Brentford welcome Fulham to the Gtech Community Stadium with European dreams still alive on May 18, while the visitors hope to stop a run of poor away form. Ayomide Oguntimehin previews the all-London clash.
Brentford vs Fulham Match Preview
Brentford have hit their stride at just the right time, heading into this clash on the back of a five-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. With 55 points from 36 games, Thomas Frank’s men remain firmly in the race for a top-eight finish and are still eyeing potential European qualification.
Fulham, meanwhile, have seen their form falter at the business end of the season. Despite sitting 11th with 51 points, Marco Silva’s side have lost four of their last five matches and are at risk of sliding further down the table unless they rediscover their solidness at the defense and sharpness in the attack.
Brentford vs Fulham Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- 04.11.2024 – Fulham 2–1 Brentford
- 04.05.2024 – Brentford 0–0 Fulham
- 19.08.2023 – Fulham 0–3 Brentford
- 23.07.2023 – Fulham 3–2 Brentford (Pre-season)
- 06.03.2023 – Brentford 3–2 Fulham
The head-to-head record has been closely contested in recent seasons, but Brentford will take confidence from their unbeaten home run against Fulham in the Premier League.
Recent Form: Brentford
Brentford’s recent run has been nothing short of impressive. After a 4–3 victory over Manchester United, the Bees followed up with a 2–0 win away at Nottingham Forest, before grinding out a professional 1–0 result at Ipswich.
Prior to that, they overwhelmed Brighton 4–2 and snatched a hard-earned point at the Emirates against Arsenal. With 13 goals scored in their last four victories, Brentford are playing with the sort of confidence and freedom that makes them difficult to contain.
Recent Form: Fulham
Fulham, in contrast, have struggled to find consistency. Their last outing ended in a disappointing 3–1 home loss to Everton, which followed a 1–0 defeat away to Aston Villa. Though they picked up a 2–1 win at Southampton, that result was sandwiched between three other defeats, including narrow losses to Chelsea and Bournemouth. The Cottagers have conceded too many soft goals of late and lacked the fire in front of goal to compensate.
Brentford at Home
Brentford have made their home ground a fortress in recent weeks. Their last two games at the Gtech Community Stadium have produced a pair of wins—4–3 against Manchester United and 4–2 against Brighton. Even in tighter affairs, they’ve looked composed, holding Chelsea to a goalless draw and narrowly falling to Aston Villa. The Bees have lost just once in their last five home matches, and their recent form suggest Fulham’s defence could be in for a tough evening.
Fulham Away from Home
Fulham’s away form paints a worrying picture. They’ve lost four of their last five matches on the road, with their only success coming in a 2–1 victory at Southampton.
Away defeats to Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Arsenal, and Brighton have showed their vulnerability when pushed out of their comfort zone.
Player to Watch: Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
Despite Fulham’s recent dip, Alex Iwobi remains one of their reliable performers. If the visitors are to get a result in west London, Iwobi will be key.
Best Betting Odds
- Both teams to score (Yes): 1.52 on 1xBet
