WEST LONDON bragging rights are the only thing at stake as Brentford take on Fulham in a Premier League clash that has an end-of-season feel to it.
For a while, it looked like the Bees would be battling relegation heading into the final few fixtures but a run of five games without defeat lifted them clear of the drop zone.
That fine form ended with a defeat at Everton last time out but safety had already been guaranteed before their trip to Goodison so it’s no surprise the intensity levels dropped.
Fulham’s season has effectively been over since they lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semis but they won 2-0 at West Ham in their last London derby and are capable of turning on the style if they’re in the mood.
Brentford are favourites with home advantage at a best 23/20 with Midnite while Fulham are as big as 12/5 with BetMGM. The draw will be popular with punters at 29/10 with BetMGM.
Brentford won 3-0 at Craven Cottage earlier this season and have come out on top in five of their last seven meetings with Fulham. But the Cottagers did win the most important recent clash, a 2-1 win in the 2020 Championship play-off final.
While there’s little at stake for most players, Brentford’s Ivan Toney will be desperate to catch the eye of England boss Gareth Southgate ahead of the Euros. The striker is a decent 7/4 at William Hill for anytime scorer.
Slip Tips flagged up Rodrigo Muniz as Fulham’s threat in their last game and he duly scored against Crystal Palace. The Brazilian is 13/8 at Paddy Power for either a goal or assist here.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has no fresh injury worries while opposite number Marco Silva has pretty much a full-strength squad to pick from.
Brentford: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock; Reguilon, Jensen, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Toney.
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Wilson; Muniz
With both teams having nothing to play for, I’d be surprised if there was an edge to this London derby. So under 2.5 goals appeals at 11/10 with Unibet while under 2.5 cards is 21/20 with LiveScoreBet.
Fulham full-back Antonee Robinson is always a threat with his surges down the left and the American full-back looks overpriced at 9/1 (Paddy Power) for an assist.
This English Premier League match between Brentford and Fulham will be played on
May 4, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Brentford vs Fulham prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.