Competition: Premier League
Market: Brentford win
Odds: 19/20 @ 888sport
Looking to lay down another Premier League marker on Saturday afternoon, Brentford will welcome a struggling Crystal Palace to west London.
Starting with the hosts, eventually snatching a hugely controversial 1-1 draw away at Arsenal last weekend, Brentford are enjoying what has been a famous Premier League campaign this season. Currently sat ahead of both Chelsea and Liverpool, some in Thomas Frank’s side are now dreaming of mounting a genuine European charge in 2023. Only continuing to gain a string of plaudits, the Bees will be looking to make another top-flight statement on Saturday afternoon. In fact, along with heading into the World Cup’s winter break with a remarkable 2-1 victory away at defending champions Manchester City, Brentford are unbeaten in each of their last 10 straight Premier League battles. Likewise, last seen on home soil collecting a 3-0 romp against relegation scrappers Southampton, Frank’s high-flying squad will be smelling a chance here.
As for the visitors, while Crystal Palace might have grabbed a flattering 1-1 draw at home against M23 rivals Brighton last weekend, it doesn’t cover what has been a worrying blip for Patrick Vieira’s side. With some around Selhurst Park now potentially looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, the former Nice boss finds his side in the midst of a seven-match winless run across Premier League opposition. Struggling with their displays in the final third, it should also be highlighted that the Eagles have bagged just a single domestic victory since returning from the World Cup’s winter break. Likewise, crashing out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 loss at the hands of Southampton last month, Crystal Palace should be bracing themselves for a tricky test here. Given the recent gulf in class, we’re backing a home win for the European dreamers.
Bet: Brentford 19/20 to beat Crystal Palace in Saturday’s Premier League matchup @ 888sport
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