Two sides pushing to finish in the top half of the table at the end of the season meet on the opening day, as Brentford take on Crystal Palace. The Bees huffed and puffed last term but look to be in a better place to attack this campaign, whilst Crystal Palace remain a threat in every Premier League game they play. This is an intriguing opener, and it has created plenty of traction with punters and EPL betting apps.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Best Odds
This is a huge game for both sides, as they look to start their seasons as strongly as possible.
Brentford – 11/8 (+138) | Draw – 29/10 (+290) | Crystal Palace – 15/8 (+188) |
Over – 3/4 (-133) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 13/10 (+130) |
Yes – 4/6 (-150) | BTTS | No – 6/5 (+120) |
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Analysis
This should be an entertaining encounter for all punters and EPL betting sites.
Brentford
This should be a fascinating campaign for Brentford, who have their full squad at their disposal to kick off the new season and they will be up for the challenge of finishing in the top half under Thomas Frank. The opening game here against Crystal Palace gives them a chance to test themselves against one of the sides in the division they are looking to usurp in Crystal Palace and the atmosphere should be good for this one.
Team news: It appears that Brentford have a clean bill of health, with the exception of Aaron Hickey and Rico Henry.
Brentford Predicted Lineup:
Flekken, Pinnock, Mee, Mbuemo Toney, Carvalho, .
Crystal Palace
Things are looking cautiously optimistic for Crystal Palace, who are a side who have been very impressive hugely under their new manager Oliver Glasner. Starting the season strongly will be a priority for them, with so many quality players in their ranks and they are seen as a side that could crack the top 6 by many punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: It appears Palace will have a full strength line up out in this one.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup:
Henderson, Munoz, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Eze, Kouyate, Mateta & Jordan Ayew.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace Prediction
This should be a very good game in West London, between two sides that will want to start the new season as strongly as possible. Palace finished last term in fine fettle and will want to rattle into Brentford here, a side that tend to play well in front of their home fans. This should be a good one and it could end up all square.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw– 29/10 (+290) – Rhino Bet.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 7/2 (+350) – Fitzdares
Goals look guaranteed here at the Gtech Community Stadium, with both sides keen to get the ball down and play and they could end up cancelling each other out.