Brentford v Crystal Palace

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Another London derby will feature in this weekend's slate of Premier League fixtures when Brentford take on Crystal Palace at the Gtech Community Stadium with both teams having won game apiece so far in the early stages of this new English top flight campaign.

Brentford signed off last season's campaign with an impressive 1-0 home win against the title winners, Manchester City, which also ensured a top half finish for Thomas Frank's side as they finished up in ninth place in the Premier League standings.

The Bees have hit the ground running in this new term as well, as the hosts have picked up four points from their opening two games by way of a point in a 2-2 draw at home with Tottenham on the opening day of the new season and they followed that up with a comprehensive 3-0 win away at Fulham against a side that is rebuilding under manager, Marco Silva.

Brentford have now lost just once in their previous nine games overall in the Premier League, five of which have resulted in Under 2.5 goals, while five of Brentford's last 10 home games have also produced two goals or less.

Crystal Palace have made a mixed start to this new Premier League campaign as The Eagles have collected three points from their opening two games which came in the form of a 1-0 win away from home at Bramall Lane against newly promoted Sheffield United, but Palace were unable to break down 10-men Arsenal in Monday night's narrow 1-0 defeat at Selhurst Park.

Nevertheless, Crystal Palace look a much more solid and stable outfit under experienced manager, Roy Hodgson, and this underlined by recent results concerning the visitors as they have lost just three out of their last 12 matches overall in the Premier League.

Losses to Wolves, Tottenham and Arsenal have been outweighed by Palace picking up six wins during this period and kept them safe from any relegation worries towards the end of last season, while goals could be in short supply as eight of Crystal Palace's last 12 games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored.

Former talismanic forward, Wilfred Zaha, has since departed for Turkish club Galatasaray on a free transfer and his absence is likely to leave a large gap in Palace's attacking threat.

Brentford v Crystal Palace Verdict

Brentford are currently having to do without the services of suspended striker, Ivan Toney, so the absence of key attacking personnel on both sides may well have an effect on the goals market for this upcoming tussle at the Gtech Community Stadium.

In addition, each of the previous four meetings between Brentford and Crystal Palace have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Crystal Palace win @ 3.75

Correct score: Crystal Palace 1-0 @ 11.00