Brentford vs Wolves Preview
- Brentford to win
- Mbeumo to score or assist
Brentford’s Mixed Start and Impressive Home Form
Brentford have endured a mixed start to the Premier League season, taking seven points from their opening six games (W2, D1, L3).
After drawing 1-1 with West Ham in their last outing, some may see this as a respectable return, particularly considering the departure of star striker Ivan Toney at the end of the summer transfer window.
Manager Thomas Frank praised his team for their efforts, calling their achievements “unbelievably fantastic.”
In their latest match against West Ham, Brentford made Premier League history as the first side to score in the opening minute in three consecutive games.
They’ll be looking for another quick start to extend their unbeaten home league run to four matches (W2, D1). A victory here would also mean back-to-back league wins over Wolves for the first time since the 2015/16 season, potentially propelling Brentford up the standings.
Wolves’ Winless Struggles and Away Woes
Wolves are desperate to finally get their first win of the season, having failed to secure victory in any of their six league matches so far (D1, L5).
Their latest defeat came in a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful display against Liverpool (1-2). Manager Gary O’Neil is under increasing pressure as Wolves look to avoid a seven-game winless start to a top-flight season for the first time since 2003/04, a campaign that ended with the club in last place.
Travelling has been a struggle for Wolves, with a ten-game winless run on the road (D3, L7) dampening the spirits of the travelling supporters.
However, they may find some solace in their recent head-to-head (H2H) record against Brentford, remaining unbeaten across their last six visits to the Bees (W3, D3), including a 4-1 victory last term.
Key Players to Watch
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
Mbeumo has continued to step up in the absence of Toney, scoring in the opening minute against West Ham and becoming directly involved in 48 Premier League goals for Brentford (G27, A21), overtaking Toney as the club’s top contributor.
His pace and clinical finishing will be crucial for Brentford’s attacking chances.
Mario Lemina (Wolves)
Lemina was on the scoresheet in Wolves’ 4-1 win over Brentford last season. With Brentford being one of only six teams he’s scored against in the Premier League, he’ll be hoping to make a similar impact. As Wolves struggle for goals, his contributions from midfield could be pivotal.
Brentford’s Fast Starts vs Wolves’ Recent H2H Success
- Brentford’s home form: Unbeaten in their last three home league matches (W2, D1).
- Brentford’s quick starts: First side in Premier League history to score in the opening minute in three consecutive matches.
- Wolves’ away form: Winless in their last ten away league matches (D3, L7).
- Wolves’ H2H record at Brentford: Unbeaten in their last six visits (W3, D3), including a 4-1 win last season.
Conclusion
Brentford will be aiming to continue their solid home form and quick starts to extend their unbeaten run at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Wolves, however, will be looking to draw inspiration from their strong H2H record against the Bees and finally break their winless streak. With pressure mounting on both sides for different reasons, this matchup could be a closely contested affair with plenty of action.
Prediction: Brentford to secure a narrow win, capitalising on Wolves’ poor away form but facing a stern challenge from a side desperate for their first victory of the season.
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