On Tuesday night, at 19:45, Brentford and Fulham duel in the final of the promotion play-off in the Championship.
Brentford has played delightfully this season, with Benrahma and Ollie Watkins as lethal scorers in the Championship. Football-wise, the red-and-whites are superior, but Fulham have the experience of the play-offs and that might matter. In the previous round, Fulham took advantage of a 2-0 away victory to eliminate Cardiff 3-2 overall. Brentford had some emotions with Swansea, after 0-1 in the round, but won 3-1 at home.
Thus, Brentford secured its place in the playoff finals at the last match on Griffin Park, the arena that was the “home” of local footballers since 1940! With a series of 7 consecutive victories in the championship, Brentford was close to getting direct promotion, but now it has reached a match away from the big goal. In the regular season, Brentford won 24 of 46 matches and scored 80 goals – one of the best offensives in the English second division.
Fulham have won 23 of 46 matches and scored 64 goals, drawing level with Brentford in the final (81). Fulham rely on the inspiration of attacking players such as Onomah, Kebano, Cavaleiro and Mitrovic, but Brentford’s fighting spirit will be hard to beat. Of course it will be a balanced match, but the white-reds have the first chance and are one step away from a historic result. We will bet on the most valuable team, but it will not be a goal festival!
Brentford have lost 3 of the last 4 official matches (play-off and regular season);
In 3 of the last 4 matches of Fulham both teams have scored;
In 3 of the last 5 direct matches, two goals were scored (2-0, 1-1, 1-1);
Brentford have won 3 of the last 4 direct matches with Fulham;
Fulham have won only one direct duel in the last 10 with Fulham;
PREDICTION: Brentford to win @ 2,12
