Man Utd vs Brentford prediction, tips and stats: Will Ten Hag save his job?
Manchester United host Brentford after the international break with Erik ten Hag looking to save his job by taking all three points at Old Trafford.
Three Man Utd vs Brentford predictions
Man Utd 0-1 Brentford (16/1 with Sky Bet)
Man Utd are winless in their last five across all competitions, including their last three Premier League games. The Red Devils haven’t scored in any of those league outings. Brentford, meanwhile, have lost just one of their last four across all competitions, scoring 10 goals during that time.
Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime (7/4 with Sky Bet)
Bryan Mbeumo has scored six goals in seven Premier League appearances this season, including one in each of his last three appearances.
Time of first goal: 1-9 (16/1 with Sky Bet)
Brentford have scored in the second minute or earlier in each of their last four Premier League matches.
How both teams go into Man Utd vs Brentford
On paper, United’s 0-0 draw away at Aston Villa on Sunday was a solid result against a strong side. However, in the context of their disastrous start to the season, it was just another poor result. The Red Devils are now without a goal in their last three Premier League matches, languishing in 14th, just five points off the relegation zone. Erik ten Hag is now battling to save his job and failure to win here would should be fatal.
Brentford won a crazy match against Wolves 5-3 just before the international break, lifting them to 11th in the table. Thomas Frank’s men have made a habit of striking early in matches recently. If they can do that again here, they could quickly turn the Old Trafford crowd against Man Utd.
Man Utd vs Brentford team news
Man Utd team news
Man Utd should have Mason Mount back in action for this match, but will remain without Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia. Luke Shaw is amongst a number of players who will be assessed ahead of the game, with England squad withdrawee Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, and Mason Mount all being assessed ahead of the game.
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Evans; Casemiro, Eriksen; Garnaho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.
Brentford team news
Brentford are coping well considering their injury problems, with the likes of Rico Henry, Yoane Wissa, Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen all sidelined. The latter could return for this match alongside Aaron Hickey.
Predicted Brentford XI: Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Schade
Man Utd vs Brentford head-to-head
Man Utd have won two of their last three meetings with Brentford, but could only manage a 1-1 draw in their previous clash back in March, despite taking a 96th-minute lead.
How to watch Man Utd vs Brentford live
Man Utd vs Brentford is scheduled for 3pm (UK time) on Saturday, 19th October, and will not be broadcast live in the UK.
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