There’s one game remaining in this Premier League round of fixtures and on paper it’s an intriguing one as Brentford travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.
These are two evenly matched sides that will face off tonight as they are currently placed 11th and 12th in the Premier League respectively.
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Fulham Recent Form
Fulham are now three games without a victory, having lost against Manchester City and Aston Villa recently and then drawing 1-1 with Everton last time out.
Prior to that run, they won two games in a row against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.
Fulham Injury News
Sasa Lukic won’t return from injury until the next international break, while this game may come too soon for Timothy Castagne who is close to a return from a thigh issue.
Joachim Andersen is available again after a suspension, while Andreas Pereira is expected to be passed fit despite being taken off against Everton due to a knock.
Last Fulham Lineup
Here’s how Fulham lined up against Everton.
Brentford Recent Form
Brentford have won three, lost one and drawn one of their last five games in all competitions.
They most recently played last midweek when they progressed in the League Cup following a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
In the Premier League, they followed a 2-1 defeat to Man Utd with an entertaining 4-3 home win versus Ipswich.
Brentford Injury News
Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Josh DaSilva and Rico Henry are all out for Thomas Frank, but Kristoffer Ajer should be fit to feature after recovering from a foot problem.
Last Brentford Lineup
Here’s how Brentford lined up against Sheffield Wednesday.
Fulham vs Brentford – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Mat Wilkes
Fourth official: Simon Hooper
VAR: Paul Tierney
Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton
Fulham – Player To Watch
Andreas Pereira is in the top five for chances created in the Premier League this season and, remarkably, is yet to register an assist. He is providing the bullets for his team-mates, who aren’t taking advantage.
Brentford – Player To Watch
There is only one player who has scored more goals in the Premier League this campaign than Bryan Mbeumo – Erling Haaland.
Fulham vs Brentford – Prediction
As highlighted by their positions in the Premier League table, this is a game that features two evenly matched sides and that will be reflected in the scoreline as this one may prove to be an entertaining score-draw.
Scoreline prediction – Fulham 2-2 Brentford
Fulham vs Brentford – Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals Scores and Both Teams to Score
– In four of Fulham’s last six home games, there has been over two goals scored
– In four of Brentford’s last six away games, there has been over two goals scored
– Fulham have scored in five and conceded in six of their last six home games, while Brentford have scored in four and conceded in six of their last six away games
