Crystal Palace VS Brentford Prediction

English Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Brentford
Match Time: 30-12-2023 23:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Head to Head
Recent encounters between Crystal Palace and Brentford have resulted in five consecutive draws, highlighting the parity between the two teams. Their previous match in August ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Team Analysis
In an upcoming Premier League fixture, Crystal Palace and Burnley are set to face off, each eager to break free from their recent struggles. Both teams have been far from their best, and their strong desire to avoid defeat may lead to a balanced match ending in a draw. Crystal Palace enters the game following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in their last Premier League outing. Despite Michael Olise's equalizer just before halftime, they couldn't secure a point. This loss extends Crystal Palace's winless streak to eight matches, although they managed two consecutive draws before facing Chelsea. Roy Hodgson's team has slid down the table and is now only three points clear of the relegation zone. Their home record has also been poor, with seven winless matches at Selhurst Park, including three draws, the most recent against Brighton.

Brentford is in a similar predicament, having lost their last four Premier League matches. With just one point above Crystal Palace, they are keen to avoid being pulled into the relegation battle. In their previous match, Brentford suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Yoane Wissa's first-half goal serving as a mere consolation. The Bees' away form has been lackluster, securing only one win in their last seven away matches. Thomas Frank's side is currently on a three-match losing streak on the road, including a 1-0 defeat to struggling Sheffield United in their recent away fixture.

Conclusion:
Despite Crystal Palace's overall struggles, forward Michael Olise has been a standout performer in recent weeks, finding the net in the last two matches. In the absence of key attacking players, Brentford will look to Yoane Wissa to lead their scoring efforts, as he was on target in the loss to Wolves. The past three encounters between these teams have seen goals from both sides.

Pick: Both teams to score