Brentford vs. Fulham - prediction, lineups and live broadcast

The match between Brentford and Fulham on May 18th at the Gtech Community Stadium promises to be a highly anticipated West London derby. Both teams have demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the season, with Brentford vying for an eighth-place finish that could secure European competition, while Fulham's aspirations appear diminished . The historical context of their encounters reveals a balanced rivalry, with each team securing two wins and one draw in their last five meetings, indicating the potential for a closely contested match.

Brentford are favourites, having won their last four, but Fulham are unpredictable and often defy my predictions. A draw seems safest, as its opposite is still a draw. Plus, with most predicting a home win, a draw could be the differentiating result I need to secure my title after two consecutive wins.The Cottagers' danger lies in their inconsistency; capable of brilliance one week, utterly anonymous the next. Mitrovic, when he's on, is a handful for any defence, but he's been unusually quiet of late. Brentford, on the other hand, are a well-oiled machine, Toney leading the line with aplomb. Still, derbies are strange beasts.

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Form goes out the window, passion takes over, and anything can happen. A draw keeps me in the game, a Brentford win is a common result, but a Fulham victory? That could scupper my chances entirely. It's a risky game, this prediction lark. Two weeks running I've defied the odds, backing the underdogs and been proven right. This week though, playing it safe feels...prudent. Yes, a draw it is. A boring, predictable draw that will hopefully prove to be anything but in terms of my overall standing. Now, about that West Ham game...

Brentford possible starting lineup: Flekken; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Yarmolyuk; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Pereira, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Willian; Jimenez

In terms of lineups, Brentford may see the return of key players such as Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer; however, they will miss Vitaly Janelt, Josh Dasilva, and Fábio Carvalho . On the other hand, Fulham has recently secured contract extensions for notable players like Raúl Jiménez and Harry Wilson but will be without Timothy Castagne. This dynamic adds layers of unpredictability to their respective strategies as they prepare for this crucial fixture.

This fixture often produces high-scoring games, and another exciting encounter could be in store. With two of the last five competitive meetings ending 3-2, a similar scoreline in west London isn't out of the question. Brentford's strong form and potent attack, led by Mbeumo, Wissa, and Schade, give them a good chance of winning a potential five-goal thriller, especially with European qualification within reach.

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