Crystal Palace – Brentford

Match analysis

Crystal Palace host Brentford in a clash that pits the league’s 16th‑placed side, with just three points from one win and three defeats and a 6‑11 goal deficit, against a Brentford outfit perched in sixth place on six points, unbeaten in four games and boasting a modest 7‑4 goal advantage. The disparity in recent form is stark: Palace have yet to salvage a point in their last three outings, while Brentford have remained unbeaten, collecting three draws after an opening victory. If the Eagles can tighten their leaky defence, they could at least narrow the gap, but Brentford’s solid defensive record suggests they will look to extend their unbeaten run and climb further up the table. The fixture also offers a chance for Brentford to widen the gap on the teams above them, while Palace will be desperate to halt their slide and collect a vital first point of the season.