Brentford vs Manchester United

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Match details

Date: September 27 2025, 12:30 BST

Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium

Confirmed lineups

Brentford (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
• Defenders: M. Kayode, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, Aaron Buchanan Hickey
• Midfielders: J. Henderson, Y. Yarmolyuk
• Forwards: D. Ouattara, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Thiago

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Altay Bayındır
• Defenders: M. de Ligt, H. Maguire, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: Diogo Dalot, M. Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, P. Dorgu
• Forwards: B. Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, B. Šeško

Missing players

Brentford will be without P. Maghoma due to a hamstring injury, which limits their options in the midfield.

For Manchester United, they face significant absences with Casemiro suspended for a red card, alongside Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martínez who are sidelined with injuries.

Match background

This Premier League match is crucial as Brentford sits at 17th with only 4 points, while Manchester United is slightly better at 11th with 7 points. Both teams are looking for a much-needed victory to enhance their positions in the league.

Recent form

Brentford has struggled in recent matches, recording a sequence of loss-draw-loss-win, with their lone victory coming at home. Their overall stats reflect a team that has conceded 10 goals in just 5 matches, an area that requires improvement.

In contrast, Manchester United's form indicates a team searching for consistency, with their recent results showing win-loss-win-draw. They will look to capitalize on Brentford’s defensive woes to secure three points.

Head-to-head record

• May 4, 2025: Brentford 4 - 3 Manchester United
• October 19, 2024: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford
• March 30, 2024: Brentford 1 - 1 Manchester United
• October 7, 2023: Manchester United 2 - 1 Brentford
• April 5, 2023: Manchester United 1 - 0 Brentford

Prediction

With Brentford’s recent struggles and Manchester United missing key players, the match is expected to be competitive. Both teams will aim for victory with emphasis on securing defensively. Betting tip: BTTS: Yes, as both teams have shown vulnerabilities at the back.