Brentford vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds - Sunday, May 17th
As the Premier League season draws towards its close, Brentford, currently sitting in 8th position, prepare to host 15th-placed Crystal Palace in a crucial encounter. The Bees will be looking to consolidate their push for a European spot, while the Eagles aim to distance themselves further from the relegation zone. This clash is set to kick off on Saturday, 17th May 2026, at 3:00 PM BST.
OC Staff - May 17, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadBrentford vs Crystal Palace: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
As the Premier League season draws towards its close, Brentford, currently sitting in 8th position, prepare to host 15th-placed Crystal Palace in a crucial encounter. The Bees will be looking to consolidate their push for a European spot, while the Eagles aim to distance themselves further from the relegation zone. This clash is set to kick off on Saturday, 17th May 2026, at 3:00 PM BST.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Form
The home side comes into this match following a 3-0 away defeat to Manchester City in their last outing. Despite this setback, Brentford's recent form at home has been more encouraging. Over their last six league matches, the Bees have secured one win, three draws, and two losses. Notably, Brentford recorded a convincing 3-0 home victory against West Ham United recently. A key statistic highlighting their recent games is that there have been over 2.5 goals scored in their last three Premier League matches, suggesting an attacking approach or susceptibility to goals.
Crystal Palace's recent performances paint a bleaker picture. Their last league game saw them suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Manchester City. The Eagles have struggled for consistency, failing to win any of their last five Premier League matches. Over their last six league fixtures, they have managed only one win, two draws, and three losses. Furthermore, the statistics show a worrying trend for the visitors, as they have conceded at least two goals in their last four Premier League matches, and there have been over 2.5 goals scored in their last four league games.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Head to Head
The most recent encounter between these two sides took place in November 2025, where Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a 2-0 home win.
Looking at the last six meetings between Brentford and Crystal Palace, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with each team securing two wins and two matches ending in a draw. Interestingly, Brentford boast an impressive record at home against Crystal Palace, remaining undefeated in their last six home matches against them across all competitions.
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Brentford vs Crystal Palace Probable Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Kelleher
- Defenders: Lewis-Potter (DL), Collins (DC), van der Berg (DC), Kayode (DR)
- Midfielders: Yarmoliuk (DM), Jensen (DM), Schade (AML), Damsgaard (AMC), Ouattara (AMR)
- Forward: Thiago
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Henderson
- Defenders: Canvot (DC), Lacroix (DC), Richards (DC)
- Midfielders: Mitchell (ML), Kamada (MC), Wharton (MC), Muñoz (MR)
- Forwards: Sarr (AM), Johnson (AM), Mateta (FC)
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Team News
Brentford face a few injury concerns ahead of this fixture. Carvalho and Milambo are both sidelined with injuries, while Henry is listed as doubtful due to a muscle injury. Sepp van den Berg is expected to return to the starting XI after being on the bench for the Manchester City game, and Jordan Henderson is also pushing for a starting spot after recovering from injury.
For Crystal Palace, the injury list includes Nketiah and Doucouré. Guessand is also doubtful. Manager Oliver Glasner might shuffle his pack, potentially bringing in players like Ismaila Sarr and Adam Wharton who were benched in their last match against Manchester City. Brennan Johnson, yet to open his scoring account since his January move, could be given another opportunity to impress.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Match Facts
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Brentford's last 3 games in Premier League.
- Brentford are undefeated in their last 6 home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Crystal Palace's last 4 games in Premier League.
- Crystal Palace have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in Premier League.
- Crystal Palace have failed to win their last 5 matches in Premier League.
Prediction: Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace
This fixture pits Brentford's home resilience against Crystal Palace's recent struggles. While the Bees have shown strength at home, being undefeated in their last six matches against Palace at their ground, their recent overall form is mixed. Brentford's attacking strengths, including "Counter attacks" and "Finishing scoring chances," suggest they are capable of finding the net. However, their weakness in "Protecting the lead" could prove costly if they score first, potentially allowing the visitors back into the game.
Crystal Palace, despite their poor run of form and a significant weakness in "Finishing scoring chances," do possess the ability to "Create scoring chances." This suggests they can carve out opportunities, even if converting them has been an issue. Their defensive frailties, highlighted by conceding at least two goals in their last four matches, combined with Brentford's offensive capabilities, point towards both teams finding the back of the net. Given the tight nature of their head-to-head record and Palace's ability to create chances, a hard-fought draw seems a plausible outcome in this encounter.
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score - Yes Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Given the predicted scoreline of 1-1, and the recent trends of both teams, backing "Both Teams to Score - Yes" appears to be a strong betting angle. Brentford have seen over 2.5 goals in their last three outings, indicating their involvement in higher-scoring games, while Crystal Palace have also seen over 2.5 goals in their last four, and have conceded at least two goals in those same matches. These statistics collectively suggest that both sides have the offensive capability to score and defensive vulnerabilities that make conceding likely, making a BTTS wager a sensible choice.
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