Brentford vs Fulham Prediction 18 May 2025
🔊 Which team will finish eighth in the English Premier League? This position could potentially lead to European competition, so the motivation is high. Brentford have a better chance, leading Fulham by four points. However, two other teams are also in the mix, making every point crucial. At the Brentford Community Stadium, the hosts are favorites. Still, this is a London derby, so underestimating the Cottagers would be unwise. We will explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the last 12 head-to-head encounters, Brentford have held the upper hand with a 50 percent win rate. However, they suffered a 1-2 defeat at Craven Cottage in the first round. The Bees took the lead midway through the first half but conceded both goals in stoppage time. Harry Wilson emerged as the hero, coming off the bench in the 82nd minute to score a brace.
In their last six matches at Brentford Community Stadium, the hosts have secured four wins and two draws, considering only regulation time. Therefore, it's worth considering a Brentford win with a (0) handicap.
Head-to-head statistics Brentford - Fulham
Brentford Team Overview
🔴 Brentford are in superb form as the season draws to a close. They remain unbeaten in six consecutive matches, with the last four fixtures ending in victories. However, their away games have been low-scoring affairs, especially when compared to their home performances, where Brentford defeated Brighton 4-2 and Manchester United 4-3. This impressive run has lifted them to eighth place in the standings, marking their highest position.
🔗 One of the standout performers in the season's finale has been Kevin Schade. In the previous round, he secured a 1-0 win over Ipswich. The German has scored four goals in three matches, enjoying his best season yet, with his league goal tally reaching double digits.
Match Results: Brentford
Fulham Team Overview
⚪ Fulham have relaxed too early, securing just one win in their last five matches. If the FA Cup goes to Manchester City, then finishing eighth in the Premier League will grant a spot in European competitions. Not long ago, the team was among the main contenders for a top-eight finish. Rumors of Marco Silva possibly moving to Tottenham might have thrown them off. During this period, their only victory came against Southampton, and that was in stoppage time.
🔗 In the previous round, Fulham hosted Everton, where they were considered clear favorites. Moreover, Raúl Jiménez ended his three-month goal drought by scoring in the 17th minute. However, it was the visitors who found the net after that. Ultimately, the Cottagers were left empty-handed once again (1-3).
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
Brentford
📣 Brentford's head coach Thomas Frank shared his thoughts ahead of the West London derby: “We aim to finish eighth, which would be the highest position we've achieved in the Premier League. It would be a fantastic target, so everything is progressing well, and I am eagerly anticipating it.”
🔝 The nominees for the Premier League Manager of the Season have been announced. This time, there is no Arteta or Guardiola, but Thomas Frank of Brentford makes the list.
❌ Josh Dasilva and Fábio Carvalho, who have been out for a while, will miss the upcoming match. Vitaly Janelt, who has missed four games, remains sidelined. However, Aaron Hickey has recovered from a long-term absence and has returned to training, though he is unlikely to feature on the pitch.
Fulham
📣 Marco Silva is solely focused on defeating Brentford: "For us, it's a football match we want to win. Of course, knowing it means something important to the fans gives us extra motivation to give them something in return, and that's the main thing."
📝 Fulham have announced contract extensions for wingers Harry Wilson, Adama Traore, and forward Raul Jimenez, albeit just for one more season.
❌ In the 35th round, Harrison Reed and Timothy Castagne picked up injuries. Castagne plays a more crucial role as a first-team regular. They join Reiss Nelson, who has been out for a while. Rodrigo Muniz is also on the injury list. Sasa Lukic's participation remains doubtful.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Jarred Gillett, who has taken charge of 15 Premier League games this season. He's known for a lenient approach, averaging four yellow cards per match and yet to issue a red card this season. In only 5 out of those 15 matches has he exceeded his average for bookings.
Fulham average 2.2 yellow cards per game this season. Notably, they have received at least two bookings in 6 of their last 7 away games, as well as in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters. Therefore, betting on Fulham's total yellow cards over 1.5 seems like a reasonable prediction.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Fulham have conceded in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches. We've already highlighted how Brentford have been scoring frequently at home, particularly in the first 45 minutes. Thus, a potential bet could be on the hosts scoring in the first half.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Brentford average 4.6 corners per game this season, which is similar to Fulham's opponents. In 11 of their last 12 Premier League matches, the Bees have had fewer than seven corners. Given this trend, it makes sense to bet on the hosts having under 6.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
Brentford and Fulham consistently deliver thrilling matches for their fans, with only one low-scoring encounter in their last seven head-to-heads. As the season winds down and with no significant objectives left, both teams can play freely and enjoyably, showcasing their flair on the pitch. We don't anticipate a shift in this trend and are backing over 2.5 goals in this matchup.
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