NOBARTV NEWS Brentford vs Leicester City – Brentford will face Leicester City at the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday, 22.00:XNUMX WIB. This will be a crucial match for both teams, who each have different goals in the competition this season.
Brentford will be looking to continue their impressive home form, while Leicester City, who have just changed their manager, will be hoping to bounce back from a poor run of results. This is the first meeting between the two sides since March 2023, when Brentford drew 1-1.
Brentford
Brentford have been one of the most entertaining teams in the Premier League this season. In their first 11 games, they have scored 44 goals (22 for and 22 against), with nine of those games producing more than three goals. However, in their last game against Everton, they failed to score and could only draw 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after Christian Norgaard was shown a red card, which was later overturned on appeal. With five wins, two draws and five defeats, Brentford currently sit 11th in the table, eight points clear of the relegation zone and six points behind second-placed Manchester City.
Brentford have an excellent home record this season, with 16 points from a possible 18, more than any other team in the Premier League in their home games. Thomas Frank's side will be aiming for a fourth successive win at the Gtech Community Stadium, which would be a new milestone for them in the Premier League. However, Brentford have not won against Leicester in their last four league meetings, which will be a big challenge for them.
Leicester City
Leicester City go into this game in a difficult position. After winning the Championship title last season and gaining promotion to the Premier League, they have struggled at the highest level. With just two wins from their first 12 games, Leicester sit 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone. A 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in their last game was a turning point, with manager Steve Cooper sacked after just five months in charge. Cooper's dismissal was prompted by the team's poor form, which had failed to win any of their last five games in all competitions and conceded 14 goals in that time.
Now, Leicester must quickly find a way to return to winning ways. Several reports have suggested that Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former Manchester United caretaker manager, has agreed a deal to become Leicester's new manager. However, it is not yet certain whether Van Nistelrooy will lead the team in this match against Brentford.
Leicester have also struggled away from home, with just one win in their last 13 Premier League games. However, Leicester have a good record against Brentford, with five wins and three draws in their last eight league meetings. They are also unbeaten in their last seven visits to the Gtech Community Stadium, which gives them a bit of confidence despite their less than ideal form.
Brentford vs. Leicester City: Stats & Predicted Lineups
Brentford
- Goalkeeper: Flekken
- Defense: Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter
- Midfielders: Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt
- Forwards: Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard
Brentford will be without the long-term injuries of Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey. Kristoffer Ajer and Gustavo Nunes are also doubts and will be assessed ahead of the game. After Norgaard's red card was rescinded, he will continue in midfield alongside Vitaly Yanelt and Mathias Jensen. Up front, Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Mikkel Damsgaard are expected to be the first-choice options.
Leicester City
- Goalkeeper: Hermansen
- Defense: Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen
- Midfielders: Skipp, Ndidi, Soumare
- Forwards: Buonanotte, Vardy, Mavididi
Leicester will be without key players, with Abdul Fatawu (ACL), Ricardo Pereira (thigh) and Jakub Stolarczyk (ankle). Harry Winks is also a doubt after picking up an injury against Chelsea. Facundo Buonanotte, back after a one-match ban, is likely to come in as an attacking midfielder or on the right, replacing Kasey McAteer who started last time out.
Brentford vs. Leicester City Score Prediction
Brentford will be expected to capitalise on home advantage, where they have shown very solid form. Although Leicester have a good record against Brentford in the past, they come into this game in a difficult situation, especially after the sacking of their manager and injuries to several key players.
With an entertaining attacking display and the desire to continue their positive home form, Brentford are expected to cruise to a 2-1 win. Leicester will be a challenge, but they are likely to struggle to overcome the in-form hosts.
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