Brentford – Fulham: west London derby 
Brentford host Fulham in a Premier League showdown. The home side are chasing a first-ever European place. The visitors are out to do the double this season. Fulham won the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage. Tension is already building ahead of kick-off.
Brentford’s European push 
Keith Andrews is overseeing a side that simply cannot stop drawing. Brentford head into this one on the back of four straight league stalemates. Keeping hold of leads has been a real issue this season. The hosts still have their sights set on seventh place. A win would lift them above Chelsea, at least for now. Their home record is generally strong. Even so, they have not won at home in five matches.
Fulham’s attacking problems 
The team have slipped to 12th in the table. Their recent defeat to Liverpool underlines a patchy season. Fulham have struggled against the sides near the top. Slow starts have been a recurring headache all year. Their finishing has been blunt from the opening whistle. Recent history, though, leans heavily towards Fulham in this derby. The away boss has excellent numbers against this opponent.
Likely line-ups
Brentford : Kelleher ; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter ; Yarmolyuk, Jensen ; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade ; Thiago
Fulham : Leno ; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson ; Berge, Iwobi ; Wilson, King, Bobb ; Jimenez
Football prediction Brentford vs Fulham
Both teams to score
Brentford’s numbers in attack suggest danger at one end. Fulham’s need for points should force them forward too.
Both defences are capable of making a mess of things, which should leave space to attack. Quick transitions could set the tone here.
There should be goals at both ends on Saturday.
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