Crystal Palace v Brentford

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Crystal Palace's dismal winless run in the Premier League was further extended to eight games on Wednesday night when The Eagles were dealt a 2-1 defeat away from home at Stamford Bridge against London rivals, Chelsea, and the hosts face another London rival on Saturday afternoon when Brentford visit Selhurst Park as The Bees look to avoid a fifth league defeat on the trot.

Crystal Palace last tasted success way back in early November when Roy Hodgson's side inflicted a 2-0 defeat upon Burnley away from home at Turf Moor but since then, The Eagles have been handed five defeats within their subsequent eight games in the Premier League, losing to the likes of Everton, Luton Town, Bournemouth, Liverpool and Chelsea, although they did pick up points in three draws.

Stalemates with West Ham, Manchester City and Brighton also resulted in both teams scoring and indeed, the goals market appeals here for this upcoming clash with Brentford as no fewer than eight of Crystal Palace's last 10 matches overall in the Premier League have resulted with both teams hitting the back of the net.

Palace have also failed to win any of their last seven home games as well, so the straight win markets should be avoided here.

Brentford have also experienced a sudden decline in fortunes as Thomas Frank's side have lost their last four games on the trot following losses at the hands of Brighton, Sheffield United, Aston Villa and Wolves respectively, so the visitors will be desperate to avoid a fifth league defeat on the trot here on Saturday.

Brentford's form overall in this season's Premier League campaign has waxed and waned as The Bees started the season with a four-match unbeaten run, followed by a four-game winless run which included three defeats, a three-match winning streak, followed by losing six of their last seven games, so inconsistency has held the visitors back from lifting themselves up into the top half of the table.

Results away from home have also seen a worrying and sudden decline though as Brentford have managed to collect just one win from their previous seven outings on the road which came in the form of a 2-0 win at Chelsea, but having also slumped to five defeats within this period as well, another away trip this Saturday does not bode well.

Losses on the road at Newcastle United, Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton and Sheffield United suggest the goals market may be the safer option for this clash.

Crystal Palace v Brentford Verdict

Each of the previous three meetings between Crystal Palace have not only resulted in both teams scoring but have also ended in 1-1 stalemates and with both teams in questionable form right now, both teams scoring looks likely.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.40

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.00