Premier League 2025-2026: Crystal Palace vs Brentford Prediction
Crystal Palace
Home Team
56%
VS
Brentford
Away Team
21%
Draw: 22%
Over 2.5:
54%
Under 2.5:
46%
Goal:
58%
No Goal:
42%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | Bournemouth | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | Tottenham | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| 5 | Man City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Man United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 16 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 14 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 | Brentford | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 12 |
| 13 | Brighton | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 | Everton | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 |
| 15 | Leeds | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 11 |
| 16 | Burnley | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 10 |
| 17 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 |
| 18 | Nott'm Forest | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 5 |
| 19 | West Ham | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 4 |
| 20 | Wolves | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 2 |
Recent Trends
Crystal Palace
- Last Match: vs Arsenal (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Bournemouth (Goals: 3 - 3)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Everton (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Liverpool (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs West Ham (Goals: 2 - 1)
Brentford
- Last Match: vs Liverpool (Goals: 3 - 2)
- 2nd Last Match: vs West Ham (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Man United (Goals: 3 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 3)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Crystal Palace
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.74
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.71
# Clean Sheets:
0
Brentford
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.77
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.28
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming clash between Crystal Palace and Brentford is predicted to see the home team, Crystal Palace, come out on top with a probability of 56.0%. With both teams currently tied on points in the Premier League standings, sitting at 10th and 11th place respectively, this match could be a pivotal moment for both sides. The game is also expected to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 54.0% probability of this outcome.
Match Analysis
Crystal Palace comes into this fixture after a mixed bag of performances. Their recent encounters have seen them struggle to secure victories, with a draw against Bournemouth and losses to both Arsenal and Everton. Despite these setbacks, Palace has demonstrated a potential for high-scoring matches, as evidenced by their three-goal draw with Bournemouth. Their advanced metrics indicate a team capable of creating chances, with an average of 2.7375 expected goals per game in their last five outings, although they have yet to translate these opportunities into consistent wins.
On the other side, Brentford presents a more stable recent form, with victories against Liverpool and West Ham and a narrow loss to Manchester City. While they have shown resilience and a capacity to win important matches, their defensive frailties remain a concern, conceding an average of two goals per game over the last five matches. Brentford's ability to score, reflected in their 1.25 goal average, combined with a solid expected goals conceded figure (1.2775), indicates they will be a competitive force in this matchup.
Final Prediction
Crystal Palace holds the edge in this encounter, primarily due to their superior expected goals metrics and home advantage. As both teams are evenly matched in the league, Palace's ability to convert scoring opportunities will be crucial. Keep an eye on the attacking performances from both sides, as they will likely determine the outcome in what promises to be an engaging encounter.