Crystal Palace welcome Brentford to Selhurst Park on Saturday, 1 November, for a Premier League clash that looks too close to call. Both sides are locked on 13 points after nine matches, separated only by goal difference in the table, and their head-to-head history is a catalogue of stalemates, with five draws in their last eight meetings. With both teams showing flashes of attacking promise but struggling for consistency in front of goal, this encounter could hinge on which striker finds their clinical edge.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score Anytime | 23/20 (46.5%) @ Bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Jean-Philippe Mateta has 5 goals already this season and leads Palace’s attack in xG and shot accuracy. Only Erling Haaland has accumulated more xG throughout the campaign and can cause Brentford plenty of issues on Saturday. |
| Correct Score: 1-1 | 13/2 @ Bet365 (13.3%) | ⭐⭐ | Crystal Palace and Brentford played out two goalless draws in their first Premier League clashes, but goals have flowed freely since then and both teams have found the net in each of their last six meetings. We’re expecting that trend to continue this weekend.Brentford had the upper hand over Palace last season and could trouble the Eagles again, yet this one looks finely balanced. Our prediction: a closely fought contest ending in a score draw. |
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How both teams go into Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Crystal Palace turn their attention back to Premier League action as they sit 10th in the table, four points behind the top four. Their recent form has dipped slightly, with two defeats in their last three league matches and a draw, including a narrow 1-0 loss at Arsenal last weekend. Those two defeats equal the number they suffered across their previous 19 games, which produced nine wins and eight draws. At home, however, the Eagles have remained resilient. They are unbeaten in four Premier League fixtures at Selhurst Park this season, with one win and three draws.
Many expected Brentford to struggle after a summer of major changes, but the Bees have defied those predictions. They sit 11th in the Premier League, comfortably eight points above the relegation zone, and have reached their second straight EFL Cup quarter-final, their fourth in six years. After impressive league wins over West Ham and Liverpool, including a 3-2 home victory against the Reds, Brentford cruised to a 5-0 win at Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup, their biggest triumph in any competition since a 5-0 Premier League victory over Southampton in January.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace will be without Caleb Kporha, Chadi Riad, and Cheick Doucoure, who are all sidelined with back and knee injuries. Tyrick Mitchell is expected to replace Borna Sosa at left wing-back, while Adam Wharton is set to return to partner Daichi Kamada in central midfield.
Brentford team news
For Brentford, Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo are sidelined with knee injuries. Yegor Yarmoliuk, who is dealing with a hip issue, and Aaron Hickey, with a knee problem, are both doubtful and will be assessed before kickoff.
Season Form & Standings
Since the start of the 2025/26 season, Crystal Palace and Brentford have been neck and neck. Palace sit 10th, level on points with Brentford in 11th, but edge their rivals on goal difference thanks to a stingier defence. Both teams’ form is patchy, with Palace drawing four of their nine games and Brentford alternating wins and losses. Here’s how they stack up to date:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 13 |
| Brentford | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
Head-to-Head: Last 8 Meetings
These sides have a habit of sharing the spoils. Five of their last eight encounters have ended level, with the other three split between one Palace win and two for Brentford. Goals are evenly matched (8 each in those eight games).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01/25 | Crystal Palace 1-2 Brentford | Premier League |
| 18/08/24 | Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 30/12/23 | Crystal Palace 3-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 26/08/23 | Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 18/02/23 | Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 30/08/22 | Crystal Palace 1-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 12/02/22 | Brentford 0-0 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 21/08/21 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Brentford | Premier League |
Conclusion: Who Grabs the Points?
Will Crystal Palace’s defensive edge finally make the difference, or can Brentford’s clinical finishing swing a traditionally cagey rivalry? With so little between these two, a draw is tempting, and we wouldn’t put anyone off backing Mateta to get on the scoresheet at 23/20.
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