Brentford will host Fulham today in a critical Premier League clash, aiming to secure their place in European competition. Under the management of Keith Andrews, Brentford has had a commendable season. However, four consecutive draws have left them at seventh in the league. A win today could elevate them above Chelsea into sixth, prior to the evening matches. Despite their aspirations, Brentford has struggled at home, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches.
The Bees boast an impressive penalty conversion rate of 87.5%. They have scored 28 penalties since joining the Premier League, ranking among the top teams in this category. At home, Brentford has accumulated 27 points, making them a challenging opponent at the Gtech Community Stadium. A robust performance is crucial as they face tough away matches against Manchester and Liverpool soon.
Brentford Team News
Brentford received good news with Aaron Hickey returning from a long-term hamstring injury. He has been unavailable since February but completed a week of training. Mikkel Damsgaard has also recovered from an illness that kept him out of the previous match, providing Andrews with valuable options in the midfield and defense.
- Key Players Unavailable:
- Jordan Henderson – nearing return but not fit for this match
- Vitaly Janelt – undergoing rehabilitation
- Rico Henry – also recovering
- Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo – in Tampa for specialized ACL recovery
Igor Thiago will spearhead the attack as he pursues the Premier League Golden Boot. With 21 goals this season, he is just one shy of Erling Haaland. Thiago aims to break records as the first Brazilian to score more than 24 goals in a top league.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford’s predicted starting XI in a 4-3-3 formation includes:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Caoimhin Kelleher |
| Defender | Kayode |
| Defender | Van den Berg |
| Defender | Collins |
| Defender | Lewis-Potter |
| Midfielder | Yarmolyuk |
| Midfielder | Jensen |
| Midfielder | Damsgaard |
| Forward | Ouattara |
| Forward | Thiago |
| Forward | Schade |
Match Details
The West London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium kicks off today at 12:30 BST. Fans in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports, with coverage starting at 11:30 BST.
