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Brentford
Brentford come into this match after a 2-2 draw in the Premier League against Leicester City.
In that match, Brentford had 45% possession and 8 shots on goal, with 3 of them on target. For Brentford, the scorers were Ivan Toney (62') and Josh Dasilva (86'). On the other hand, Leicester City had 14 shots on goal, with 5 shots between the three posts. Timothy Castagne (33') and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (46') scored for Leicester City.
At least 3 goals per game have been scored in 5 of the previous 6 meetings where Brentford have played. Their rivals have scored 9 times in these games, while Brentford have amassed a total of 9.
Man Utd
After savoring defeat the last time they met Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League fixture, Manchester United and their accompanying fans will be hoping for a better result here.
In that match, Manchester United managed 63% possession and 17 shots on goal, with 5 of them on target. He had 15 shots on goal, with 4 of them on target. Brighton & Hove Albion (3', 39') and Alexis Mac Allister (68' Own goal) scored goals.
The statistics tell their story: Manchester United have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games, leaving their rivals to score 11 goals in total. At the back, Manchester United have some weaknesses that need improving. Of course, the trend may not continue in this game.
Going into this matchup, Manchester United were winless away from home for the last 6 league games.
Team News: Brentford
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has a completely fit squad with no physical issues in his squad to speak of coming into this clash, with a fully healthy squad available to pick from.
From our point of view, Brentford will use a 4-3-3 formation in this match with David Raya, Aaron Hickey, Pontus Jansson, Ben Mee, Rico Henry, Mathias Jensen, Christian Noergaard, Vitaly Janelt, Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, and Yoane Wissa.
Manchester United: Team News:
With most of the group healthy, there is only one fitness concern for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, with Anthony Martial missing the next game.
We are among those who believe that Manchester United will choose a 4-3-3 tactic, putting together an eleven with David De Gea, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho , Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marcus Rashford.
Prediction
From our point of view, we think that Brentford will need to work very well to avoid being drawn against Manchester United, who with suffering would manage to score once and come out with their hands up. So we predict a tight 0-1 lead for Manchester United when time runs out. The midfield will be the protagonist.
What are the highest odds for this matchup?
As for the bookmaker's odds for the pool match, betting your money on Brentford pays out at 3.88 , risking money on a tie is 3.58, and predicting the winning team to be Manchester United pays you 2.08 . These are the most competitive earnings currently available.
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