Brentford and Manchester United will aim to retain their winning form when they lock horns against each other in Round 35 of the Premier League. The fixture will take place at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon, 4th May.
Brentford come into the game off the back of consecutive Premier League wins, while the Red Devils draw confidence from their away Europa League victory against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the semi-finals.
Brentford are undefeated in the last four Premeir League fixtures, losing just one in six and winning three. The Bees have shown a promising form recently, with back-to-back victories over Brighton (4-2) and Nottingham Forest (0-2) ahead of the encounter with Manchester United.
However, the home record has been appalling for Brentford this season, with just one victory in ten matches at Gtech Community, ending their winless run against Brighton in the last time out.
The Bees standing have 49 points in 34 games and still have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe next season, especially if they win against United.
At the same time, Manchester United’s attitude suggests their Premier League finish isn’t a major priority with one foot already in Europa League’s final.
The Red Devils outclassed Athletic Bilbao at Estadio San Mames with a comfortable 0-3 lead, thanks to Casemiro’s opener and a brace from Bruno Fernandes in the first half.
But no sign of improvements has been witnessed in terms of Premeir League results, with Manchester United buried under the pressure of a five-game winless streak before Sunday’s fixture, losing three.
Experiencing the worst-ever Premier League campaign since the 1970s, United are fourteenth in the standings, having collected ten wins in 34 rounds.
Brentford vs Manchester United Head-to-Head record
Manchester United are undefeated in the last four head-to-head clashes against Brentford, while confirming victories in three of them.
Nevertheless, the Bees have shown some resilience at Gtech Community against United, with one victory and a draw in the previous three home meetings.
The first meeting between these teams this season featured a thriller when the Red Devils removed a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory in the second half.
Although they’ve found the net regularly against Brentford, United must sharpen their attacking discipline after failing to score in three of their last five league fixtures.
Team news and predicted scoreline
Vitaly Janelt and Fabio Carvalho are going to miss the game for Brentford as they are receiving treatment in the medical room. Meanwhile, Aaron Hickey and Igor Thiago are back in training from their injuries, though not expected in the starting lineup.
On the other hand, United have got a boost in their fitness form with De Ligt and Amad coming off the bench against Athletic. However, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, and Joshua Zirkzee remain on the injury list ahead of Sunday’s fixture.
Ruben Amorim is likely to turn to his academy prospects for minutes, with the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Athletic only days ahead.
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After taking down the top five contenders Nottingham Forest at City Ground, Brentford will be determined to retain their strong form at home. Having claimed two clean sheets, the Bees will also be looking forward to taking advantage of United’s attacking struggles. With this scenario, Brentford are expected to leave the pitch with a positive outcome this Sunday.
Predicted Score: 2-1
How to watch Brentford vs Manchester United
Manchester United’s upcoming Premier League clash with Wolves will not be shown live on television in the UK, but radio commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 4th May 2025, with kick-off at 14:00 BST at Gtech Community Stadium.
In the United States, fans can catch the action live on Peacock and SiriusXM FC.
Further information related to live coverage of the match can be found here.
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