Manchester United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2022-23

Manchester United FC

1 – 0

Full Time

Brentford FC

Wed 5 Apr 2023 · 19:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

Luke Shaw 24' Y

Scott McTominay 42' Y

Y 50' Mikkel Damsgaard

Bruno Fernandes 59' Y

Y 61' Christian Norgaard

Overview

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Manchester United FC vs Brentford FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.

Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Brentford FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Natalie Aspinall
Referee Robert Jones
Referee Darren England
Referee Matthew Wilkes
Referee John Brooks
Referee Eddie Smart

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Manchester City FC	5	15
2	Arsenal FC	5	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	5	10
4	Brentford FC	5	9
5	Leeds United FC	5	9
6	Liverpool FC	5	9
7	Everton FC	5	9
8	Hull City AFC	5	8
9	Newcastle United FC	5	8
10	Chelsea FC	5	7
11	Ipswich Town FC	5	6
12	Manchester United FC	5	5
13	Nottingham Forest FC	5	5
14	Sunderland AFC	5	4
15	Crystal Palace FC	5	4
16	Aston Villa FC	5	4
17	AFC Bournemouth	5	3
18	Coventry City FC	5	3
19	Fulham FC	5	2
20	Tottenham Hotspur FC	5	2

Head-to-Head

Manchester United FC 10 games · Avg 3.4 goals Brentford FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-04-05 Manchester United FC 1–0 Brentford FC 2022-08-13 Brentford FC 4–0 Manchester United FC 2022-05-02 Manchester United FC 3–0 Brentford FC 2022-01-19 Brentford FC 1–3 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Brentford FC	H	1–0	W
02 Apr	Newcastle United FC	A	0–2	L
19 Mar	Fulham FC	H	3–1	W
16 Mar	Real Betis Balompié	A	1–0	W
12 Mar	Southampton FC	H	0–0	D
09 Mar	Real Betis Balompié	H	4–1	W

Brentford FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Manchester United FC	A	0–1	L
01 Apr	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	A	3–3	D
18 Mar	Leicester City FC	H	1–1	D
15 Mar	Southampton FC	A	2–0	W
11 Mar	Everton FC	A	0–1	L
06 Mar	Fulham FC	H	3–2	W

Season Stats

Manchester United FC		Brentford FC
#12	Position	#4
5	Points	9
5	Played	5
1 / 2 / 2	W / D / L	2 / 3 / 0
8	Scored	10
8	Conceded	4
+0	GD	+6
1.00	PPG	1.80
20%	Win %	40%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season

40% Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season

Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts). Brentford FC are 4th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester United FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/2

31-45

1/1

46-60

1/1

61-75

2/–

76+

3/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Brentford FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

3/1

46-60

3/1

61-75

1/–

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester United FC

Bruno Fernandes	3 G	1 A
Bryan Mbeumo	2 G

Brentford FC

Kevin Schade	3 G
Vitaly Janelt	2 G
Keane Lewis-Potter	1 G	1 A
Michael Kayode	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Manchester United FC launch into their encounter with Brentford FC.
5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yoane Wissa, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
15' It looks surprising Brentford FC does not make any changes. Jadon Sancho has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
24' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 24.
27' Magnificent from Marcus Rashford! That is 118 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Rashford makes it 2-0.
33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
37' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Luke Shaw exits the field as Tyrell Malacia enters on 37.
42' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 42.
47' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
50' Controversy at the stadium! Mikkel Damsgaard argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Antony made 377 appearances and scored 45 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
59' A moment of madness from Bruno Fernandes on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester United FC will be frustrated.
61' Christian Norgaard was booked on 61.
62' Brentford FC make a change. Mathias Jensen trudges off to be replaced by Shandon Baptiste on 62 minutes.
67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
71' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Marcel Sabitzer is replaced by Fred.
75' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yoane Wissa is hanging Christian Norgaard on the field on 75 minute.
80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
85' Manchester United FC have won 678 goals from 411 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
86' The supporters are chanting for Victor Nilsson-Lindelof. He replaces Antony on 86 minute.
Brentford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Manchester United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Brentford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Marcus Rashford	4
Mathias Jensen	3
Mason Mount	2
Cristiano Ronaldo	2
Alejandro Garnacho	2
Kevin Schade	2
Ben Mee	2
Mason Greenwood	2

Head to Head

Manchester United FC Form

2023-04-05 Manchester United FC 1–0 Brentford FC W 2023-04-02 Newcastle United FC 2–0 Manchester United FC L 2023-03-19 Manchester United FC 3–1 Fulham FC W 2023-03-16 Real Betis Balompié 0–1 Manchester United FC W 2023-03-12 Manchester United FC 0–0 Southampton FC D 2023-03-09 Manchester United FC 4–1 Real Betis Balompié W

Brentford FC Form

2023-04-05 Manchester United FC 1–0 Brentford FC L 2023-04-01 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3–3 Brentford FC D 2023-03-18 Brentford FC 1–1 Leicester City FC D 2023-03-15 Southampton FC 0–2 Brentford FC W 2023-03-11 Everton FC 1–0 Brentford FC L 2023-03-06 Brentford FC 3–2 Fulham FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.39 Manchester United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.61 Brentford FC xG

I would bet for: Manchester United FC or Brentford FC 75% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Manchester United FC40% Draw25% Brentford FC35%

Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes60% 0% No40%

Avg goals/match: 3

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	35%	65%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw

65%

Draw or Brentford FC

60%

Manchester United FC or Brentford FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Manchester United FC25% Draw44% Brentford FC31%

Actual: Manchester United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

1 – 2

8.6%

2 – 1

7.4%

0 – 1

7.2%

0 – 0

6.7%

0 – 2

6.4%

1 – 0

Actual

2 – 2

2 – 0

4.7%

1 – 3

4.6%

3 – 1

3.4%

0 – 3

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap	Manchester United FC covers	Push	Brentford FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	17%	68%
-0.5	32%	—	68%
+0.5	58%	—	42%
+1	58%	20%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	13%	9%
+2.5	91%	—	9%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✗

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

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