Luton vs Brentford Prediction & Match Preview

Luton vs Brentford Match Preview

• Luton lost four of the last six home outings in all competitions.
• Brentford go into this unbeaten in four straight Premier League games.
• Three of Luton’s last four league outings provided three or more goals.

Brentford celebrated an important victory over rock-bottomed Sheffield United last weekend. The Bees did not impress but they still had enough to see off the Blades via two second-half goals seven days ago. The win moved them seven points above the relegation area. A potential victory in this weekend’s match against Luton Town would remove all doubts about Brentford’s top-flight status.

Luton are in a much tougher situation going into Saturday’s affair at Kenilworth Road. They currently sit third from bottom. Rob Edwards’ troops desperately need a result to try and jump above Nottingham Forest who are currently just a single point above in the safe zone.

The Hatters did not have much to hope for in the last weekend’s match against reigning champions Manchester City. Although they limited the Citizens to just one goal by the hour-mark, Manchester City went on to net four more goals in the final 30 minutes of the affair.

Recent Meetings

• Brentford will go into this on the back of three successive victories over the Hatters.
• The run includes this season’s 3-1 victory for the Bees in December last year at Gtech Community Stadium.
• Five of the previous six head-to-head outings saw three or more goals scored.

Luton vs Brentford Prediction

Luton are in a much greater need for points but we are not quite confident they can get them in the match against Brentford. The situation in the Bees’ dressing room is finally a lot better. The latest news say that Ivan Toney should return to the starting lineup after skipping his team’s last two league outings. Thomas Frank is now spoiled for choice in the final third.

Additionally, Brentford go into this unbeaten in four subsequent Premier League matches. They do have a poor record on travels but the clash against Luton will give them a big chance to improve it. The Hatters lost three of the last four league matches. They also have four defeats in the previous six home outings across competitions.

Lastly, Brentford have won each of the last three head-to-head encounters with Luton. The away win pick is worth backing at the 2.15 odds.

The alternative pick would be Over 2.5 goals at the 1.57 odds. Luton boast the second-worst defensive record in the Premier League with 70 goals conceded in 33 games this season. Three of their previous four league games have seen at least three goals scored.

The Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score bet landed in each of Brentford’s last four away affairs in the Premier League. Finally, all but one of the previous six H2H contests between these counterparts saw three or more goals scored.

Steffen Schmidt- April 18, 2024

Luton vs Brentford Betting Tips

Brentford to win

OK

2.20 Odds

Brentford 2-1

OK

10.00 Odds