The visitors must take the three points! Brentford vs Crystal Palace Prediction
One of the matches in the opening round of the English Premier League will be played on Sunday at the Brentford Community Stadium, where the local Brentford will host Crystal Palace. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports team of experts.
Brentford
The Bees have managed to establish themselves in the top tier of English football, as this upcoming season will mark their fourth consecutive campaign in the Premier League. Particularly memorable was the season before last, where they briefly found themselves in the European qualification spots. However, the team slightly lost momentum towards the end, finishing in the middle of the table.
In the most recent Premier League season, Brentford secured 16th place, maintaining a comfortable 13-point gap from the relegation zone, which spared them from a genuine relegation battle. Over the summer, the team avoided significant losses and strengthened by signing midfielder Fabio Carvalho and forward Igor Thiago. In their five preseason matches, the Bees delivered mixed results: one win, one defeat, and three draws.
Crystal Palace
The Eagles are entering the new season with ambitions that extend beyond their usual mid-table status in the Premier League. In recent years, Palace has often flirted with relegation battles without truly challenging for higher honors. However, last season marked a turning point with the arrival of Oliver Glasner as head coach, under whom the team gradually improved.
Particularly impressive were the final seven fixtures, where Crystal Palace collected 19 out of a possible 21 points, finishing the season in 10th place. The main objective now for the coaching staff is to carry the momentum they showed in the spring into the new season. Over the summer, Palace played five friendly matches, winning three and drawing twice. The most significant departure was that of Michael Olise, but the club compensated by acquiring the creative Daichi Kamada.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Crystal Palace defeated Brentford at home 3-1, while the away match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Both teams scored in their last five encounters.
- The 'Over 2.5 Goals' bet was successful in three of their last five matches.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Bookmakers are cautious with their odds for this match, slightly favoring the home team. However, we believe the visitors are better prepared for the season, and our pick is “Crystal Palace to win with a 0 handicap” at odds of 2.10.
