Prediction: Brentford vs Leicester

Verdict: Brentford win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/1

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Hoping to find a route into the top-half of the Premier League table, Brentford will welcome Leicester to west London on Saturday afternoon.

Brentford

Starting with the hosts, while some in Brentford’s camp might have been left disappointed last weekend as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Everton, the Bees have gained plenty of plaudits this season. Heading into November’s international break with an action-packed 3-2 victory against Bournemouth, Thomas Frank’s men have their sights firmly set on securing a top-half finish this year. Losing just a pair of their previous eight appearances across all competitions, Brentford have also gained a reputation for their continued success on home soil. Including a remarkable 4-3 win against Ipswich last month, the Bees have won their previous three Premier League showdowns at the Gtech by an aggregate score of 12-8. It should also be noted, Frank’s side have collected 16 points from their first six top-flight showdowns in west London.

Team News

Shown a first-half red card away at Everton last weekend, Christian Norgaard will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Brentford will be unable to call upon the likes of Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer and Scotland international Aaron Hickey on Saturday afternoon.

Already recording eight Premier League strikes so far this season, attacking talisman Bryan Mbeumo will play a leading role in west London. Former Hull youngster Keane Lewis-Potter could once again be deployed at left-back this weekend.

Leicester

As for the visitors, marking their return from November’s international break with a 2-1 loss at home against Chelsea, that result was enough to cost Steve Cooper his job at the King Power. While the Foxes might have secured an immediate Premier League return for this season, Saturday’s guests already find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap. Heading into November’s fortnight interval with a routine 3-0 drumming away at Manchester United, Leicester have collected just a single point from any of their last four Premier League appearances. Likewise, watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an end on October 30th as they fell to an action-packed 5-2 defeat at Old Trafford, the Foxes have continued to show some extended defensive issues and they could face another tough challenge here.

Team News

Limping off at home against Chelsea last weekend, Leicester will be without former Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, dealing with a recent muscle injury, Portuguese defender Ricardo Pereira remains a major doubt and is not expected to feature in west London.

However, after serving a one-match suspension last week, Brighton loanee Facundo Buonanotte could be handed a full recall. Although Patson Daka might have made a first Premier League appearance of the season last weekend, Jamie Vardy will lead Leicester’s attack.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Brentford and Leicester last met back in March 2023, Saturday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in west London.
• Brentford have won all of their last three Premier League appearances at the Gtech by an aggregate score of 12-8.
• Likewise, the Bees have collected 16 points from their first six Premier League showdowns on home soil.
• Leicester have collected just a single point from any of their previous four Premier League appearances.
• Each of the last five meetings between Brentford and Leicester have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Continuing to gain a reputation for their success at the Gtech, Brentford will be excited to make a return to west London here. Winning all of their last three Premier League appearances on home soil by an aggregate score of 12-8, the Bees have also registered 16 points from their first six top-flight showdowns in front of their own supporters. With Leicester making the shock decision to part ways with Cooper last weekend following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Saturday’s guests are in the midst of what has become quite the struggle.

Verdict: Brentford win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 2/1

Bookmaker: Dachbet