 Assists)
B. Mbeumo
(6 Assists)
Manchester United - Brentford Key Points
- Brentford have now failed to win in their last five matches, three of which have resulted in defeat.
- Manchester United have won their last two games at home against Brentford by a combined score of 4-0.
- The visitors have managed to keep only a single clean sheet this season and have conceded in seven straight.
- The hosts have at least looked better on the attacking side of the ball and have scored nine goals in their last five outings.
- Rasmus Hojlund’s form has been encouraging with the 20-year-old scoring twice in the loss vs Galatasaray.
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Our Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction
A third straight loss for Manchester United on home soil could very well lead to a complete crisis at the club. Things appear to be hanging on by a thread for the hosts considering all of the off-the-field drama they’ve undergone in the still young season. While the feeling is that ten Hag has the backing of the board, a loss here might well change that sentiment. With all that being said, we still like Man United to respond with a win. They have the benefit of playing a Brentford team that has been leaking goals and hasn’t looked quite right in 2023/24. Our Manchester United vs Brentford prediction is for Man United to win.
.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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