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Fulham vs Brentford Pick, Prediction, and Odds for Premier League Monday Match
The Stakes Are High as Fulham Hosts Brentford in a Crucial Premier League Clash
On Monday, August 14, Craven Cottage will host a highly anticipated Premier League match between Fulham and Brentford. Both teams will be looking to secure their first three points of the season as they face off in a London derby.
Fulham Aims to Bounce Back After Disappointing Start
Fulham began their Premier League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Liverpool. The Cottagers struggled to create scoring chances and were punished by Liverpool's clinical finishing. Fulham manager Marco Silva knows that his team will need a significant improvement in performance if they want to avoid relegation this season.
Brentford Looks to Build on Impressive Opening Day Victory
Brentford had a much more successful start to the season, defeating Manchester United 4-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees played with confidence and determination, and they were rewarded with a stunning victory. Brentford manager Thomas Frank will be hoping that his team can carry that momentum into the match against Fulham.
Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form
Fulham and Brentford have played each other seven times in all competitions, with Fulham holding a 3-2-2 record. The Cottagers won the most recent meeting between the two sides, a 3-2 victory in the Championship in January 2021.
Key Players to Watch
Fulham: Aleksandr Mitrovic, Harry Wilson, Andreas Pereira
Brentford: Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa
Prediction
Fulham and Brentford are two evenly matched teams who will be looking to secure their first Premier League points of the season. However, Fulham's home advantage and Mitrovic's goalscoring threat could prove to be the difference.
Predicted score: Fulham 2-1 Brentford