Brentford vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (30 November)

Author of a good start to the championship, Brentford is currently 11th in the Premier League and finds itself much closer to the European folding seats, 2 points behind 6th place, than fighting not to fall 8 units ahead of the red zone. . Bryan Mbeumo's partners are showing great certainty these days. They have only conceded one setback in the last 4 days, for 2 victories and 1 draw. After gaining the upper hand over Bournemouth 3-2, Brentford had to settle for sharing the points on the Everton pitch last weekend 0-0. Winner of the Championship last year, Leicester only needed of a season to rediscover the joys of the elite.

On the other hand, the promoted side risks having to work hard to avoid the decline and today occupies 16th place in the Premier League with a small point ahead of the first relegation. The Foxes gave themselves some breathing room by stringing together 2 victories in October over Bournemouth and Southampton. On the other hand, they have fallen back into their bad ways since with a current series of 4 matches without success, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Leicester took a point at relegation-bound Ipswich 1-1 but otherwise lost to Nottingham Forest 1-3, Manchester United 3-0 and Chelsea last weekend 1-2.

For Brentford, we must mention the withdrawals of starting defender Ajer and long-term absentees Hickey, Henry (defenders) and Dasilva (midfielder). In addition, midfielder and captain Norgaard is suspended this weekend. Close to a return, young attacking midfielder Gustavo Nunes is uncertain. On the last day, summer recruit Igor Thiago (ex-Club Bruges), injured since the start of the season, made his debut in his new colors. He brings competition to the offensive sector where we find Damsgaard (1 goal and 4 assists in PL), Wissa (7 goals in PL) and Mbeumo (8 goals in PL). On the Leicester side, the number 2 goalkeeper is missing.

Stolarczyk, replacement full-back Ricardo Pereira and potentially starting winger Fatawu, insufficiently recovered from their physical problems. The good news comes from the return from suspension of Argentine attacking midfielder Buonanotte (3 goals and 2 assists in PL). Former Marseillais Jordan Ayew (3 goals in PL) scored after coming on against Chelsea. On the attacking front, veteran Vardy (37 years old, 4 goals in PL) should take his place.