Brentford vs Fulham: Premier League Prediction (18.05.2025)

A key late-season clash takes place at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford face Fulham on 18 May 2025 at 21:00 WIB, part of Matchweek 37 in the Premier League. Bookmakers slightly favor the home side, but both teams still have something to fight for.

Brentford: Holding On to European Hopes

The Bees have lacked consistency this season but still delivered a respectable campaign. Heading into the penultimate round, Brentford sit 8th in the table. While only the top 7 normally qualify for Europe, a possible FA Cup win by Manchester City (already in the top five) could open the door for the 8th-placed team to enter the Europa Conference League.

This means Brentford have everything to play for. They’re level on points with Brighton (only ahead on goal difference) and just two points clear of Bournemouth. A win here could be crucial in securing that spot.

Fulham: Slipping at the Finish Line

Fulham currently sit 11th, and while mathematically they still have a chance to reach European competition, the path is steep. They trail Brentford by four points with just two games remaining.

More worrying is their recent form – 4 losses in the last 5 matches, with their only win coming against already-relegated Southampton (2–1). Confidence is clearly lacking, and the side appears to be fading late in the season.

Head-to-Head Stats

The last five meetings between these teams have been tightly contested: 2 wins each and 1 draw. Earlier this season, Fulham secured a 2–1 home victory over Brentford.

Prediction

Given Fulham’s poor form and Brentford’s high motivation, the edge goes to the hosts. Fulham look exhausted, and Brentford have a real reason to go all-out.

Recommended Bet: Brentford to Win
Odds: 1.90