Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Brentford vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Brentford vs Crystal Palace |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Gtech Community Stadium |
Match Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 01 Nov 2025 |  Crystal Palace vs  Brentford |
2 – 0 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 26 Jan 2025 | Crystal Palace vs Brentford |
1 – 2 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 18 Aug 2024 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace |
2 – 1 | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 30 Dec 2023 | Crystal Palace vs Brentford |
3 – 1 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 26 Aug 2023 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace |
1 – 1 | Gtech Community Stadium |
Brentford come into this at home with a recent mix of results, but the 3-0 win over West Ham United shows they can still put together a controlled performance when they get their attacking game right. Crystal Palace have been less consistent in the league, with defeats at AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool sitting alongside a draw with Everton, so this looks like a match where small margins could decide it.
The head-to-head record is fairly balanced, but Brentford have won two of the last five meetings and one of those came at home, which gives them a reasonable case in front of their own supporters. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines and line-up patterns are the clearest guide, and Brentford’s 4-4-2 could give them enough structure to edge a tight contest. Match Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace
Form Guide & Team Overview
Brentford
Brentford’s recent league form has been mixed, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. The standout result is the 3-0 home win over West Ham United, while the 0-0 draw with Fulham and 2-2 draw with Everton show they have been competitive in games at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Their away results have been less convincing, with losses to Manchester City and Manchester United. That suggests Brentford have been more reliable when they can play on their own terms at home, which is relevant for this fixture.
Brentford Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 |  Manchester City vs Brentford |
3 – 0 | L | Etihad Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Brentford vs  West Ham United |
3 – 0 | W | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 27 Apr 2026 |  Manchester United vs Brentford |
2 – 1 | L | Old Trafford |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Brentford vs  Fulham |
0 – 0 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | Brentford vs  Everton |
2 – 2 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace’s recent league form has also been uneven, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. The 2-2 draw with Everton was a useful response after the 0-3 loss to AFC Bournemouth, but the 1-3 defeat at Liverpool shows they have still been vulnerable away from home.
Their home results have been steadier, including a 2-1 win over Newcastle United and a 0-0 draw with West Ham United. On the road, though, the recent league scorelines point to a side that has struggled to keep control of matches.
Crystal Palace Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton |
2 – 2 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 3 May 2026 |  AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 0 | L | Vitality Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Liverpool vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 | L | Anfield |
| Premier League | 20 Apr 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham United |
0 – 0 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | Crystal Palace vs  Newcastle United |
2 – 1 | W | Selhurst Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Brentford
- Jordan Henderson (Knock)
Crystal Palace
- Evann Guessand (Knee Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Brentford (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher (Goalkeeper), Keane Lewis-Potter (Defender), Kristoffer Ajer (Defender), Michael Kayode (Defender), Nathan Collins (Defender), Aaron Hickey (Midfielder), Mathias Jensen (Midfielder), Mikkel Damsgaard (Midfielder), Yegor Yarmolyuk (Midfielder), Igor Thiago (Attacker), Kevin Schade (Attacker)
Brentford’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield, with enough numbers to stay organised without the ball. It also leaves two forwards high enough to threaten quickly if Crystal Palace push their wing-backs on.
Crystal Palace (3-4-3)
Predicted lineup: Dean Henderson (Goalkeeper), Chris Richards (Defender), Daniel Muñoz (Defender), Jaydee Canvot (Defender), Justin Devenny (Defender), Maxence Lacroix (Defender), Brennan Johnson (Midfielder), Jefferson Lerma (Midfielder), Will Hughes (Midfielder), Yéremy Pino (Midfielder), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Attacker)
Crystal Palace’s predicted 3-4-3 should provide width through the midfield line and support their front three in transition. The shape can also help them match Brentford’s two-man attack by keeping an extra defender in reserve.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Brentford | Crystal Palace | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Brentford | Crystal Palace | Igor Thiago against Chris Richards could be important if Brentford look to play direct into the box and test Palace’s central defensive structure. |
| Brentford | Crystal Palace | Aaron Hickey against Brennan Johnson may shape the wide areas, with Hickey needing to balance defensive work and support going forward. |
| Brentford | Crystal Palace | Igor Thiago is key for Brentford because he has been named in the recent and predicted line-ups as the main attacking reference point. |
| Brentford | Crystal Palace | Jørgen Strand Larsen is key for Crystal Palace because he has been the central attacking option in both recent and predicted line-ups. |
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