Manchester United 2-1 Brentford

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been characterized by a string of draws, with four of their last six matches ending in stalemates. The team's inability to secure victories has left them in a disappointing 14th position in the league table. Despite this, their goal-scoring abilities were on full display in a remarkable 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup, which significantly boosted their goals scored average to 1.83 per game. Defensively, United has shown some resilience, maintaining three clean sheets in their last six matches. However, their most recent Premier League outing resulted in a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting ongoing inconsistencies in their performance. The high-scoring 3-3 draw against FC Porto in the Europa League further emphasizes the team's current unpredictable nature, capable of both offensive outbursts and defensive lapses.

Brentford

Brentford's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last six games showing an inconsistent pattern of WLWLDW. Despite this, they've managed to maintain a respectable 11th position in the league with 10 points from 7 games. The team's attacking prowess is evident, scoring an impressive 14 goals in their last 6 matches (2.33 goals per game), including a high-scoring 5-3 victory against Wolves in their most recent outing. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 11 goals (1.83 per game) and failing to keep a clean sheet in this period. The Bees have been involved in some thrilling encounters, with 83% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in all six matches. This offensive-minded approach has resulted in a total goals average of 4.17 per game, providing plenty of excitement for fans but also highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent home form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games at Old Trafford. The most striking result is the 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the League Cup, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. However, this impressive victory is offset by two concerning 3-0 losses to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The Red Devils have struggled to keep clean sheets at home, managing only two in these six games, while conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. Their goal-scoring has been feast or famine, with 7 goals in one game but failing to score in three others. The high percentage of games (67%) seeing over 2.5 goals suggests exciting matches for spectators, but the negative goal difference indicates defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing.

Brentford

Brentford's recent away form has been challenging, with the team experiencing a three-game losing streak in their last three competitive away matches in the Premier League. Their only away victory came in a League Cup fixture against lower-league opposition Colchester. The Bees have struggled to find the back of the net on their travels, scoring an average of just 0.83 goals per game in their last six away matches, while conceding 1.5 goals per game. Notably, Brentford has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five away games across all competitions, with their defense being particularly tested in the Premier League. Despite the difficulties, the team has shown some resilience, managing to secure draws against Watford and Benfica in friendly matches. However, their recent form suggests they are finding it tough to replicate their home performances when playing away from their own stadium.