Match Prediction: Brentford FC vs Fulham FC

On May 4th, 2024, Brentford FC and Fulham FC will square off in the Premier League, continuing their longstanding rivalry. The last face-off saw Fulham secure a 2-0 victory over Brentford. Over recent seasons, they have competed 17 times, with Brentford claiming 9 of those victories, Fulham seizing 5, and the remaining 3 encounters concluding in a draw.

Despite their impressive historical record, Brentford has been struggling to perform at home. On the other hand, Fulham hasn’t been quite impressive on the road either. Historically, matches between these teams have been high-scoring, averaging 3.12 goals, and both teams have scored in 59% of encounters.

This Premier League season, Brentford has been quality at their home ground, earning an average of 1.24 points per game. Fulham, however, has averaged less on the road, with a mean of 0.82 points per game.

Insights

• The upcoming Premier League match on 4th May 2024 is between Brentford and Fulham.
• Their last encounter ended in a 2-0 victory for Fulham.
• In their head to head record over the recent seasons, they’ve met 17 times.
• Of these encounters, Brentford have come out on top 9 times, while Fulham secured a victory 5 times. The remaining 3 games ended in a draw.
• Brentford’s home form is currently lacking, as is Fulham’s away form.
• The average number of goals scored in previous clashes between these two teams is 3.12.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has occurred 59% of the time in their previous matches.
• Brentford’s current season performance at home is averaging 1.24 points per game.
• On the other hand, Fulham’s performance in away games this season has averaged lower at 0.82 points per game.
• The data suggests that while Brentford has a historic edge, recent performances may indicate a more balanced match-up or even a slight edge for Fulham.

Match Forecast

• Fulham FC might take the lead initially due to Brentford FC’s weakness in protecting the lead.
• Fulham will look to capitalize on Brentford’s weakness in defending against skillful players and attacks down the wings.
• Brentford’s propensity for shooting from direct free kicks and set pieces can put Fulham’s defense in hot water, given Fulham’s tendency to concede fouls in dangerous areas.
• Both teams often play within their own half, predicting a closer game with few counter-attacking opportunities.
• Brentford’s attacking prowess could be influential – they are strong in aerial duels, creating scoring chances and attacking down the wings.
• Both teams show strength in attacking down the wings, but Brentford’s weakness in defending against such plays might tilt the scale in Fulham’s favor.
• Given Brentford FC’s tendency to play long balls and crosses, Fulham FC might have trouble defending if they fail to perform in the offside trap.

Match Facts

• The prevalent outcome of games between Brentford FC and Fulham FC is a 3-0 scoreline, with three encounters ending with this score.
• In the past 8 face-offs on Brentford FC’s turf, Brentford FC emerged victorious six times, while Fulham FC clinched two victories, with no ties recorded. Brentford FC holds the lead in goal difference, standing at 15-7.
• Of their last 17 clashes, Brentford FC won nine, Fulham FC won four, and four resulted in a draw. Brentford FC also leads in goal difference here, with 32 goals against Fulham FC’s 18.
• Fulham FC’s latest accomplishment on Brentford FC’s home ground took place in 2016.
• Games from the previous season ended at 3-2, favoring the home team on both occasions, Brentford FC and Fulham FC consequently.
• Insights reveal that Brentford FC nets 23% of their goals within the 61-75 minute mark, while Fulham FC scores 24% of theirs in the 76-90 minute timeframe.
• Brentford FC is on a five-game undefeated streak.
• Brentford FC has maintained a four-game undefeated home record against Fulham FC.
• Brentford FC was unable to score in 2 out of their 17 home Premier League games this season, while Fulham FC didn’t manage to score in 5 out of their 17 away fixtures.
• Yoane Wissa, with 10 goals, is Brentford FC’s top scorer; for Fulham FC, Rodrigo Muniz takes the mantle with 9 goals.
• With 5 assists, Bryan Mbeumo is Brentford FC’s main assisting player, whereas for Fulham FC, that role goes to Andreas Pereira with 8 assists.
• In the first half, Brentford FC and Fulham FC secure victories 22% and 31% of the time respectively.
• Within their latest face-off, the win was claimed by Brentford FC by a margin of 3 goals.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Brentford FC seals a win in 54% of games, and when down by a single goal, they’ve recovered to win in just 10% of games.
• Conversely, Fulham FC manages to win 60% of games when leading by one goal away, but haven’t won any games when trailing by one goal.
• In the Premier League, Brentford FC is performing better than Fulham FC.
• Overall performance in the last 5 games indicates that Brentford FC is outperforming Fulham FC.
• Out of their 5 latest encounters, Brentford FC leads with three wins, Fulham FC has two, and no games ending in a draw.
• Brentford FC has lost once in their last three Premier League matches against Fulham FC, and Fulham FC has won only once in their past three encounters with Brentford FC.
• The average number of goals scored by Brentford FC per match against Fulham FC is 2.6, while Fulham FC averages 1.6 goals against Brentford FC.
• The average total goals per game when these two teams meet stands at 4.2, whilst the average total for the first half of these encounters is 2.
• At home, Brentford FC averages 1.35 goals per match, while Fulham FC nets 1.22 when playing away.
• A year back, Brentford FC was 9th in the league with 50 points, but they currently sit in the 16th position with 35 points.
• Both Brentford FC and Fulham FC failed to win their most recent Premier League match.