Overview
Manchester United is aiming to get closer to a ticket to the UEFA Champions League, while avoiding a third consecutive defeat against Brentford.
In the context of Brighton - the team ranked sixth and 8 points behind Man United - not playing this weekend, Michael Carrick's team has a great opportunity to widen the gap.
The "Red Devils" once lost 1-3 in the first leg in September at Gtech Community Stadium, where they also lost 3-4 in the previous confrontation in May 2025.
The two most recent defeats against Brentford in the Premier League are more than their total number of defeats in the previous 11 encounters (8 wins, 2 draws). However, since the 1936-1937 season, Brentford has never completed a double win against Man United in a season.
Carrick's team just suffered a 1-2 defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford - where they have never lost 2 consecutive matches since the end of last season. However, they managed to regain their spirit with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea.
Despite facing 21 shots (compared to their only 4 shots), Man United still kept all 3 points - the largest shot difference since the match against Liverpool in April 2024.
In the victory at Stamford Bridge, Bruno Fernandes had his 18th assist in the Premier League this season. This achievement is only behind three legends: Thierry Henry (20 assists in the 2002-2003 season), Kevin De Bruyne (20 assists in the 2019-2020 season) and Mesut Ozil (19 assists in the 2015-2016 season).
Man United have currently scored in 21 consecutive matches in the Premier League - their longest streak since the Alex Ferguson era. The last time they crossed this milestone was from November 2012 to April 2013 (23 matches).
Meanwhile, Brentford is not an easy opponent to subdue. Since the 0-2 defeat to Brighton in February, they have not been led in the last 6 matches in the Premier League.
Only 2 points behind Brighton and with one unmatched match, Brentford still hopes to win a ticket to European cups for the first time in history. However, to do that, Keith Andrews's team needs to turn draws into victories.
In fact, Brentford has drawn in all 5 recent matches - a streak only behind Manchester City (7 consecutive draws in 2009). In that season, Shay Given was a reliable stopper with 10 clean sheets. This record could be equalized if Caoimhin Kelleher continues to maintain his form.
In terms of strength, Brentford will be without Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt and Rico Henry, while Fabio Carvalho is still injured long-term.
On the other side, Man United also does not have the service of Lisandro Martinez due to suspension. Leny Yoro is not sure to play due to a minor injury, while Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu still need more time to recover.
Head-to-head record
Man United have lost to Brentford in their last two Premier League encounters - more than their total number of defeats in the previous 11 encounters (8 wins, 2 draws).
The Bees are aiming for a double victory against the "Red Devils" in a season - something they have only done once in history, in the 1936-1937 season.
Score prediction: Man United 1-0 Brentford
The match between Man United and Brentford takes place at 2:00 a.m. on April 28 (Vietnam time).
