Brentford FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Brentford FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Brentford hosts Fulham in a crucial London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium this Sunday, with both teams eyeing a potential Conference League spot. Eighth-placed Brentford are in better form, having secured a recent victory, while 11th-placed Fulham's struggles continue. 

A four-point gap separates the sides, adding significance to this encounter, especially with the possibility of European qualification for the eighth-placed team. Despite Brentford being the bookmakers' favorites for this home fixture, Fulham will be looking to repeat their 2-1 victory from the reverse fixture earlier in the season. This London clash promises high stakes as both teams battle for a coveted European place. 

Head to Head Record -  Across the last 12 meetings, Brentford boast a 50% win rate. However, in the reverse fixture this season, Fulham snatched a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage. Despite taking the lead, Brentford conceded twice in stoppage time, with Harry Wilson scoring a late double after coming off the bench.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brentford FC Preview

Brentford are enjoying a stellar season and are on track for their highest Premier League finish and a potential first foray into European competition. Their recent form is outstanding, with four consecutive wins and six unbeaten matches since April, including a 1-0 away victory against Ipswich Town last week courtesy of Kevin Schade's decisive goal – his fourth in three games. 

Brentford are also unbeaten in their last three home matches, scoring four in the last two. This impressive run has propelled them to eighth place, and with Bryan Mbeumo in sensational form with 18 goals and 7 assists, the Bees are in prime position to secure a historic European spot. 

Brentford will be without Janelt (foot), Carvalho (shoulder), and Dasilva (groin) for the rest of the season. Thiago is back but likely won't start over Wissa (18 goals, 3 assists). Mbeumo has been key creatively, with 26 goal involvements this season, including 2 goals and 2 assists in his last four games. Hickey has returned to training but is unlikely to play. Thomas Frank aims for their highest Premier League finish.

Brentford Probable Starting Lineup - Flekken (GK); Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Yarmolyuk; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

Fulham FC Preview

Despite a progressive season overall, Fulham's recent form has faltered, winning just one of their last five matches. Their hopes of securing a European spot have diminished after a 3-1 home defeat to Everton last week, their fourth loss in five games. 

While they sit four points ahead of their last season's finish, their away form has also dipped, losing four of their last five on the road after a previously strong run. The team's earlier contention for a top-eight finish has been hampered by this slump, despite Raúl Jiménez ending a goal drought in the Everton match, as they ultimately fell to another defeat at Craven Cottage. 

Fulham face a significant injury list with Lukic (doubtful), Castagne (ankle), Reed (calf), Muniz (Achilles), and Nelson (hamstring) all potentially unavailable. Jimenez, who recently broke a scoring drought, is expected to lead the attack. 

Fulham Probable Starting Lineup - Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Pereira, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Willian; Jimenez