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Crystal Palace FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 21 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Selhurst Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Brentford FCPremier League at Selhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Martin Atkinson
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Head-to-Head

2
6
2
Crystal Palace FC 10 games · Avg 2.2 goals Brentford FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Brentford FC H 0–0 D
14 Aug Chelsea FC A 0–3 L
23 May Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
19 May Arsenal FC H 1–3 L
16 May Aston Villa FC H 3–2 W
11 May Southampton FC A 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Crystal Palace FC A 0–0 D
13 Aug Arsenal FC H 2–0 W
08 May Bristol City FC A 3–1 W
01 May Watford FC H 2–0 W
27 Apr Rotherham United FC H 1–0 W
24 Apr AFC Bournemouth A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Crystal Palace FC Brentford FC
#22 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace FC face off against Brentford FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Brentford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Brentford FC that had 344 games and scored 506 goals.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Crystal Palace FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 29' Joachim Andersen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' The travelling Brentford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 39' Crystal Palace FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Brentford FC's shape.
  • 44' Brentford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 49' Crystal Palace FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christian Norgaard on 52 minutes.
  • 57' Brentford FC is showing some good football. However, Brentford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Benteke.
  • 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Christian Benteke.
  • 66' Crystal Palace FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 68' Jeffrey Schlupp makes way for Jordan Ayew at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crystal Palace FC.
  • 69' Crystal Palace FC make a change. Jeffrey Schlupp trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Ayew on 69 minutes.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Saman Ghoddoos. He replaces Frank Onyeka on 70 minute.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Patrick Vieira will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joel Ward on 76.
  • 77' Bryan Mbeumo makes way for Yoane Wissa at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brentford FC.
  • 82' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 411 appearances.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Brentford FC team. Vitaly Janelt is replaced by Mads Bidstrup on 87 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.42 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 95% + Under — clean sheet likely 88%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC21% Draw51% Brentford FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes12% 0% No88%
Avg goals/match: 0.72
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 48%
52%
± 1.5 18%
82%
± 2.5 5%
95%
± 3.5 1%
99%
± 4.5 0%
100%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Brentford FC
79%
Crystal Palace FC or Brentford FC
49%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC7% Draw81% Brentford FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
18.1%
1 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
1.7%
1 – 2
1.7%
2 – 1
1.1%
0 – 3
0.5%
2 – 2
0.4%
1 – 3
0.2%
3 – 0
0.2%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% 98%
-1 2% 14% 84%
-0.5 16% 84%
+0.5 76% 24%
+1 76% 20% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
66%
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
74%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.