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Crystal Palace vs Brentford: Betting preview

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Our betting experts preview the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brentford and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Crystal Palace go up against Brentford at Selhurst Park on Tuesday in the Premier League round 5 clash.

Separated only by a narrow margin, a win for Crystal Palace in their upcoming Premier League clash will see them swap positions with Brentford. Thus, a highly competitive match surely awaits at Selhurst Park.

Position in the Premier League standings: Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Looking at the current Premier League standings, Crystal Palace and Brentford are currently one point and two places apart. Crystal Palace will without a doubt attempt to grab all three points from Brentford this coming Tuesday to move further up the league table. Despite being the outsider in this clash, Brentford will try to make this a miserable day for their opponents. The result of this game could have a big impact on both teams in their upcoming matches. There is every reason to zoom in on the clash between Crystal Palace and Brentford.

Latest form and previous Premier League encounters between Crystal Palace and Brentford

Crystal Palace hope to boost points tally

Results have been pretty much up to scratch in recent matches for Crystal Palace, who have performed more or less according to expectations. In their last three matches, the Eagles beat Aston Villa by 3-1 and Oxford by 0-2, before losing against Manchester City by 4-2.

Brentford hope to boost points tally

It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Brentford, as they have performed according to their level. In their last three matches, the Bees lost 3-2 against Fulham, won 0-2 against Colchester, and drew 1-1 with Everton.

Latest encounters between Crystal Palace and Brentford

The last time Crystal Palace played Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium, the game finished with a 0-0 scoreline. The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. The bookmakers naturally have prices available on the upcoming encounter. Betting on Brentford will get you odds 3.60, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 28% chance of beating Crystal Palace. You can get a price of 2.05, should you wish to add Patrick Vieira’s side to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Highlights from the last time Crystal Palace and Brentford met:

Crystal Palace vs Brentford Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Crystal Palace and Brentford. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Crystal Palace have not lost 14 of the last 15 home matches
  • Crystal Palace have scored in 17 of the last 19 matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 home matches Crystal Palace played, both teams scored
  • Crystal Palace have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • Crystal Palace have conceded in the last 7 home matches in a row
  • Brentford have scored in 13 of the last 14 matches
  • Brentford have scored in 12 of the last 14 away matches
  • Brentford have not lost 6 of the last 7 matches
  • Brentford have not lost 3 of the last 4 away matches

Primary goalscorer

Looking at the goalscorer market, it would seem a good idea to side with Wilfried Zaha. He is one of the players from Crystal Palace who are in their best form. He managed to find the back of the net four times in his last 6 games, and will surely want to add some more goals against Brentford.

The visitors will be looking to in-form Ivan Toney to find the net once again, as he has been their main man recently.

Crystal Palace vs Brentford Match predictions

To sum up, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.

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