Manchester United FC vs Brentford FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Sam Barrott (England)
- Assistant 1 Lee Betts
- Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Oct | FC Porto | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 28 Sep | West Ham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Manchester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
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)
H2H (10 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts). Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Manchester United FC gets underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Jonny Evans has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Casemiro, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 11 goals in the last 8 games.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Brentford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
- 45' Jonny Evans is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 47' Against the run of play, Alejandro Garnacho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 50' Magnificent from Ethan Pinnock! That is 14 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diogo Dalot on 54.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Christian Norgaard on 55 minutes.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mads Roerslev suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' Sensational shot from Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United FC is back in the lead.
- 66' Yoane Wissa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keane Lewis-Potter at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' The referee calls foul for Kristoffer Ajer. He receives a card.
- 74' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Joshua Zirkzee on, Rasmus Hojlund off on 74 minutes.
- 75' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yegor Yarmolyuk is hanging Vitaly Janelt on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Manchester United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Brentford FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 85' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 87' Mads Roerslev is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sepp van den Berg at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' Manuel Ugarte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Casemiro on 88 minute.
- 89' Manchester United FC make a change. Jonny Evans trudges off to be replaced by Victor Nilsson-Lindelof on 89 minutes.
- 90' Alejandro Garnacho makes way for Noussair Mazraoui at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Manchester United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 35
- 14
- 10
- 20
- 24
- 4
-
18
Casemiro ↓ Manuel Ugarte 88'
- 8
- 6
-
9
Rasmus Hojlund ↓ Joshua Zirkzee 74'
- 17
Bench
- 21
-
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↑ 89'
-
3
Noussair Mazraoui ↑ 90'
- 1
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 74'
- 16
-
25
Manuel Ugarte ↑ 88'
- 36
- 57
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Brentford FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 4
- 19
- 1
-
27
Vitaly Janelt ↓ Yegor Yarmolyuk 75'
- 6
- 20
- 24
- 23
- 22
-
7
Kevin Schade ↓ Fabio Carvalho 74'
Bench
-
11
Yoane Wissa ↑ 66'
-
30
Mads Roerslev ↑ 87'
-
14
Fabio Carvalho ↑ 74'
- 16
- 28
-
18
Yegor Yarmolyuk ↑ 75'
- 21
- 26
- 12
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
2024-10-19
Manchester United FC
2–1
Brentford FC
W
2024-10-06
Aston Villa FC
0–0
Manchester United FC
D
2024-10-03
FC Porto
3–3
Manchester United FC
D
2024-09-29
Manchester United FC
0–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2024-09-25
Manchester United FC
1–1
FC Twente '65
D
2024-09-21
Crystal Palace FC
0–0
Manchester United FC
D
Brentford FC Form
2024-10-19
Manchester United FC
2–1
Brentford FC
L
2024-10-05
Brentford FC
5–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2024-09-28
Brentford FC
1–1
West Ham United FC
D
2024-09-21
Tottenham Hotspur FC
3–1
Brentford FC
L
2024-09-14
Manchester City FC
2–1
Brentford FC
L
2024-08-31
Brentford FC
3–1
Southampton FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.79
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 81% + Manchester United FC or Draw 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Brentford FC
60%
Manchester United FC or Brentford FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brentford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.3%
1 – 0
16.3%
0 – 1
14%
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.1%
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% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.