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Brentford FC vs. Manchester United
On Matchday 2 of the Premier League, two teams that both failed to win in their opener will meet in Saturday night’s game. However, while Brentford FC came from 2-0 down to earn a point at Leicester City, Manchester United came away empty-handed in their 2-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Kick-off at Brentford Community Stadium is at 18:30.
In the direct duel between the two winless teams, however, the Red Devils remain the favourites. Last season they won both matches (3:0 & 3:1). Find out our predictions for the upcoming clash in our Brentford vs Man United betting tips.
Brentford vs Man United Info
– Date & Time: 08/13/2022, at 18:30.
– Venue: London, Brentford Community Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 2
– TV coverage: Sky
Brentford Form & Balance Check
Brentford FC can be quite happy with their start to the new Premier League season. Although the Londoners only showed a good half against Leicester City, this was enough to make up for a two-goal deficit. In the end, the score was a fair 2:2.
Already at the end of the last season, the Bees were busy collecting points. They lost only two of their last nine league games. They were victorious five times during this period.
Can Brentford stay in the league again?
With their fine finish, the promoted side secured 13th place at the end of the past Premier League season, with the Bees eleven points clear of the relegation places. Many self-proclaimed experts, who had predicted a much worse result for Brentford, were amazed. Now, however, the Londoners are in for “the darned second year”. Whether they can surprise again remains to be seen.
Brentford facts & analysis
– 2:2 in the opener at Leicester City
– 13th in the Premier League season just ended
– Won 7 of 19 home games in the past Premier League season
Man United form & balance check
A small crisis is already brewing at the start of the season for the English record champions. In addition to the home defeat against outsiders Brighton & Hove Albion, the transfer wishes of goal-scoring star Cristiano Ronaldo are stirring things up. The Portuguese wants to leave the club as soon as possible. However, given his salary expectations, it is not yet possible to find a buyer. The 36-year-old was initially on the bench for the league opener against Brighton and was only substituted in the second half.
Failed debut
Against Brighton, coach Erik ten Hag made his competitive and Premier League debut for Manchester United. The 52-year-old arrived from Ajax Amsterdam in the summer with great praise. With the Dutch side, he has won the league four times and the cup twice in the past four years. In the 2018/19 season, he sensationally reached the semi-finals of the Champions League with Ajax. That is where Man United would like to go again in the long run. The last time the Red Devils played in the semi-finals of the top flight was in the 2010/11 season.
Man United facts & analysis
– first game lost 0:2 against Brighton & Hove Albion.
– lost 3 league games in a row across the season
– Sixth in the Premier League season just ended
Predicted line-up – last update on 11 August 2022
After the opening defeat, we expect Manchester United to be changed in several positions. At left-back, new signing Tyrell Malacia is expected to make his starting debut. In midfield, we expect Donny van de Beek to replace Fred. In the forward line, ten Hag will not be able to afford to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out again. Anthony Martial is still missing with a thigh injury.
Brentford, on the other hand, can draw from a full complement. We expect the recovered Josh Dasilva, who scored a fine equaliser against Leicester after coming on as a substitute, to be in the starting eleven.
Brentford – Man United direct comparison & stats
Manchester United and Brentford FC met last season for the first time in 75 years. The Red Devils won both their away game in the first leg (3-1) and their home game in the second leg (3-0) against the Bees.
– Man United won both matches against Brentford FC last season.
– Man United scored 3 goals in both matches.
– Brentford FC last won against Manchester United in 1937.
