Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Matchday 37 clash between Brentford and Fulham will take place on Sunday at the Brentford Community Stadium. Here’s a top-value bet suggestion for this encounter.
Match preview
London’s Brentford have officially lost their chance to qualify for European competitions. With two rounds to go, Thomas Frank’s side sits eighth in the table, seven points adrift of the top seven — a gap that’s now impossible to close. Still, the Bees fought valiantly to the end, clinging to hopes of at least reaching the Europa Conference League. The team is in good form, riding a six-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, which includes four wins and two draws.
Despite this progress, the stats reveal some weaknesses. In eight of Brentford’s last ten league matches, there have been no more than three goals scored — the team has played cautiously and pragmatically. Home form is a concern, though: across their last ten fixtures at home, Brentford have picked up just two wins, suffered five defeats, and drawn three times.
Marco Silva’s Fulham have firmly established themselves in mid-table, sitting 11th and trailing Brentford by just four points. However, Fulham’s season has been marked by extreme inconsistency. In their last 16 league matches, the Cottagers have not drawn once — every result has been either a win or a loss. No other Premier League side shows such wild swings: seven victories and nine defeats highlight just how unpredictable their campaign has been.
The last two rounds have brought little joy for Fulham fans. First, the team suffered a narrow away defeat to Aston Villa (0-1), then shockingly lost at home to Everton (1-3). If Fulham want to end the season on a high, they urgently need to regain balance and stability — otherwise, even their current position could be in jeopardy.
Probable lineups
- Brentford: Mark Flekken – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter, Sepp van den Berg – Christian Nørgaard, Yehor Yarmoliuk – Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo – Yoane Wissa
- Fulham: Bernd Leno – Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Andreas Pereira, Sander Berge, Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson, Ryan Sessegnon – Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the reverse fixture, Fulham defeated Brentford 2-1
- The over 2.5 goals bet has landed in four of the last five meetings
- Both teams to score has come through in three of the last five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts in this one, with Brentford’s win priced at around 1.99. It’s clear that Brentford have the edge in motivation and current form, looking more consistent than their London rivals. Fulham have essentially wrapped up their season and are playing out their remaining fixtures without pressure or major ambitions. Our pick: Brentford to win.
