The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Luton Town lock horns with Brentford in a crucial encounter at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.
Luton Town vs Brentford Preview
Brentford are in 15th place in the Premier League standings and have largely failed to meet expectations this season. The away side eased past Sheffield United by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Luton Town, on the other hand, are in 18th place in the league table at the moment and have managed to improve in recent weeks. The hosts slumped to a damaging 5-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
Luton Town vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Luton Town have a good historical record against Brentford and have won 36 out of the 80 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Brentford's 29 victories.
- Luton Town have lost six of their last seven matches against Brentford in league competitions, with their previous such home game ending in a 3-0 defeat in the Championship in 2020.
- After a run of only three victories in 27 matches away from home against Luton Town in league competitions, Brentford have won four of their last eight league games at Kenilworth Road.
- Brentford have lost both their matches away from home against newly-promoted teams in the Premier League this season, with their defeats coming against Sheffield United and Burnley.
- Luton Town have won only one of their last 12 matches in the Premier League but did win their previous home game in the competition against Bournemouth.
Luton Town vs Brentford Prediction
Brentford have flattered to deceive so far this season and are playing for pride in the Premier League. The Bees have shown flashes of improvement in recent weeks and have a point to prove going into this game.
Luton Town are fighting for survival at the moment and are in desperate need of a good run of results. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Luton Town 1-1 Brentford
Luton Town vs Brentford Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Luton Town to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Bryan Mbeumo to score - Yes