Manchester United vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time

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Oct 30, 2024 by admin in Sportnews and Football

Saturday’s clash sees 14th (United) take on 10th (Brentford). The Red Devils have the worst difference between goals (five) and expected goals (11.1) in the Premier League this season, netting around six goals fewer than their xG suggests. They also have the biggest difference between goals concede (eight) and xG against (11.5), conceding between 3-4 goals fewer than expected, suggesting their situation could be even worse were if not for André Onana’s efforts.

United average 0.7 goals per game in the Premier League this season (five in seven games), compared to three goals per game across all other competitions this term (12 goals in seven games) – albeit that is obviously inflated by the 7-0 defeat to third-tier Barnsley in the EFL Cup.

Ten Hag’s team have won just one of their last six Premier League games (D2 L3), failing to score in any of their last three. They last went ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app four league games without a goal back in April 1989; it really has been a dismal start to 2024-25.

Manchester United are back in Premier League action when they host Brentford.

Debate about Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford continues to rage following a difficult start to the season for the Red Devils. Who at least steadied the ship somewhat in their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa before the international break.

Losing to Brentford at home would no doubt pile even more pressure on the Dutchman and the Bees are certainly no pushovers.

Manchester United vs Brentford team news

Mason Mount could return for United. While Alejandro Garnacho missed the international break to recover from a knee issue. Kobbie Mainoo pull out of the England squad, so Ten Hag will provide an update on his fitness closer to kick-off.

Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui and Tyrell Malacia are not expected to feature.

Mathias Jensen could be in line to return for the Bees, though the game may come too soon for Rico Henry. Yoane Wissa faces a late fitness test, while Joshua Dasilva and Igor Thiago are all out.