Fulham vs Brentford Prediction: 4/11/2024

Brentford will visit Craven Cottage on Monday to take on Fulham in a Premier League showdown.

Fulham heads into this match following a 1-1 draw against Everton in their last Premier League game. During that game, Fulham controlled 60% of possession and made 14 attempts, with three on target. Alex Iwobi scored for Fulham at the 61-minute mark, but Everton equalized through Beto in stoppage time.

Fulham has managed to score in each of their last six games, with nine goals scored and nine conceded over that stretch. However, they are currently on a three-game league winless streak against Brentford.

Brentford, in their recent outing, played to a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup, eventually winning 5-4 on penalties. Brentford dominated possession with 70% and registered 12 shots, five on target. Kevin Schade scored early, but Sheffield Wednesday’s Djeidi Gassama equalized in the 57th minute.

Brentford’s recent games have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 26 goals in their last six matches, averaging 4.33 goals per game. Despite this, they have struggled on the road, remaining winless in their last four away league games.

 

Head-to-Head

In their head-to-head history since August 2020, Fulham has won twice, while Brentford has taken three victories, with one match ending in a draw. Across these meetings, 19 goals have been scored in total, averaging 3.17 goals per game. Their last league matchup, on May 4, 2024, ended in a 0-0 draw.

 

Prediction

Looking ahead to this match, Brentford seems likely to create some scoring opportunities against Fulham, though it may not be enough to secure a win. The prediction is for a close game, with Fulham edging out a 2-1 victory. The expert prediction favors a total of under 3.5 goals for this encounter.