Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th October 2024

The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Brentford take on Erik ten Hag's Manchester United side in an important clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.

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Brentford are in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side thrashed Wolverhampton Wanderers by a comprehensive 5-3 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Manchester United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Red Devils were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Aston Villa in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.

Manchester United vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Manchester United have a good historical record against Brentford and have won 10 out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Brentford's six victories.
Manchester United have won each of their last five matches at home against Brentford in the top flight, with their previous such defeat at the hands of the Bees coming in February 1937.
After a run of four victories in six league games against Manchester United between 1933 and 1937, Brentford have won only one of their last 10 such games against the Red Devils.
Four of the last five goals scored in games between Manchester United and Brentford have come in stoppage time in the second half.
Manchester United have won only one of their last six matches in the Premier League and have failed to find the back of the net in their last three such games.

Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction

Manchester United have failed to meet expectations this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. The Red Devils have been shockingly poor in the Premier League and cannot afford another debacle this weekend.

Brentford are also yet to hit their stride and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Manchester United are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford

Manchester United vs Brentford Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Manchester United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Brentford to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Joshua Zirkzee to score - Yes