Manchester United attempt to bring some of their European form into the Premier League as they travel to face Brentford this afternoon.
The Red Devils have one foot in the final of European football’s secondary club competition following an impressive 3-0 semi-final first leg win over Athletic Club on Thursday night.
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Whilst they must avoid complacency in next week’s second leg at Old Trafford, it is safe to say Ruben Amorim’s side are heading back to San Mames on Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 for the chance to win a trophy and Champions League qualification.
United, though, will want to end a disappointing Premier League campaign strongly. Without a win in their last five league games means they’re in a four-way battle to avoid the humiliation of finishing one place above the relegation zone.
Brentford, meanwhile, secured a big win over Nottingham Forest in midweek to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Conference League which will be awarded to the side that finishes eighth - if Manchester City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Brentford vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off today, Sunday May 4, 2025.
The match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
Where to watch Brentford vs Manchester United
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Free highlights: Match of the Day 2 broadcasts on BBC One at 10.30pm BST on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Brentford vs Manchester United team news
Brentford XI: Flekken, Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Mee, Ajer, Jensen, Konak, Thiago, Nunes
Man United XI: Bayindir, Fredericson, De Ligt, Shaw, Dorgu, Ugarte, Mainoo, Amass, Garnacho, Mount, Obi
Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro, Casemiro, Eriksen, Amad, Fernandes, Hojlund
Brentford vs Manchester United prediction
Manchester United have developed a knack of getting a result when it is not expected of them. Just take the win in Bilbao as a perfect example.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if United left west London with a point at minimum, but with changes expected and players perhaps saving themselves for a likely Europa League final, a Brentford side slowly returning to form should be too strong.
In addition, the hosts have the greater need to claim all three points in their push for Europe.
Brentford to win, 2-0
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Late goals tend to dominate this fixture. In the corresponding meeting last season, Mason Mount struck in second half injury time only for Kristoffer Ajer to reply in the ninth minute of injury time to rescue a point for the Bees.
In the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign, Man Utd came from behind to claim all three points in one of only 10 Premier League wins recorded by the club so far this season.
Brentford’s only win over the Red Devils in recent times was the 4-0 demolition at home right at the beginning of Erik ten Hag’s reign.
Brentford wins: 6
Manchester United wins: 11
Draws: 3
Brentford vs Manchester United match odds
Brentford to win: 8/13
Manchester United to win: 7/2
Draw: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
