Brentford vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Brentford vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews ahead of this Premier League clash. Brentford host Crystal Palace in a London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday as they resume their Premier League campaign. Read on for our predictions.

Premier League | Aug 18, 2024 at 2pm UK at Lner Community Stadium

Brentford vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Will Crystal Palace’s Momentum Prove Too Much for Brentford in This London Derby?

• Crystal Palace ended last season on fire, scoring 20 goals in their final eight Premier League matches.
• Brentford found the net in 11 of their last 13 home games despite struggling with injuries and form.
• Jean-Philippe Mateta scored nine goals in his last six Premier League appearances, continuing his streak at the Olympics with five more for France.

Best Bet

As the Premier League kicks off its new season, Brentford are set to host Crystal Palace at the Gtech Community Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling London derby. Brentford narrowly avoided relegation last season, while Crystal Palace ended their campaign with a flurry, securing a top-half finish. With both teams having undergone significant changes over the summer, this opening match will be a crucial test of their ambitions for the new season.

Given the attacking prowess both teams demonstrated at the tail end of last season, the best bet for this match is backing both teams to find the net. Crystal Palace ended their previous campaign in scintillating form, scoring 20 goals in their final eight matches. Even though they have lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, Jean-Philippe Mateta has been in red-hot form, netting nine goals in Palace’s last six games of the previous season and continuing his scoring streak for France in the Olympics.

Brentford, on the other hand, were solid at home last season, scoring in 11 of their last 13 matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. Despite Ivan Toney’s goal drought, Brentford’s overall offensive output, bolstered by players like Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, suggests they will not be easily shut out. The Bees’ tendency to score at home, coupled with Crystal Palace’s potent attack under Oliver Glasner, makes it highly likely that both teams will find the back of the net in this encounter.

The attacking intent and vulnerabilities in both defences further reinforce this prediction. Brentford’s defence, weakened by injuries, struggled last season, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per game. Crystal Palace, while defensively more solid with players like Marc Guehi at the back, still conceded 58 goals last season. Given these factors, a bet on both teams scoring seems a solid choice.

Correct Score Prediction

Considering the dynamics of both teams, a 2-1 victory for Crystal Palace appears to be a plausible outcome. Brentford, despite their home advantage, face a Crystal Palace side that ended last season with remarkable momentum. Mateta’s scoring form, combined with the creative influence of Eberechi Eze, could prove too much for Brentford’s defence to handle. The Eagles’ ability to capitalise on their chances, especially on the counter, makes them likely to edge out a narrow win.

While Brentford are expected to score, given their consistent home record, the absence of key defensive players and Toney’s goal-scoring struggles suggest they might not have enough to secure a victory. Crystal Palace’s superior firepower should allow them to snatch a win in a closely contested match, with a 2-1 scoreline reflecting their slight edge.

Goalscorer Prediction

Jean-Philippe Mateta stands out as the player most likely to make an impact in this match. Mateta’s form under Glasner has been nothing short of spectacular, with the forward ending the previous Premier League season as Palace’s top scorer and continuing to excel for France during the summer. Given Brentford’s defensive frailties and Mateta’s predatory instincts in the box, he is well-positioned to find the back of the net in this encounter.

Mateta’s physical presence, combined with his sharp finishing, makes him a constant threat, particularly against a Brentford side that conceded a significant number of goals last season. With Crystal Palace’s attacking play likely to revolve around him, betting on Mateta to score at any point during the match seems a wise choice.

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