Crystal Palace will face Brentford FC in a Premier League showdown on Sunday, January 26th, as part of Matchday 23. The match will be held at Selhurst Park, the home stadium of Crystal Palace. With both teams currently in mid-table, this promises to be an exciting contest as they look to boost their positions in the league.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford FC
Crystal Palace and Brentford FC have met 9 times previously, with Crystal Palace winning once, Brentford claiming 2 victories, and 6 matches ending in a draw. On average, the two teams have scored 2.22 goals per match in these encounters. This season, Crystal Palace has averaged 1.55 goals per game, while Brentford has averaged 1.81 goals per match.
Crystal Palace will be looking to build on their recent 0-2 Premier League victory over West Ham United. In that match, Crystal Palace held 46% possession and registered 11 shots, 7 of which were on target. West Ham, in contrast, managed 7 shots, none of which were on target.
Brentford, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from their recent 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. In that match, Brentford had 39% possession and 11 shots, with 6 of them on target. Liverpool, on the other hand, had 37 shots, 8 of which were on target.
Statistics for the match:
In 5 of their last 6 encounters, Crystal Palace have seen fewer than three goals per match. Over that period, the opposition scored just 2 goals, while Crystal Palace netted 8. Heading into this match, Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last 2 home league fixtures.
On the other hand, Brentford, under Thomas Frank, have scored 8 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging 1.33 goals per game. Brentford are also unbeaten in their last 2 away league matches.
What is the Prediction?
Under the leadership of manager Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace have embraced a more proactive style of play. Glasner’s tactical expertise and focus on high-pressing football have started to pay off, as reflected in the team’s recent improvement in results. In contrast, Brentford’s recent form has been inconsistent, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Given these factors, along with Glasner’s ability to get the best out of his squad, he could play a pivotal role in Crystal Palace’s performance against Brentford FC. Our prediction for the game is: first team to score – Crystal Palace.
Summary
Match: Crystal Palace vs Brentford FC
Bet: first team to score – Crystal Palace
Odds: -132 / 1.76
