Prediction: Manchester United vs Brighton

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 29/10

Bookmaker: 888sport

The Premier League returns once again this week for a handful of evening fixtures in the days ahead. We may have just gotten the last batch of games over and done with, but there are some teams that have some catching up to do in terms of how many games they’ve played. Today, we’ll be taking a look at a rematch both teams have been waiting for as Manchester United play host to Brentford.

Manchester United

Manchester United may have had a solid year up to this point, especially with their League Cup win, but there’s still a long way to go. They have a chance to win two more trophies before the end of the season but in addition to that, they also have to keep themselves focused in the race for the top four. They are set to face some stiff competition and if they aren’t up for the task, they could be in trouble.

Team News

Heaton, Garnacho, Eriksen and van de Beek are out injured, Martial is a fitness concern and Casemiro is still suspended.

Brentford

Thomas Frank has done a remarkable job with Brentford Football Club and from here, anything they achieve is surely just a bonus. The Bees are set to not only survive for another year but thrive, pushing toward a potential place in Europe in the process. They seem to step into any given fixture without fear and in a clash of this magnitude, they’ll be sure to remind United of what they accomplished last summer.

Team News

Janelt and Lewis-Potter are both injured with some questions surrounding the match fitness of Roerslev.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting back in August, Brentford beat United 4-0.
• United have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six games.
• Brentford have won two, drawn three and lost one of their last six games.
• United have scored eight goals and conceded 11 in their last six games.
• Brentford have scored 10 goals and conceded eight in their last six games.

Conclusion

This has the potential to be a really exciting game and in the middle of the park, especially, with the midfield battle now being wide open. Brentford have a habit of really taking the game to their opponents and that’s exactly what we’re anticipating they’ll do at Old Trafford, with ten Hag’s men being forced into a corner. They should be able to answer the call, though, which is why we’re predicting a competitive draw.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 29/10

Bookmaker: 888sport