Brentford
- Brentford are unbeaten in their last three home matches (W1, D2), including a 3-0 win over West Ham 11 days ago.
- Keith Andrews has kept the data-driven, set-piece focus that has been a hallmark of Brentford’s style since 2025, while also implementing a selective, trigger-based pressing system and a more compact, structured defensive block.
Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace have picked up just one win and two defeats from their last three away matches.
- Oliver Glasner has made Palace a more intense, coach-driven side since coming in February 2024, playing at a high tempo, pressing aggressively and trying to overload the wide areas.
Head-to-Head
Each of these two teams have won one of their previous two head-to-head meetings.
Key Players
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Key attackers to watch:
- Igor Thiago is the main man for Brentford up top, netting 22 goals in 36 Premier League appearances.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the line for Palace with 11 goals in 29 league appearances this season.
- Thiago has scored three of Brentford’s last five goals, while Ismaila Sarr has scored three of Palace’s last seven, providing the main spark from wide areas.
Betting Insights
- The Bees have conceded just 19 goals in 18 home Premier League games, so the Eagles may find it difficult to break them down.
- The price on a home win at 1.79 looks short, while Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.73 and 1.63 respectively seem fairer options.
Prediction
- Brentford can get the better of Palace on Sunday, but both sides have enough quality to score a goal or two.
- Palace haven’t won at Brentford in their last two visits, so it could be another hard trip for the Eagles.
