Crystal Palace vs Brentford Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Crystal Palace have had their 10-match unbeaten streak (across all competitions) come to a screeching halt, going winless in their last three Premier League games. The fixtures are piling up with manager Oliver Glasner and his men feeling the strain of the congested schedule as the Eagles seek to spread their wings once more, aiming to soar back into top form.

Following last season’s FA Cup glory and opening their 2025/26 campaign by beating Liverpool to the Community Shield, Crystal Palace will be keen to get back to winning ways, so they could be popping champagne corks when May comes around, possibly with a gleaming UEFA Europa League trophy topping off last season’s achievements.

The Eagles dug deep for a share of the spoils away at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in a goalless stalemate on the opening day before their draw with Nottingham Forest (1-1) at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace claimed maximum points in their victory over Aston Villa (0-3) at Villa Park. Disappointingly, settling for a goalless draw after failing to unlock the stubborn newcomers to the Premier League, Sunderland.

Brilliant performances, beating both West Ham United (1-2) and defending champions Liverpool (2-1), have been overshadowed by a three-game winless spell against Everton (2-1), Bournemouth (3-3), and Arsenal (1-0). Cup competitions are beginning to expose the Eagles’ lack of squad depth.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews has exceeded expectations since taking over the helm from Thomas Frank. After being promoted from his role as set-piece coach, Andrews has done brilliantly with the full backing of owner Matthew Benham.

Despite losing their key attackers Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United) and Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) during the last transfer window, Andrews has fortified Brentford by showing faith in Kevin Schade, while making solid investments by signing Dango Ouattara (£42.5million) and activating the release clause for Michael Kayode (£42.5million) to bolster his squad.

However, it took only five minutes into Andrews’ first match for the magnitude of the task to set in. Nottingham Forest took the lead from a set-piece that had manager Andrews kicking water bottles on the touchline, cutting a frustrated figure as the Bees left the City Ground empty-handed.

Following their (3-1) defeat in the East Midlands, Brentford returned home to claim maximum points over Aston Villa (1-0), courtesy of new signing Ouattara scoring his first goal for the club since arriving from Bournemouth.

Ouattara came off the bench for a cameo appearance as Brentford dumped his former employers, Bournemouth (0-2), out of the EFL Cup in the second round thanks to goals by Fabio Carvalho and Igor Thiago.

The midweek cup commitments had a negative effect on the Bees when they made the trip to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland, a few days later. Schade had the opportunity to hand Brentford the lead from the penalty spot, although his tame effort was easily saved.

Slick passing and Frank Onyeka’s delightful swerving cross were met by the forehead of striker Igor Thiago to eventually put Brentford ahead. Thiago was visibly relieved after having a goal ruled out by VAR during the first half.

However, criminal defending saw Enzo Le Fee level matters from 12 yards out before Wilson Isidor broke Brentford hearts with his 96th-minute winner as Sunderland (2-1) secured victory.

Brentford were determined to give a better account of themselves in their first match against top-tier opposition when Chelsea traveled to the Brentford Community Stadium. Kevin Schade amends for his penalty miss by putting Brentford ahead with a wonderfully taken strike.

Chelsea were stunned, making two substitutions that paid off instantly as Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo turned the game around with a goal apiece. Kevin Schade stunned Chelsea, giving Brentford the lead in the first half before Cole Palmer came off the bench to make an instant impact. Palmer and Moises Caicedo both scored to turn the game on its head.

Brentford manager Andrews responded with a tactical change of his own as Fabio Carvalho made the difference during his five-minute cameo, scoring the equalizer (2-2) in the 95th minute to steal a share of the spoils.

The Bees edged Aston Villa on penalties in the EFL Cup third round and were made to pay in the Premier League as their poor away form continued with defeat at Fulham (3-1). 

Brentford returned to home soil, outclassing Manchester United (3-1) with Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen among the goals. Erling Haaland scored the solitary goal as Brentford were edged out narrowly by Manchester City.

The Bees come into this clash brimming with confidence following successive wins over West Ham United (0-2) and Liverpool (3-2).