The Premier League’s weekend action features a West London derby as Fulham hosts Brentford at Craven Cottage. This local rivalry pits two teams in the mid-table against each other, both looking for a victory to climb the standings.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenuePremier LeagueSeptember 20, 20253:00 PMCraven Cottage, London, England
Team Form and Analysis:
Fulham enters this match in decent form, currently sitting in 11th place with four wins from their first seven matches. The hosts are coming off a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Leeds United, a result that gave them a much-needed boost. Under manager Marco Silva, Fulham has shown impressive defensive organization, with their only goals conceded this season coming from set pieces or penalties. They are one of only two Premier League teams yet to concede from open play. The Cottagers have also had a good record against Brentford recently, winning their last two league encounters. They will be looking to their home advantage to secure another victory.
Brentford, meanwhile, has had a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, currently sitting in 13th place with four points from their first seven matches. The visitors are coming off a thrilling 2-2 home draw against rivals Chelsea and a penalty shootout victory over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup. Under manager Keith Andrews, Brentford has shown resilience and a strong set-piece threat. However, their away form has been a cause for concern, with losses in both of their away league matches this season. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around on the road and secure their first away points of the season.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is evenly matched, with each side having secured 25 victories. However, Fulham has had the upper hand in recent Premier League encounters, winning both matches against Brentford last season. The most recent meeting was a 3-2 victory for Fulham at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.
Player to Watch:
Fulham: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly new signing Kevin, who is expected to make his full debut. The hosts will also be looking to the creativity of Alex Iwobi and the goalscoring prowess of Raúl Jiménez.
Brentford: The focus for Brentford will be on their attacking players, particularly Igor Thiago, who has scored in each of his away appearances this season. The visitors will also be looking to the experience of midfielder Jordan Henderson, who is in line to make his 500th league appearance.
Prediction:
Given Fulham’s strong recent form, their impressive defensive record at home, and their dominance in recent encounters with Brentford, they are the clear favorites to win this match. While Brentford has shown resilience and a threat from set pieces, their poor away form and defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Fulham. A narrow home victory for Fulham seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Fulham vs Brentford match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: The game will not be televised live in the UK due to the 3:00 PM blackout rules. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day and the Sky Sports app.
USA: Peacock Premium, FuboTV, Sling TV
Canada: DAZN
India: JioTV
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