Crystal Palace — Brentford : Match Preview and Prediction for November 01,2025

Crystal Palace’s Offensive Prowess

This encounter pits two of the ‘s most appealing mid-table teams against each other. I anticipate both sides finding the net, with Crystal Palace’s recent goal-scoring form being a key factor.

Crystal Palace currently leads the in total xG over nine rounds, accumulating 19.45 xG. However, they’ve only converted 12 goals, placing them mid-table in actual scoring. This suggests a significant amount of bad luck in front of goal is hindering Palace, despite their vibrant and well-coordinated attacking play. This week, for instance, they impressively netted three goals at Anfield, securing a 3-0 victory over Liverpool. It’s crucial not to dismiss this result merely due to Liverpool’s squad rotation.

The squad is largely free of injury concerns, with key players Sarr, Mateta, and Pinho all fit and ready to play.

Key Matches for Palace

Notable performances include a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth (xG 4.44-2.03, 20-8 shots, 7-3 big chances), a 2-1 away loss to Everton (xG 2.03-1.53, 14-15 shots, 5-5 big chances), and a 2-1 victory over West Ham (xG 0.66-2.31, 8-18 shots, 1-4 big chances).

While the team struggled at the Emirates, losing 1-0 to Arsenal – a common outcome for many visiting teams this season – they have notably beaten Liverpool three times already this season. This impressive record highlights that only Arsenal has managed to completely nullify Glasner’s side, with other opponents often struggling to match Palace’s performance.

Brentford’s Scoring Prowess

Brentford had a shaky start to the season, which was somewhat expected given changes in their attacking lineup and a new coach. However, they’ve since found their stride, turning things around remarkably. Coach Andrews seems to have fine-tuned the squad, leading to three consecutive victories, including impressive wins against Manchester United and Liverpool, a draw with Chelsea, and knocking Aston Villa out of the cup before beating them again in the .

Among their few subpar performances, the opening day 3-1 loss to Nottingham stands out, occurring before Nottingham’s internal issues with Santo escalated and when Brentford faced attacking personnel challenges. Another less convincing display was a 0-1 home defeat to Manchester City, where City scored early and stifled Brentford with sterile possession. Overall, Brentford has shown strong form, and their notable recent results speak for themselves.

Brentford’s Recent Form

Their recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool is particularly noteworthy, a match where they registered an xG of 2.75-2.3, 17-18 shots, and a remarkable 7-3 big chances ratio. This included seven clear-cut chances, following five against West Ham and six against Manchester United. This level of offensive potency is truly impressive.

Further demonstrating their strength, Brentford boasts the sixth-highest xG in the at 16.12, converting 14 of those into goals – notably two more than Crystal Palace. Similar to Crystal Palace, Brentford has no significant squad issues. Their robust central striker, Thiago, is in formidable form, having scored six goals in nine league matches. He has found the net in three of their last four away games and also scored in his last two appearances.

Head-to-Head Record

In all six direct encounters over the past three seasons, both teams have scored. Special attention should be paid to the previous campaign under Glasner for Crystal Palace: their matches included a 1-2 loss to Brentford at home (XG 1.08-1.26, 16-12 shots, 1-1 big chances) and a 2-1 away loss to Brentford (xG 1.59-1.17, 9-14 shots, 3-1 big chances).

Glasner’s two losses against Brentford in their previous meetings will undoubtedly fuel Crystal Palace’s motivation. Both teams are in excellent form and possess formidable central strikers. Mateta and Thiago have collectively scored 14 goals this season. Furthermore, both squads feature several talented players who consistently provide quality service to their respective top scorers.

Team Form and League Standings

Crystal Palace once again defeated Liverpool, but can they extend their successful run against Brentford, who also recently beat the Reds? Statistics and current form suggest a closely contested match.

Their proximity in the league table further supports the expectation of a tight game, with Crystal Palace sitting 10th and Brentford 11th, separated only by a three-goal difference in favor of the Eagles. While their 3-0 victory over Liverpool was partly aided by a 79th-minute red card for the visitors, this doesn’t fully negate underlying issues for Palace. Prior to that match, the team had gone four games without a win, including a 0-1 defeat to Cypriot side AEK in the Conference League.

Brentford’s Preparation and Away Record

Brentford enters this fixture with potentially better preparation; their cup match against Grimsby (a 5-0 victory) was played a day earlier, with their reserve squad handling the opponent comfortably. Their 3-2 league win over Liverpool and solid home form (10 out of 15 points this season) underscore their potential. However, the Bees’ away record is less impressive, with only one win and three losses.

Historical Encounters

In their last eight head-to-head encounters, five ended in a draw, and the last two saw narrow victories for Brentford. Considering this historical context, taking Brentford with a (+1) handicap seems a low-risk option, aligning with the expected close nature of the game.