Crystal Palace vs Brentford: Preview & Predictions

Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 23

Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025

Kick-Off: 14:00 GMT

Venue: Selhurst Park, London

Crystal Palace host Brentford in a London derby, with both teams seeking crucial points to maintain their mid-table momentum. Palace, unbeaten in five matches, are climbing the table, while Brentford aim to rebound from recent setbacks and regain consistency.

Form: WWDDW

• 18 Jan: 2-0 win vs West Ham (A)
• 15 Jan: 2-0 win vs Leicester (A)
• 4 Jan: 1-1 draw vs Chelsea (H)
• 29 Dec: 2-1 win vs Southampton (H)
• 26 Dec: 0-0 draw vs Bournemouth (A)

Palace are showing resilience and efficiency, with standout performances from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze.

Form: LWDLD

• 18 Jan: 0-2 loss vs Liverpool (H)
• 14 Jan: 2-2 draw vs Man City (H)
•  4 Jan: 5-0 win vs Southampton (A)
• 1 Jan: 1-3 loss vs Arsenal (H)
• 27 Dec: 0-0 draw vs Brighton (A)

Brentford's form has been patchy, though their ability to score against top teams like Manchester City shows their potential.

• Adam Wharton: Groin injury.
• Matheus Franca: Groin injury.
• Jefferson Lerma: Illness.
  

• Kristoffer Ajer: Ankle injury.
• Josh Dasilva: Knee injury.
• Aaron Hickey: Hamstring injury.
• Ethan Pinnock: Hamstring injury.
• Igor Thiago: Knee injury.
• Gustavo Nunes: Back injury.
  

• Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
• Defenders: Marc Guéhi (C), Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix
• Midfielders: Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes, Cheick Doucoure, Daniel Muñoz
• Attackers: Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr, 
• Forward: Jean-Philippe Mateta
  

• Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken
• Defenders: Rico Henry, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Mads Roerslev
• Midfielders: Christian Nørgaard (C), Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt
• Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, Kevin Damsgaard
  

Strengths:

• Solid defence, led by captain Marc Guéhi.
• The creative spark from Eberechi Eze and the pace of Ismaïla Sarr.

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerability to quick counter-attacks.
• Over-reliance on Mateta for goals.
  

Strengths:

• Set-piece effectiveness with Christian Nørgaard.
• Versatility in attack with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

Weaknesses:

• Injuries to key defenders, leaving gaps in the backline.
• Struggle to maintain consistency in away fixtures.
  

• Jean-Philippe Mateta: A consistent goal-scorer, crucial in Palace’s attacking setup.
• Eberechi Eze: The creative engine, contributing assists and driving the team forward.
  

• Bryan Mbeumo: Known for his ability to create chances and score vital goals.
• Christian Nørgaard: A midfield dynamo and set-piece specialist.
  

Crystal Palace’s strong form and Brentford’s defensive absences suggest a challenging afternoon for the visitors. Palace’s organised defence and attacking flair should secure them the points.

Predicted Scoreline: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brentford

• Result: Crystal Palace to win – Palace’s form and home advantage make them favourites.
• Both Teams to Score: Yes – Brentford’s attack, led by Mbeumo, could find a breakthrough.
• First Scorer: Jean-Philippe Mateta – The Palace striker has been in clinical form.
  

• Selhurst Fortress: Palace have not lost at home in their last three matches across all competitions.
• Mateta on Fire: Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored in three of his last four Premier League matches.
• Historic Derby: This is the 25th top-flight meeting between the two London clubs.
  

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