Verdict: Igor Thiago over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two camps who will turn their attention back to Premier League duties on Monday night, Brentford will welcome Wolves to west London.
Brentford
Starting with the hosts, suffering real FA Cup heartbreak away at London rivals West Ham last week as they were hit with public penalty shootout frustration, Brentford will know the importance of immediately dusting themselves down. Signing off February with a remarkable 4-3 victory against Burnley, Keith Andrews’ men have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s elite. Firmly cementing their spot as one of the Premier League’s ultimate surprise packages this season, the Irish tactician finds his squad at the heart of a famous European scrap. Suffering just a sole defeat from any of their previous six Premier League appearances, the Bees will now be looking to find a much-welcomed boost in west London. Registering just one-point from their last three matchups in front of their own supporters, Brentford have also recorded just a sole Premier League victory at the Gtech so far this calendar year.
Brentford Team News
Undergoing knee surgery back in November, one-time Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. All dealing with respective injury issues, Andrews will also be unable to call upon the likes of Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey and Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson.
Bagging an FA Cup brace away at West Ham last week and continuing to shatter a string of records in west London this season, the red-hot Igor Thiago will spearhead Brentford’s charge in the final third. Danish International Mathias Jensen could be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Wolves
As for the visitors, while Wolves might have watched their respective FA Cup adventure come to an end last week as they fell to a 3-1 loss at home against Liverpool, Rob Edwards’ men have enjoyed a remarkable Premier League resurge over the past month. Snatching a stunning last-gasp winner at home against the reigning English champions on March 3rd, the Old Gold have lost just one of their previous five Premier League appearances. However, despite showing some real signs of life over recent times, it is too little too late for Monday’s guests. Still sat rock-bottom of the table and already planning for lie back in England’s second-tier, Wolves have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road. In fact, Edwards’ side have registered just four points from any of their 14 Premier League showdowns away from Molineux this season.
Wolves Team News
Missing Wolves’ FA Cup exit at Molineux last week after serving a one-match suspension, Brazilian international Andre should be handed a full recall. Ahead of their trip to west London on Monday night, Edwards’ camp have reported a clean bill of health.
Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation FA Cup strike last week, South Korean international Hee-Chan Hwang could make a first Premier League appearance since February 7th. Arriving from Marseille on a brief loan switch during the January transfer window, Angel Gomes will start in the middle of the park.
Brentford vs Wolves Key Factors to Consider
- When Brentford and Wolves met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 20th, the Bees claimed a 2-0 victory at Molineux.
- Brentford have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier League meetings against Monday’s guests.
- Along with claiming just one-point from their last three matchups in front of their own supporters, Brentford have also recorded just a sole Premier League victory at the Gtech so far this calendar year.
- Wolves have registered just four points from any of their 14 Premier League showdowns away from Molineux this season.
- Including an FA Cup brace away at West Ham last week, the red-hot Igor Thiago has registered 21 goals across all competitions.
Conclusion
Mustering just a single victory in west London since opening 2026, Brentford face what could be a season-defining showdown on Monday night. Desperate to make a European statement, Andrews’ men should be excited by a dominant recent record against the Old Gold. Including a 2-0 victory when they travelled to Molineux for their reverse Premier League meeting over the festive period, they have also registered 10 points from their previous four top-flight battles.
Verdict: Igor Thiago over 1.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
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