Match Overview

The 5th round English match between Fulham and Brentford is scheduled for September 20th at Craven Cottage in London. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting analysis, and key statistics for the Fulham vs. Brentford encounter.

Fulham’s Current Form

The Londoners finally secured their first victory of the current season in the previous round. Playing at home, the Cottagers managed to defeat Leeds United 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal scored in the 94th minute. Prior to this, Marco Silva’s side had drawn 1-1 with Brighton and Manchester United, and suffered a 0-2 loss to Chelsea. These results have placed the team in 11th position in the league standings.

Fulham Key Statistics

• Fulham has not scored more than one goal in their last five fixtures.
• A maximum of two goals were scored in Fulham’s last five league matches.
• The London side has failed to win the first half in their last nine encounters (4 draws, 5 losses).

Fulham’s Probable Lineup

Fulham’s Estimated Starting XI (3-5-2)*: Bernd Leno – Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Sander Berge, Joshua King, Saša Lukić, Ryan Sessegnon, Harry Wilson – Alex Iwobi, Rodrigo Muniz.

Brentford’s Recent Performance

In their last outing, Kit Andrews’ squad salvaged a draw against Chelsea, scoring a crucial equalizer in the 93rd minute to finish 2-2 at home. Notably, the Bees had previously secured a 1-0 home victory over Aston Villa. However, they have suffered two away defeats in the current campaign. Brentford currently sits in 12th place. It is also worth mentioning that Brentford has failed to win in 5 of their last 6 league matches (2 draws and 3 losses).

Brentford Key Statistics

• Both teams scored in 5 of Brentford’s last 6 matches.
• Brentford has scored in their last 12 away league games.
• Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of the club’s last 8 away fixtures in the .

Brentford’s Probable Lineup

Brentford’s Estimated Starting XI (4-4-2)*: Caoimhín Kelleher – Ethan Pinnock, Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg – Yehor Yarmolyuk, Kevin Schade, Mathias Jensen, Jordan Henderson – Keane Lewis-Potter, Igor Thiago.

Referee Analysis

Referee: Michael Oliver (England)

Matches officiated – 30 (, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 121;

Average yellow cards per match – 4;

Red cards shown – 5;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties awarded – 13%.

Match Prediction

Predicting a winner in this London derby is challenging, as both teams have shown inconsistency, often dropping points rather than securing them. Nevertheless, these derby clashes frequently deliver goals – at least three goals have been scored in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head encounters in the league. This high-scoring trend has been consistent across all three of their previous meetings at this stadium.

Fulham rarely fails to score at home, finding the net in 18 of their last 21 league matches. However, they have also conceded in 10 of their last 12 home fixtures. Brentford, on the other hand, has scored in every away league game this calendar year, while conceding in 6 of their last 8 away matches. Given these offensive strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, I anticipate another entertaining, high-scoring London derby.

My prediction is “Total Goals Over 2.5” with odds of 1.96.

Author: Олександр Олексенко

* The estimated starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.