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Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction: Ten Hag desperate for win

The international break gave Erik ten Hag a reprieve but he is back in the dugout now and is desperate for a Man Utd win

 
8:30am on Saturday 19th October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

With the international break now over, the focus and spotlight is back on Erik ten Hag as he looks to bring success to Man Utd and he will target this weekend's game against Brentford for a win.

After a shocking run, United are currently 14th in the table, three positions behind Brentford in 11th.

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Man Utd Recent Form

The Red Devils are on a run of five matches without a win in all competitions.

In the Premier League, they have lost against Tottenham and drawn versus Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, while in the Europa League they have drawn two in a row against Twente and Porto.

Man Utd Injury News

Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia are long-term absentees and won't be back anytime soon, while Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire have been ruled out for a few weeks each due to muscle injuries.

Manuel Ugarte's fitness will be assessed close to kick-off after picking up a knock with Uruguay.

Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are out, again.

Last Man Utd Lineup

Here's how Man Utd lined up against Aston Villa.

Brentford Recent Form

Brentford's recent form has been up and down as they have won two, lost two and drawn one in their last five in all competitions.

In their last two Premier League matches, they drew 1-1 with West Ham and then defeated Brentford 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller.

Brentford Injury News

Rico Henry, Josh DaSilva, Igor Thiago, Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes and Mathias Jensen are all out for the Bees.

Yoane Wissa, Mikkel Damsgaard and Christian Norgaard will all have fitness tests close to kick-off.

Last Brentford Lineup

Here's how Brentford lined up against Wolves.

Man Utd vs Brentford - who is the referee and VAR?

Referee: Sam Barrott

Assistants: Lee Betts, Steve Meredith

Fourth official: Gavin Ward

VAR: David Coote

Assistant VAR: Akil Howson

Man Utd - Player To Watch

Marcus Rashford scored one and recorded another in the draw against Porto, yet he was strangely taken off at half time in that game. He had major discipline issues in the next game versus Villa and should have been sent off. For good or bad, keep an eye on him.

Brentford - Player To Watch

Brentford will be hoping Damsgaard is fit for this one as he was one of the best players on the pitch in the win against Wolves, recording two assists on the day.

Man Utd vs Brentford - Prediction

Ten Hag has made a habit of winning matches when just on the cusp of losing his job and he'll probably pull another victory out the bag here. The main issue will be - are his players playing for him?

Scoreline prediction - Man Utd 2-1 Brentford

Man Utd vs Brentford - Betting Tips

Man Utd to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored

- Brentford have lost their last 3 away games.

- In four of Brentford's last six away games, there has been over two goals scored

Recent Ratings

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Man Utd
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  Average Match Rating  
7.2
  Home  
7.4
6.6
  Away  
6.7
6.9
  Total  
7.0

Match statistics

Man Utd
Statistics
Brentford
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
8
8
Draws
6
5
Losses
6
7
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
34
34
Goals Per Game
1.70
1.70
More > 2.5 Goals
12
12
More > 3 Goals
7
7
Scored First in a Match
11
10
Scored Both Halves
7
4
Won More > 1 Goal
4
5
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
29
29
Did Not Score
6
4
Both Teams Scored
10
14
Kept Clean Sheet
6
4
Won Without Conceding
4
2
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
695
576
Possession
54
45
Passes
510
389
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
16
12
Shots on Target
5.70
5.05
Goals out of Shots
0.10
0.14
Crosses
15
19
Offsides
2.13
2.06
Penalties
0.15
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.30
0.20
Tackles Won
13
12
Clearances
17
22
Interceptions
9.81
9.33
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
12
16
Total Shots Conceded
13
15
Shots on Target Conceded
4.79
4.90
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.10
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
10
8.75
Yellow Cards
1.85
2.10
Red Cards
0.05
0.05

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