Premier League: Manchester United side take on Brentford at Old Trafford, with European spots firmly in their sights for next season.
Man Utd vs Brentford Match Summary
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Competition |
English Premier League |
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Match Date |
Monday 27 April 2026 |
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Match Time |
20:00 GMT |
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Venue |
Old Trafford, Manchester |
Monday night football at Old Trafford pits fourth-placed Manchester United against a Brentford side sitting in seventh as the Premier League season enters its decisive stretch. Michael Carrick's men are just two wins away from securing a return to the Champions League, and a home fixture against a Bees outfit mired in five consecutive draws looks the ideal stage to take another step towards that goal. Brentford remain in the hunt for European football themselves, trailing sixth-placed Brighton by just two points with a game in hand, but Keith Andrews needs to find a way to turn draws into victories before time runs out.
Man Utd vs Brentford Form
Manchester United have been in strong form at Old Trafford, finding the net in 11 consecutive home matches. That relentless attacking output has been the foundation of their top-four push and makes them a stubborn side to contain on their own patch.
The head-to-head record here is equally emphatic, with United winning all four previous Premier League home fixtures against Brentford. Brentford, meanwhile, are stuck in a frustrating groove, having failed to win any of their last five league outings. Their away form offers some encouragement, with just one defeat in their last 11 outings on the road, but failing to close out results is no way to chase European qualification.
Man Utd vs Brentford Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
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Team |
Player |
Reason |
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Man Utd |
P. Dorgu |
Injured |
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Man Utd |
M. de Ligt |
Injured |
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Man Utd |
L. Martínez |
Suspended |
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Brentford |
F. Carvalho |
Injured |
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Brentford |
J. Dasilva |
Injured |
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Brentford |
A. Milambo |
Injured |
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Brentford |
V. Janelt |
Injured |
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Brentford |
R. Henry |
Doubtful |
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Brentford |
A. Hickey |
Doubtful |
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Brentford |
J. Henderson |
Doubtful |
Man Utd
Manchester United receive a timely boost with Leny Yoro returning from a minor injury and Harry Maguire available again after suspension. Lisandro Martínez is serving the second game of his ban, but Carrick has enough cover at the back to absorb that absence, and the return of Yoro should bring some composure to the centre of defence.
Brentford
Brentford's squad is stretched thin heading to Old Trafford. Vitali Janelt and Jordan Henderson are among those missing, adding to a growing list of absentees that could see Andrews name an unchanged side from the draw against Fulham.
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Man Utd vs Brentford Predicted Lineup
Man Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Lammens; D. Dalot, H. Maguire, L. Yoro, L. Shaw; Casemiro, K. Mainoo; A. Diallo, B. Fernandes, M. Cunha; B. Mbeumo
Brentford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Kelleher; M. Kayode, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, K. Lewis-Potter; Y. Yarmoliuk, M. Jensen; D. Ouattara, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade; I. Thiago
Man Utd vs Brentford Key Stats & Match Facts
- Bruno Fernandes has scored or assisted in each of his last six Premier League appearances.
- Man Utd have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- Man Utd have won their last four home matches against Brentford in all competitions.
- Brentford have drawn each of their last five Premier League fixtures.
- There have been ten or more shots on target in each of the last five meetings between these two sides in the Premier League.
Man Utd vs Brentford Prediction
Carrick's side carry strong home form into this fixture and are priced at 7/8 to make it five wins in a row against the Bees on home soil. Brentford's five successive draws underline their difficulty in seeing games out, and with United pushing hard for Champions League qualification, the hosts look well placed to take all three points on Monday night.
Match prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Brentford.
Man Utd vs Brentford Bet Builder Tip
Our four-leg Man Utd vs Brentford Bet Builder Tip includes:
- D. Ouattara Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Hit in 4 of last 5
- Bruno Fernandes - To Score Or Assist
Hit in 6 of last 6
- Over 1.5 - Total Man Utd Cards
Hit in 7 of last 7
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
Hit in 5 of last 6 Manchester United matches
Best odds of 7/1 at bet365 while publishing.
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