Brentford (3-3-1) travel to face off against Manchester United (2-3-2) on Saturday, October 19th. This match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester. Brentford is coming off a win in their previous match, while Manchester United played to a draw vs. Brentford. The match is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.
Brentford vs Manchester United
Brentford Is Coming Off A Win
Brentford will be looking to build off their high-scoring win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Heading into this match, they had a money line payout of +106, and the eight combined goals easily surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Ethan Pinnock, Christian Nørgaard, Nathan Collins, and Bryan Mbeumo were just a few of the many Brentford players to score, with Fabio Carvalho converting on a penalty kick. Overall, the club took 19 shots, 12 of which were on target and they finished with 10 corner kicks.
On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for Brentford, as they allowed three goals on six shots on target for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Mark Flekken finished with three saves, and as a club, Brentford blocked three shots and intercepted seven passes.
Through seven matches, Brentford sits 11th in the EPL with a record of 3-3-1. They have yet to win on the road, going 0-3-0. Over their last four matches, they have just one win, going 1-2-1. Their only win during this stretch came against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Following this match, they will be at home against Ipswich Town FC on October 26th. In the EPL standings, they are just one point behind Nottingham Forest FC.
Manchester United Is Coming Off A Draw
Manchester United is coming off a draw vs. Aston Villa, with the match taking place on the road. Heading into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +210, and the two combined goals fell short of the line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, Manchester United didn’t score on any of their 10 shot attempts or four shots on goal. They also had just three corner kicks. This attack was a far cry from their prior match when they scored three times.
Defensively, Manchester United was solid, keeping Aston Villa off the scoreboard on their six corner kicks and 11 total shots. They intercepted 12 passes and had two blocks, and the only shot on goal they faced was a save by the keeper.
Through seven matches, Manchester United has a record of 2-3-2, which has them in 14th place in the EPL. They have struggled at home, going just 1-2-0, and overall, they have just one win in their last five matches. This match vs. Brentford is their final match before they head on the road to take on West Ham United FC on October 27th. Brentford is currently three points ahead of Manchester United in the EPL standings.
Brentford Offense Breakdown
Through the early part of the season, Brentford has been one of the most efficient offenses in the EPL, ranking 6th in goals scored and shots on goal. Bryan Mbeumo has been the top scorer for Brentford and is 2nd in the EPL in goals scored. He also leads the club in shots on goal. Yoane Wissa is 2nd on the club in goals scored and leads the club in assists. Brentford has had fewer corners than their opponents in 71.4% of their matches this season.
Manchester United Offense Breakdown
Manchester United has scored 0.7 goals per match this season, which is 18th in the EPL. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. Marcus Rashford is their top scorer, with one goal, which is 49th in the league. Joshua Zirkzee leads the team in shots on goal and is 25th in the EPL. He has one goal this season. Alejandro Garnacho is their leader in assists and goals, with one each.
Brentford Defense Breakdown
Mark Flekken has been the busiest goalkeeper in the EPL this season, leading the league with 33 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet and has allowed 1.9 goals per match, which is 16th in the league. Over their last seven matches, Brentford has allowed 1.7 goals per match, including three goals to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC. Overall, they are 16th in the league in goals allowed. They are also 19th in blocked shots and 10th in interceptions.
Manchester United Defense Breakdown
Manchester United’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 1.1 goals per match, which is 5th best in the EPL. They are also 16th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. André Onana has been the top goalkeeper for the club, as he leads the EPL with four clean sheets. Over their last five matches, they have given up just six goals, including three to Tottenham Hotspur. Overall, they have faced three top-10 scoring offenses and have held two of them scoreless.
Brentford vs Manchester United Prediction
Looking at our projections, we have Manchester United shutting out Brentford by a score of 2-0. This season, Manchester United has been the better defensive club, allowing the 5th fewest goals in the EPL. Our projections also have Marcus Rashford as the top projected goal scorer for Manchester United. He has the best odds to score a goal overall. On the other side, Bryan Mbeumo has the best odds to score for Brentford.
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Last updated:October 9, 2024 Brentford FC, Manchester United FC