Fulham vs Brentford Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, November 4, 2024

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• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Monday, Nov 4
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Craven Cottage, England

Brentford will travel to Fulham for their 10th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Craven Cottage. The Bees will aim to continue with their attacking prowess despite struggling on their travels this season.

Hosts Fulham made their return to the Premier League last season and have made a strong start to their 2024/25 campaign. The arrival of Emile Smith Rowe this summer has brought a touch of creativity in the middle of the park. The Cottagers are expected to hold their ground on their home soil as they have failed to muster a win in their last three Premier League games.

Meanwhile, Brentford would want to continue with their goalscoring threat in the final third and claim a crucial three points against an in-form home side. It has been a great start so far for Thomas Frank’s men this season.

Fulham Team News

Fulham squad will be boosted with the return of Andreas Pereira and Carlos Vinicius who have recovered from their respective injuries. Joachim Andersen will be serving a second-match suspension for his three-match ban. Both Saša Lukić and Timothy Castagne remain injured for this tie.

Brentford Team News

As for the visiting side, the likes of Gustavo Nunes, Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Joshua Da Silva, and Aaron Hickey are still in the infirmary. Both Henry and Hickey appear to be closing in on returns but this tie seems too soon for the duo.

Fulham vs Brentford Predicted Lineups

Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Leno

Defenders: Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson

Midfielders: Pereira, Berge, Smith-Rowe

Forwards: Adama, Iwobi; Jiménez

Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Flekken

Defenders: Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Van den Berg

Midfielders: Nørgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard

Forwards: Mbeumo, Lewis-Potter; Wissa

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 66 times in the past, with Brentford winning 25 of those games. Fulham have won only 23 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 18 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Fulham vs Brentford

Raul Jiménez (Fulham)

The Mexican forward struggled for consistency last season but has appeared to rediscover his form in the 20245/25 campaign. Jimenez has bagged four goals and one assist in nine Premier League appearances.

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo has looked exceptionally sharp in front of goal and the Cameroonian has bagged eight goals in nine Premier League appearances this season. He has established himself as a crucial part of Frank’s squad and is one of the sought-after wingers in the English top flight.

Fulham vs Brentford Prediction

Fulham have made a decent start to the season and are currently occupying the 10th place with 12 points from their first nine games. The Cottagers have slid down the table after picking up only a point from their last three games. They would be keen to bank on three points when Brentford makes a short visit across town on Monday night.

As for Brentford, they are sitting just a spot above Fulham in the league standings and are separated by just a point. Thomas Frank’s men have looked exceptionally well in the final third and have scored nine goals in their last two home games. The Bees reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after defeating Sheffield Wednesday in the midweek tie.

Predicted Score: Fulham 1-1 Brentford

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