Man Utd vs Brentford tips and predictions: Red Devils can bounce back at expense of struggling Bees
- Robbie Savage
- 6 October 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage is backing Manchester United to return to winning ways when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford.
It’s United’s worst start to a Premier League season, but Brentford’s record at Old Trafford is not very good.
They lost their last five visits to Old Trafford, their last win came back in February 1937. It’s unthinkable United could lose this one.
What makes me think United will win this game? I think they’ll win it because of Brentford’s form at Old Trafford - not because United are playing well.
I just think on this occasion, because the pressure is that much on Erik ten Hag, Manchester United and the players, they’re going to have to win it.
That’s why I’m going with a 2-1 win for Manchester United.
Robbie’s Tip: Man United 2-1 Brentford
Brentford vs Man Utd team news
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia remain on the treatment table at Old Trafford, while Sergio Reguillon will be assessed.
Antony recently returned from addressing a personal matter, but Erik ten Hag remains at odds with the absent Jadon Sancho.
Rico Henry, Ben Mee, Josh Dasilva, Shandon Baptiste, Mikkel Daamsgard, and Kevin Schade are unavailable due to injury, while Ivan Toney is serving a suspension
Yoane Wissa, Keane Lewis-Potter and Bryan Mbuemo are Thomas Frank’s only real options in attack.
Key stats
- Man Utd have made their worst start to a season since 1989/90.
- The Red Devils have lost five of seven in all competitions.
- Brentford are winless in seven matches in all competitions.
- The Bees' last win at Old Trafford came in 1937
Planet Sport’s other bets to consider
Manchester United need a win to alleviate some of the pressure they’re currently facing though Brentford certainly won’t make it easy.
Old Trafford is hardly a fortress for Erik ten Hag and his men considering the Red Devils have lost three of their last four home games.
Brentford haven’t won at the Theatre of Dreams since 1937 and you’d think this was the perfect opportunity to end that run.
However, the Bees are in a slump of their own and it will take a mighty turnaround for the London-outfit to take all three points back to the capital.
Brentford have lost three of their last four competitive games and haven’t won inside 90 minutes since the second game of the season.
With Man United under growing pressure to deliver, taking on a struggling Brentford outfit couldn’t have come at a better time.
Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals against Galatasaray in the Champions League and we’re backing him to add to his tally against Brentford.
The Dane to score and Manchester United to win is the way to go in the betting.
