- Date and Time: October 19, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
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Manchester United
Manchester United is plunged into a deep crisis. After seven rounds, the Red Devils are nine points behind the top three, and Erik Ten Hag is on the verge of being sacked. The last match against Aston Villa was another lacklustre performance, which ended in a goalless draw.
The match will follow the surprising news that Sir Alex Ferguson will cease to be the team’s global ambassador at the end of the season. The legendary coach seemed discontent with the club’s overall situation.
Saturday. 3pm. Old Trafford. 🫡#MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/j8xfniBu9H
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 16, 2024
Manchester United again have a lot of injury worries. The main problems may arise on the flanks of the defence. Noussair Mazraoui underwent heart surgery and is not expected to return before November. Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are also notable absentees.
Brentford
In the last round, Brentford played one of the best games of the season. They managed to score five goals against Wolves, winning 5-3 in a thriller.
The Bees have caused many problems for almost all of their opponents. They are fast and agile and know how to sting their rivals on counterattacks. However, they have had issues on the road, losing all three matches they have played so far.
⚡ Working towards matchday pic.twitter.com/MggyK0Kl2y
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 17, 2024
Brian Mbeumo scored in the third match in a row. The Cameroonian is now, without a doubt, the most dangerous player in the squad. Kevin Schade now plays centre forward until Yoane Wissa recovers. Mikkel Damsgaard has health issues, but he will most likely be ready.
Bet hereManchester United vs Brentford Prediction
- Pick: Brentford or Draw
- Odds: 2.25 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Brentford
Manchester United has only lost one match in the last seven. Despite bad results, beating Ten Hag’s team is not easy. Surprisingly, their defence is now among the best, even considering the squad problems that have troubled the Red Devils.
Brentford are not as good away as at home, and it will be very difficult for them to win here. At the same time, it is unclear how Manchester themselves are going to beat a fairly strong mid-table team. They are currently in big trouble, and no tangible changes are expected.
Turning up the heat at Carrington 🌡️🔥#MUFC || #PL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 18, 2024
We anticipate a heavy match where Brentford will focus on the defence. In addition, they will wait for their chances on counterattacks and capitalize on the chances. Our pick for this clash would be Brentford or a draw.
Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Brentford to Score in the 1st Half
- Odds: 2.29 (22Bet)
In only one of nine matches, the Bees failed to score in the first half. This is an impressive stat, and they stand out by scoring in the initial stages of the matches. They start games aggressively, and it turns out to be an effective strategy.
As for Manchester United, in all three Premier League matches where they failed to keep a clean sheet, the Red Devils conceded in the first half. Also, their defenders allowed a handful of grave mistakes.
We think that Brentford will start the game with their usual tactics. Our second pick for the upcoming encounter would be Brentford to score in the first half.
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