Fulham vs Brentford: West London Derby Preview, Predictions, and How to Watch

The highly anticipated West London derby between Fulham and Brentford is set to take place on Monday, November 4, at Craven Cottage, marking the final fixture of Gameweek 10 in the Premier League. Both teams are closely matched in the league standings, with Brentford currently in 11th place with 13 points and Fulham just behind in 12th with 12 points.

Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, are looking to break their recent winless streak in the league, having drawn 1-1 with Everton in their last outing and suffering defeats to Manchester City and Aston Villa in the preceding matches. Despite this, Fulham have shown resilience, particularly at home, where they have suffered only one defeat this season, a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa.

Brentford, under Thomas Frank, come into this match with a boost from their recent performances. They secured a dramatic 4-3 win over Ipswich in the Premier League and followed it up with a penalty shootout victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. Brentford’s attack, led by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, has been prolific, with Mbeumo scoring eight Premier League goals and Wissa adding five.

The match promises to be an exciting tactical battle, with Fulham’s midfield trio of Andreas Pereira, Sander Berge, and Emile Smith Rowe expected to play a crucial role in maintaining possession and creativity. Fulham’s recent form at home and the return of Danish defender Joachim Andersen from suspension could give them an edge. However, Brentford’s historical record at Craven Cottage, where they have secured six victories and five draws since 1990, makes them a formidable opponent.

Betting predictions favor Fulham to win, with odds of +100, while Brentford are listed as +260 underdogs. The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 goals. Experts like Chris Sutton and Jon Eimer from SportsLine are leaning towards a Fulham victory, albeit narrowly, given the home advantage and Fulham’s recent performances.

For fans looking to watch the match, it will be streamed on USA Network in the US, Sky Sports in the UK, Fubo Canada in Canada, and Optus Sport in Australia. These services offer various streaming options, including cable packages and online subscriptions).