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Premier League: Brentford vs Crystal Palace
Kickoff Time: 2026-5-17 22:00 (HKT)
Brentford lost 0-3 away to Manchester City in the previous Premier League fixture. They are only four points behind sixth-placed Bournemouth in the league table, leaving them with a realistic chance of qualifying for European competitions. Adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation focused on defensive counter-attacks, Brentford hold roughly 40% average possession and register fewer than ten shots per game. Nevertheless, their high attacking efficiency has yielded 52 league goals, with swift counter-attacks serving as their most lethal scoring tactic. Notably, Brentford boast formidable home form, securing 8 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats across 18 home league matches so far, with an unbeaten rate reaching 83%.
Crystal Palace suffered a heavy 0-3 away defeat against Manchester City in the midweek rearranged Premier League game. They have picked up just 2 draws and 3 losses in their latest five league outings, enduring a poor run of results. With little left to fight for in the domestic league, the side have inevitably slackened off in league matches. Their top priority now lies in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, which remains their sole remaining target for silverware. In addition, Eddie Nketiah, Evann Guessand and Caleb Kporha are sidelined through injury, weakening both their offensive and defensive lines. Crystal Palace also struggle on the road, claiming merely 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses in their last six away games.
In terms of competitive motivation, Brentford are far more determined than Crystal Palace, which is clearly reflected in their recent league performances. Moreover, the in-form home side Brentford are far more reliable than the out-of-sorts travelling Crystal Palace. All things considered, Brentford are tipped to claim all three points at home in this clash.
Brentford ‘s Last 5 Games: LWLDD
26-05-10 Man City 3-0 Brentford
26-05-02 Brentford 3-0 West Ham
26-04-28 Man Utd 2-1 Brentford
26-04-18 Brentford 0-0 Fulham
26-04-11 Brentford 2-2 Everton
Crystal Palace ‘s Last 5 Games: LDWLW
26-05-14 Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace
26-05-10 Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton
26-05-08 Crystal Palace 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
26-05-03 Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace
26-05-01 Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace
Head-To-Head Record
25-11-01 Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford
25-01-26 Crystal Palace 1-2 Brentford
24-08-18 Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace
23-12-30 Crystal Palace 3-1 Brentford
23-08-26 Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace
Prediction: Brentford home win