Premier League 2024-2025: Brentford vs Man United Prediction

Brentford

Home Team
36%
VS

Man United

Away Team
40%
Draw: 24%
Over 2.5: 60%
Under 2.5: 40%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 34 25 7 2 80 32 48 82
2 Arsenal 34 18 13 3 63 29 34 67
3 Newcastle 34 19 5 10 65 44 21 62
4 Man City 34 18 7 9 66 43 23 61
5 Chelsea 34 17 9 8 59 40 19 60
6 Nott'm Forest 34 18 6 10 53 41 12 60
7 Aston Villa 34 16 9 9 54 49 5 57
8 Fulham 34 14 9 11 50 46 4 51
9 Brighton 34 13 12 9 56 55 1 51
10 Bournemouth 34 13 11 10 53 41 12 50
11 Brentford 34 14 7 13 58 50 8 49
12 Crystal Palace 34 11 12 11 43 47 -4 45
13 Wolves 34 12 5 17 51 61 -10 41
14 Man United 34 10 9 15 39 47 -8 39
15 Everton 34 8 14 12 34 41 -7 38
16 Tottenham 34 11 4 19 62 56 6 37
17 West Ham 34 9 9 16 39 58 -19 36
18 Ipswich 34 4 9 21 33 74 -41 21
19 Leicester 34 4 6 24 27 76 -49 18
20 Southampton 34 2 5 27 25 80 -55 11

Recent Trends

Brentford ✅ ✅ ⚪ ⚪ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Brighton (Goals: 4 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Arsenal (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Chelsea (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Newcastle (Goals: 1 - 2)

Man United ⚪ ❌ ❌ ⚪ ❌

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Bournemouth (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Wolves (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Newcastle (Goals: 1 - 4)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Brentford

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.59
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.28
# Clean Sheets: 2

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.27
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.43
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Brentford and Manchester United is expected to be a closely contested affair, with the probability of a Brentford victory at 36.0% and a Manchester United win slightly higher at 40.0%. There's a 24.0% chance of a draw. The match is predicted to have over 2.5 goals, indicating an exciting encounter ahead. Currently, Brentford stands at 11th place in the Premier League, while Manchester United is positioned at 14th.

Match Analysis

Brentford heads into this match on the back of solid performances, having secured two wins and a draw in their last three outings. A significant 4-2 victory over Brighton at home and a win away at Nottingham Forest highlight their attacking prowess. Their draw against a formidable Arsenal side away from home also speaks to their resilience. Advanced metrics reveal Brentford has been averaging 1.0 goals per game while conceding 1.2. With an average of 1.592 expected goals scored per game, they demonstrate potential for converting opportunities, supported by two clean sheets in their last five matches. Conversely, Manchester United's recent form has been less inspiring, with two losses and a draw in their last three games. A 1-1 draw against Bournemouth and losses to Wolves and Newcastle show their struggles on both ends of the pitch. Despite scoring 1.4 goals on average in the last five games, they have been conceding 1.6, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their expected goals scored stand at 1.272, slightly lower than their actual scoring rate, with only one clean sheet in recent matches.

Final Prediction

Brentford appears to have a slight edge heading into this matchup due to their recent strong performances and home advantage. Their ability to convert chances into goals, coupled with United's defensive frailties, may tip the scales in their favor. A key factor to watch will be how Manchester United's defense copes with Brentford's attacking threats, which could significantly influence the game's outcome.