Saba Tips: Fulham might secure points even on the road
Premier League, Brentford, Fulham
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Premier League: Brentford vs Fulham
Kickoff Time: 2024-05-04 22:00 (HKT)
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With three rounds remaining in the league, Brentford hold a 10-point lead over the relegation zone, ensuring successful avoidance of relegation. There’s a possibility of squad rotation in the upcoming round. Judging from the season’s performance, Brentford’s tactics are straightforward, sticking to the classic formation of three central defenders and five at the back, employing defensive counterattack strategies. In recent years, this formation has been adopted by many mid- and lower-tier teams across the five major leagues. Even traditional giants like Inter have utilized this formation to secure points. The core of this tactic lies in accumulating defenders during defensive phases to limit the space available to opponents, while pushing wing-backs forward during attacking phases to collaborate with the primary attackers in the front. Their forwards consist of a traditional pairing of one tall and one fast player. Ivan Toney boasts strength and strong individual dueling abilities, while small forward Neal Maupay relies on agility to penetrate defenses. It’s somewhat disappointing that Toney is approaching the end of his contract year, and Maupay’s loan contract is nearing expiration. It’s anticipated that both players may show reservation, potentially impacting Brentford’s offensive prowess.
Fulham currently lead the relegation zone by 18 points and faces no pressure in avoiding relegation. Consequently, recent games have seen Fulham adopt an open approach, consistently favoring offense over defense, leading to ample shooting opportunities for both themselves and their opponents. In the last 10 league fixtures, Fulham failed to score in just one game, showcasing a stable offensive performance. Notably, 22-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz has emerged, netting nine goals in 15 Premier League games in 2024, ranking second in goal-scoring after Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins. Tactically, Fulham predominantly employ the 4411 formation, relying on strong individual abilities on the wings and utilizing wing cooperation and crosses as primary offensive strategies. Additionally, Fulham demonstrate a robust ability in high pressing, averaging 9.9 interceptions per game, ranking first in the league.
Tactically, this sets up a direct confrontation between defensive counterattack and high pressing. As the game unfolds, the momentum is likely to favor Fulham. It’s believed Fulham won’t squander the opportunity to secure points on the road.
Brentford’s Last 5 Games: LWWDD
24-04-28 Everton 1-0 Brentford
24-04-20 Luton Town 1-5 Brentford
24-04-13 Brentford 2-0 Sheffield United
24-04-06 Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford
24-04-04 Brentford 0-0 Brighton
Fulham’s Last 5 Games: DLWLL
24-04-27 Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
24-04-21 Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
24-04-14 West Ham United 0-2 Fulham
24-04-06 Fulham 0-1 Newcastle United
24-04-03 Nottingham Forest 3-1 Fulham
Head To Head Record:
23-08-19 Fulham 0-3 Brentford
23-07-24 Fulham 3-2 Brentford
23-03-07 Brentford 3-2 Fulham
22-08-20 Fulham 3-2 Brentford
20-10-02 Brentford 3-0 Fulham
Prediction: Fulham to win or Draw