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Brentford FC vs. Manchester United
In the Premier League an English week is coming up. Brentford FC will host Manchester United on 14.12. at the Brentford Community Stadium. The referee will blow the whistle for this match next Tuesday at 20:30. The upcoming home team, FC Brentford, have shown a commanding performance in their first 16 league games and are currently in tenth place in the table. They are nine points clear of the relegation zone in 18th place and have every right to dream of playing in the Premier League again next year.
Manchester United recently sacked former coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and installed German coach Ralf Ragnick. The ex-Leipzig coach recently celebrated two league wins in a row and showed that he can steer the English record champions back on track. Man United are currently fifth in the table, just one point behind fourth-placed West Ham United. Find out more about the clash between the English record champions and the Londoners in our Brentford vs Man United betting tips.
Brentford – Man United Info
– Date & Time: 14/12/2021, at 20:30.
– Venue: Brentford, Brentford Community Stadium (17,250 spectators)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 17
– TV coverage: Sky
Brentford Form & Balance Check
Brentford FC are currently on the up. The Bees are unbeaten in two games and even managed a 2-1 home win against Watford FC in their last league match. Brentford have won their last two home games and are currently brimming with confidence. The Londoners have, among other things, celebrated a completely unexpected 1-0 home win against Everton FC. Given their current form, Brentford have every chance of getting something tangible against Manchester United.
Solid defence
Brentford are promoted but have an above-average defence. Coach Thomas Frank’s team conceded just 22 goals in the current Premier League season. In comparison, their upcoming rivals Manchester United have conceded two more goals and are five places ahead of the Londoners. We are sure that Ronaldo and Co. will not have an easy game against the stable Brentford defence.
Brentford facts & analysis
– They are currently in tenth place in the table.
– Brentford are unbeaten for two games now
– The Londoners won their last match 2-1 against Watford FC
Man United Form & Balance Check
Manchester United have impressively proved in their last two league games under Ralf Rangnick that they are one of the strongest English teams. The Red Devils’ defence has been very stable in the last two league games and did not allow a goal. Only in the Champions League did the long-established English club concede a goal against Young Boys Bern – but there they also played with almost only a B eleven. Given the positive trend in the league, Manchester United are the heavy favourites in the upcoming match against Brentford.
Ronaldo was once again the decisive man
Cristiano Ronaldo is once again in top form and secured his team a 1-0 win over Norwich City. The Portuguese superstar has scored seven goals this season, making him the highest-scoring legionnaire in a Red Devils shirt. We think he can make the difference against Brentford FC as well. Rangnick and his coaching team will certainly choose a tactic that is best suited to the goal-scorer and will allow him to create some scoring chances.
Man United facts & analysis
– They are currently in fifth place in the table.
– Man United have won their last two league games by 1-0 scorelines
– Ronaldo is the top scorer with seven goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 13 December 2021
We suspect that Brentford coach, Thomas Frank, will not make any starting eleven changes from the recent 2-1 win over Watford FC. Brentford currently operate in a very compact 3-5-2 formation. We expect them to play a similar defensive formation against Man United.
Ralf Rangnick currently has to do without several potential regular players. Among others, Verane and Pogba are out until the end of December. We suspect that Ralf Rangnick will only make one change compared to the last league match against Norwich City. In place of Lindelöf, who was last substituted with an injury, Bailly will most likely move into central defence.
Brentford vs Man United direct comparison & stats
Brentford FC have not played a competitive match against Manchester United in the recent past. However, the two teams met in a friendly match on 28/07/2021. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. We are curious to see who can decide the first must-win duel in their favour next Tuesday. Man United are undoubtedly the clear favourites and possess the better individual players.
– Toney is Brentford’s top scorer, scoring four Premier League goals.
– Man United are missing a key player in Pogba, who has contributed seven assists in the Premier League so far.
– Man United have not conceded a goal in their last two league games
