Manchester United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2023-24

Manchester United FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Brentford FC

Sat 7 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 26' Mathias Jensen

Scott McTominay 90+3' 1–1

Y 10' Aaron Hickey

Y 48' Christian Norgaard

Y 65' Nathan Collins

Y 67' Vitaly Janelt

Y 79' Neal Maupay

Overview

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

Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Bobby Madley (England)
Assistant 1 Harry Lennard
Assistant 2 Nicholas Hopton

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	38	39
2	Burnley FC	38	22
3	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	20
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	0	0
5	Coventry City FC	0	0
6	Hull City AFC	0	0
7	Ipswich Town FC	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0
9	Manchester City FC	0	0
10	Manchester United FC	0	0
11	Aston Villa FC	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0
13	AFC Bournemouth	0	0
14	Sunderland AFC	0	0
15	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	0	0
16	Brentford FC	0	0
17	Chelsea FC	0	0
18	Fulham FC	0	0
19	Newcastle United FC	0	0
20	Everton FC	0	0
21	Leeds United FC	0	0
22	Crystal Palace FC	0	0
23	Nottingham Forest FC	0	0

Head-to-Head

Manchester United FC 10 games · Avg 3.4 goals Brentford FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-10-07 Manchester United FC 2–1 Brentford FC 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
07 Oct	Brentford FC	H	2–1	W
03 Oct	Galatasaray SK	H	2–3	L
30 Sep	Crystal Palace FC	H	0–1	L
23 Sep	Burnley FC	A	1–0	W
20 Sep	FC Bayern München	A	3–4	L
16 Sep	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	H	1–3	L

Brentford FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Oct	Manchester United FC	A	1–2	L
01 Oct	Nottingham Forest FC	A	1–1	D
23 Sep	Everton FC	H	1–3	L
16 Sep	Newcastle United FC	A	0–1	L
02 Sep	AFC Bournemouth	H	2–2	D
26 Aug	Crystal Palace FC	H	1–1	D

Season Stats

Manchester United FC		Brentford FC
#10	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)

80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Old Trafford as Manchester United FC face off against Brentford FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Brentford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
10' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Hickey argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
26' What composure from Mathias Jensen! The Denmark international strokes it home. 0-1.
31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
36' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
41' It looks surprising Brentford FC does not make any changes. Nathan Collins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
46' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Casemiro by Christian Eriksen on 46 minute.
48' The referee has no hesitation. Christian Norgaard is booked for Brentford FC — Yellow card on 48.
53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Brentford FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
63' Antony is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mason Mount at the 63 minute mark.
65' Nathan Collins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vitaly Janelt on 67 minutes.
69' Frank Onyeka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vitaly Janelt on 69 minute.
70' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Neal Maupay is hanging Yoane Wissa on the field on 70 minute.
72' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Victor Nilsson-Lindelof is replaced by Anthony Martial on 72 minute.
77' Brentford FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
79' The referee has no hesitation. Neal Maupay is booked for Brentford FC — Yellow card on 79.
83' Brentford FC make a change. Mathias Jensen trudges off to be replaced by Saman Ghoddos on 83 minutes.
87' The crowd applauds Sofyan Amrabat as he leaves the pitch. Scott McTominay steps in for Manchester United FC.
It finishes all square. Manchester United FC and Brentford FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

4
Sofyan Amrabat ↓ Scott McTominay 87'
5
Harry Maguire
35
Jonny Evans
10
Marcus Rashford ↓ Alejandro Garnacho 63'
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↓ Anthony Martial 72'
20
Diogo Dalot
7
Mason Mount ↓ Antony 63'
24
Andre Onana
18
Casemiro ↓ Christian Eriksen 46'
8
Bruno Fernandes
11
Rasmus Hojlund

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Brentford FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

Manchester United FC Form

2023-10-07 Manchester United FC 2–1 Brentford FC W 2023-10-03 Manchester United FC 2–3 Galatasaray SK L 2023-09-30 Manchester United FC 0–1 Crystal Palace FC L 2023-09-23 Burnley FC 0–1 Manchester United FC W 2023-09-20 FC Bayern München 4–3 Manchester United FC L 2023-09-16 Manchester United FC 1–3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L

Brentford FC Form

2023-10-07 Manchester United FC 2–1 Brentford FC L 2023-10-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Brentford FC D 2023-09-23 Brentford FC 1–3 Everton FC L 2023-09-16 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Brentford FC L 2023-09-02 Brentford FC 2–2 AFC Bournemouth D 2023-08-26 Brentford FC 1–1 Crystal Palace FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

0.8 Manchester United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.66 Brentford FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Manchester United FC or Draw 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Manchester United FC41% Draw35% Brentford FC24%

Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes28% 0% No72%

Avg goals/match: 1.46

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	74%	26%
± 1.5	43%	57%
± 2.5	19%	81%
± 3.5	7%	93%
± 4.5	2%	98%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw

76%

Draw or Brentford FC

59%

Manchester United FC or Brentford FC

65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Manchester United FC21% Draw63% Brentford FC16%

Actual: Brentford FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

25.9%

1 – 0

17%

0 – 1

13.6%

1 – 1

13.3%

2 – 0

6.9%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 2

4.6%

1 – 2

3 – 0

1.8%

2 – 2

1.8%

3 – 1

1.4%

0 – 3

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap	Manchester United FC covers	Push	Brentford FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	23%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	18%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	6%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet

52% ✗

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet

45% ✓

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