Manchester United vs Brentford takes place in the Premier League on Monday at Old Trafford, with the hosts looking to secure Champions League football and the Bees are only one point from gaining European football themselves for next season.
United come into this game with strong underlying numbers at home, even if recent results have been mixed. Across their last four at Old Trafford they have produced 1.49 xG and conceded just 0.91 xGA, collecting nine points from an xPTS return of 7.97. That level of control highlights a side that continues to create consistent chances while limiting opponents.
Over a longer sample, United’s home data remains strong. They average 1.63 xG and 1.26 xGA, alongside 16.81 shots and 6.81 on target per game. Their ability to dominate territory is reflected in 11.19 shots in the box, showing regular penetration into dangerous areas. This profile supports their position near the top of the home form table.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United 4-2-3-1: Lammens; Dalot, Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko.
Brentford 4-2-3-1: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Jensen, Yarmoliuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
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