Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace

Current streaks

Recent form

Brentford

Brentford's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with their last six games yielding one win, three draws, and two losses. The team's offensive output has been impressive, averaging 2.33 goals per game, but their defensive frailties are evident with 2.5 goals conceded per match. Notably, there have been two particularly high-scoring games: a thrilling 4-4 draw against VfL Wolfsburg in a friendly, and a 5-2 victory over AFC Wimbledon. The lack of clean sheets and the fact that both teams scored in all six matches underline Brentford's attacking prowess but defensive vulnerabilities. With 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and an astonishing average of 4.83 total goals per match, Brentford's recent fixtures have been entertaining affairs for neutrals but potentially concerning for their defensive coaches.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent form shows promise, with an unbeaten run in their last six games, including four wins and two draws. The team has been particularly impressive in attack, scoring 15 goals in these matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game. A standout performance was their high-scoring 6-3 victory against Crawley Town, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game and keeping one clean sheet. The team's goal difference of +8 over these six games is noteworthy, and with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches, Crystal Palace's games have been entertaining, averaging 3.67 total goals per match. While these are mostly friendly matches, the consistent positive results suggest the team is in good form heading into the new season.

Recent home/away form

Brentford

Brentford's recent home form has been mixed, with their last six games resulting in one win, three draws, and two losses. Notably, their most recent home match was a high-scoring friendly against VfL Wolfsburg, ending in a thrilling 4-4 draw. This game, along with their 4-2 loss to Newcastle United, contributed significantly to their average of 3.33 total goals per game. Despite conceding 11 goals in these six matches, Brentford managed to keep three clean sheets, showcasing inconsistent defensive performances. Their goal-scoring has been moderate, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but they've struggled to convert these into wins, with their last home victory coming against Sheffield United in April. The team's ability to both score and concede has led to an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, providing entertaining matches for spectators.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent away form has been impressive, with a notable five-game winning streak across various competitions. Their offensive output has been particularly strong, averaging 2.5 goals per game in their last six matches, including a high-scoring 6-3 victory against Crawley Town in a friendly. Defensively, they've been solid as well, conceding only one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets during this period. The team has shown versatility in their performances, winning both high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, such as their 1-0 victories against Bodo/Glimt and Liverpool. With 67% of their games seeing both teams score and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Crystal Palace has demonstrated an ability to adapt to different game scenarios while maintaining a consistent winning form on the road.