Match preview

Brentford (4th, 9 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday 2 January, kick-off 15:00.

Brentford are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 4). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Brentford 2–2 Crystal Palace.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Brentford and 0.9 for Crystal Palace, making Brentford 58% to win, the draw 24% and Crystal Palace 18%.