Brentford v Crystal Palace Tips

I don't envisage Crystal Palace putting up a high-energy performance, as they will have an eye on the Conference League final. This should be a routine, ticking-over game, and Brentford will want to win this more.

Two out of the last five games played by Brentford ended in draws. One of the last two games played by Crystal Palace ended in a draw. I pick Draw.

Crystal Palace won the last meeting between the two teams. Brentford are not in good form. Crystal Palace will be playing without much pressure. I expect them to win this match.

Brentford and Palace both arrive in patchy form defensively, and that could make this an entertaining Premier League encounter with goals at both ends. Palace have been particularly vulnerable away from home lately, conceding an average of 2.4 goals across their last five matches on the road, while Brentford's own defensive record has hardly inspired confidence either. The overall numbers point toward a game lacking defensive control, with both sides carrying collapsing recent form profiles. Those situations often produce open matches as confidence drops and structure disappears, especially once the first goal arrives. Brentford still possess enough attacking quality at home to put pressure on Palace's back line, while the visitors are capable of contributing if the game becomes stretched. This has the feel of a fixture where momentum swings quickly and defensive mistakes become increasingly likely as the match develops.

With both teams safe for next season, this should be a nice open game. However, I foresee that few goals will be scored in spite of that.

Both teams will score here. It's happened in six of the last seven times these two met. Crystal Palace didn't keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, and Brentford usually find a way to score at home. Expect action at both ends.

Will Palace score? No. That is the bet. They have no real reason to want to as their eye is solely on Europe and will probably field a team of schoolboys. Brentford have had 3 x 0-0s in the last 2 months and either score loads or none at all. This could be immensely dull.

A big ask for Brentford to keep a clean sheet, but I'm not sure how seriously Palace will take this one. Palace have failed to score in their last two away games, while Brentford come into this with a 3-0 win in their last home game.

Brentford is likely to get the better of Crystal Palace thanks to their unyielding high pressing and sharp home offense, but Palace's potent counterattack means both sides will score in an exciting match.

Brentford have drawn 6 of their last 9 games. Crystal Palace recently had a 2-2 draw against Everton. Three of the last seven head-to-head matches were draws with both teams scoring.

Palace's season has faded in the league, but they will look to find some form here as they head into their European final. Players will be eager to try to get into the lineup.

Igor Thiago is the top scorer for Brentford, so with his form he will likely get a goal in this game as well.

Ouattara has been a consistent scorer for Brentford, and with his recent form it is likely he will score in this game.

Larsen might get a goal, especially with him as striker for Palace. Also, with him averaging a goal in their last three games, it is likely to happen.

Second top scorer for Palace and will want to help get the victory today. With Mateta starting on the bench, this would be a good chance for Sarr.