- Date and Time: Saturday, November 30, 2024. 3:00 PM GMT+1
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England
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Brentford
Thomas Frank’s Brentford will be back in front of their home fans on Saturday following a drab 0-0 draw at Everton last weekend.
However, a fascinating match is likely at the Gtech Community Stadium, with no stadium having seen more goals scored in the Premier League this term. Christian Nørgaard will be a notable star missing for the Bees this weekend following his red card at Goodison last Saturday.
🔓 95% pass accuracy
🏃♂️ 67% dribble success
❌ 4 defensive actions
🔙 3 recoveries
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) November 24, 2024
However, Frank could replace the midfielder with Yehor Yarmolyuk or Paris Maghoma in the 4-3-3 formation. Unsurprisingly, Brentford are out-performing their xG metric of 17.75 this season, netting 18 goals from 102 shots from open play.
It is also worth noting that they have been professional defensively from set-pieces, restricting opponents to xGAs of 3.15 from corners and conceding just once.
Leicester
Steve Cooper’s time at Leicester was brought to an end following a defeat against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium last Saturday. Attention turns towards a potential replacement, but it’s likely that any new boss won’t be in charge before this weekend’s showdown.
We have parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 24, 2024
A defensive approach is once again likely for the Foxes, as their 4-4-1-1, which reverted to a 4-5-1 worked well against the Blues last weekend.
Harry Winks and Wilfred Ndidi boast the energy to get around the field, while Jamie Vardy’s return to fitness also ensured that there was the threat of a runner in-behind.
However, goals have been in incredibly short supply in open play this season for Leicester, as they have netted just nine times from 84 shots and an xG of 9.84. Patson Daka is nearing a return, which would come as good news in terms of options in the final third of the field.
Bet hereBrentford vs Leicester Prediction
- Pick: Brentford to win
- Odds: 1.66 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brentford 3-1 Leicester
Brentford’s home form and their aggressive style of play looks perfectly tailored for this clash against managerless Leicester.
The Foxes will likely look to sit in and try and take a point, but that tactic could be thrown out the window if the Bees make their traditionally fast start to matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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It may be worth noting before making a Brentford vs Leicester prediction that the Bees are winless in their last six against the Foxes, but each of the last two have ended in draws. It is easy to make a case for that trend to end given the form that both sides are currently in on Saturday.
Brentford vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Bryan Mbeumo to Score
- Odds: 2.4 (22Bet)
Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season. He could be a good football prediction to score once again this weekend. The forward averages 1.84 shots per 90 and has scored a hugely eye-catching eight goals despite having an xG of just 3.88.
Brentford and Leicester both have fine disciplinary records, meaning an alternative betting angle is for under 4.5 cards. Leicester have had under that benchmark in 50% of their away matches this season, while the Bees have averaged 1.50 cards per home match in the Premier League.
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