Manchester United vs Brentford Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 7th October 2023
The spotlight is on both Manchester United and Brentford, as the rivals go looking to boost their points tally. They face each other on Saturday in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are tenth in the rankings with nine points after seven matches played , whereas Brentford rank 14th in the Premier League on seven points.
Although only separated by a few points, Brentford will have their work cut out for them on Saturday. Manchester United are favoured to maintain the lead they currently hold on Brentford in the Premier League standings.
Manchester United scored 14 goals, conceded 13 and fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
Brentford scored 16 goals, conceded 11 and managed three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
The last time these two teams squared up, Manchester United ran out 1-0 winners which they surely won't mind doing again at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction
Manchester United Form
Manchester United managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace. They went on to lose 0-1 against Crystal Palace, before getting dumped in a 2-3 defeat against Galatasaray. Manchester United managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 11 goals and conceded eight times.
Brentford Form
In their previous three games, Brentford lost 1-3 and 0-1 against Everton and Arsenal, respectively, before drawing 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. Brentford won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding four.
Manchester United need to show they are capable of rising to the occasion after the recent setbacks, losing their previous two matches. We favour them to get a real boost of out playing in front of their home crowd and to claim a win.
Manchester United recorded six points following two wins from their last two games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored two goals, but also conceded zero. Manchester United have a record of three wins, zero draws and four defeats in the Premier League this season. Brentford have a record of one win, four draws and two defeats in the Premier League.
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Manchester United vs Brentford Stats
- Manchester United have scored in 37 of the last 39 home matches
- Manchester United have scored in 18 of the last 20 matches
- In 7 of the last 9 home matches Manchester United played, both teams scored
- Manchester United have conceded in 11 of the last 13 matches
- In 4 of the last 5 matches Manchester United played, both teams scored
- Brentford have not won 10 of the last 12 matches
- Brentford have conceded in 10 of the last 12 matches
- Brentford have conceded in 10 of the last 12 away matches
- In 4 of the last 5 matches Brentford played, both teams scored
- In 5 of the last 7 away matches Brentford played, both teams scored
Manchester United vs Brentford Squads
Manchester United Squad
Erik ten Hag will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Brentford from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):
Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/7), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/5), Diogo Dalot (0/6), Harry Maguire (0/2), Jonny Evans (0/2), Lisandro Martinez (0/5), Luke Shaw (0/2), Raphael Varane (1/5), Sergio Reguilon (0/2), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (0/6), Bruno Fernandes (2/7), Casemiro (1/7), Christian Eriksen (1/6), Donny van de Beek (0/1), Facundo Pellistri (0/4), Hannibal Mejbri (1/2), Jadon Sancho (0/3), Kobbie Mainoo (0/0), Mason Mount (0/3), Scott McTominay (0/4), Sofyan Amrabat (0/2), Alejandro Garnacho (0/5), Anthony Martial (0/5), Antony (0/4), Marcus Rashford (1/7), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/4).
Brentford Squad
This is the full squad of players that the Brentford head coach Frank will select from for his starting XI:
Ellery Balcombe (0/0), Mark Flekken (0/7), Thomas Strakosha (0/0), Aaron Hickey (0/7), Ben Mee (0/2), Charlie Goode (0/0), Ethan Pinnock (0/7), Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer (0/5), Mads Roerslev (0/5), Mathias Joergensen (0/1), Nathan Collins (0/7), Rico Henry (0/5), Bryan Mbeumo (4/7), Christian Noergaard (1/7), Frank Onyeka (0/5), Joshua Dasilva (0/1), Mathias Jensen (2/7), Mikkel Damsgaard (0/2), Shandon Baptiste (0/1), Vitaly Janelt (0/7), Yegor Yarmolyuk (0/0), Yoane Wissa (2/7), Ivan Toney (0/0), Keane Lewis-Potter (0/6), Kevin Schade (1/5), Neal Maupay (0/4), Saman Ghoddos (0/2).
Manchester United vs Brentford Team News
Manchester United could have as many as eight players on the injured and absent list, when they face up to Brentford on Saturday.
Sergio Reguilon, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Antony, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Tyrell Malacia are all absent from the Manchester United squad that faces Brentford at Old Trafford.
Brentford face a list of four absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Saturday against Manchester United.
Brentford need to do without Rico Henry, Mikkel Damsgaard, Shandon Baptiste and Joshua Dasilva, who are not fit enough to travel to Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Brentford Lineups
Manchester United vs Brentford H2H
Brentford were knocked out cold when Manchester United took a 1-0 win in their latest encounter. It served as pay back for the 4-0 defeat, Brentford handed out in the game before. Manchester United enter the match against Brentford with a 3-0-1 record in their previous four encounters. A win rate of 75%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Manchester United vs Brentford Results
In the last four matches between Manchester United and Brentford, both teams to score came up one time.
Manchester United vs Brentford Betting Tips
Bruno Fernandes scored twice in the six most recent games for Manchester United, with Bryan Mbeumo providing three goals for Brentford in his last six.
In their last 10 matches at Old Trafford across all tournaments Manchester United won four times, drew one and lost five times. Brentford claimed three wins, four draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Goals are usually flowing for Manchester United on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in six of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened six times for Brentford in their last 10 league games away from home.
Over 2.5 goals happened three times in the past four encounters between Manchester United and Brentford, with Manchester United scoring 1.75 goals on average per game. Brentford averaged 1.25 goals, while both teams scored one time. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Manchester United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Brentford's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.