Manchester United v Brentford prediction
Team pages: Manchester United · Brentford · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Manchester United v Brentford, Premier League on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Manchester United host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Brentford have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Manchester United are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Eight of Manchester United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Manchester United’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Manchester United have five wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.50 and conceding 1.50. Manchester United have scored 10 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Manchester United have conceded 10 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
11 of Brentford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Brentford’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Brentford have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.63. Brentford have scored 13 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Brentford have conceded eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Manchester United (13th) and Brentford (sixth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Brentford the stronger side, 4 rating points above Manchester United (Brentford 1664, Manchester United 1660, after at least 197 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 27 April 2026, finished Manchester United 2–1 Brentford.
Team news
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): S. Lammens, H. Maguire, L. Martínez, D. Dalot, L. Shaw, B. Fernandes, Y. Tielemans, B. Mbeumo, K. Mainoo, M. Rashford, M. Cunha — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Youri Tielemans (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, three assists) and Bruno Fernandes (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, four goals and one assist) have been Manchester United’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Manchester United (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Youri Tielemans averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1740 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Bruno Fernandes averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 1766 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Brentford XI (4-2-3-1): C. Kelleher, K. Ajer, K. Lewis-Potter, M. Kayode, J. Schuster, V. Janelt, K. Schade, M. Sangaré, J. Anthony, Y. Yarmolyuk, Thiago — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nathan Collins (4.3 per match over four appearances, two goals) and Vitaly Janelt (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Brentford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Brentford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nathan Collins averages 0.8 tackles per 90 over 479 minutes, with a tackle in three of the last seven appearances. Vitaly Janelt averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 703 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Old Trafford
- Head-to-head (last 6): Manchester United 3 · draws 1 · Brentford 2 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Manchester United 0W 3D 2L · Brentford 2W 2D 1L
Manchester United v Brentford (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Manchester United for / against | Line | Brentford for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.75 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.13 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.13 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.63 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Manchester United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 3.1 | 2 | — |
| S. Lacey n 7 | 24.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 66.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 56.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Zirkzee n 8 | 24.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lacey n 7 | 24.6 | 3.1 | 1 |
| J. Zirkzee n 8 | 24.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| A. Diallo n 8 | 50.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| M. Rashford n 8 | 62.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Šeško n 8 | 42.4 | 1.1 | 0 |
| A. Diallo n 8 | 50.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 56.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| B. Mbeumo n 8 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Mount n 8 | 42.6 | 4.5 |
| P. Dorgu n 8 | 44 | 4.3 |
| H. Amass n 8 | 71.5 | 3.3 |
| Andrey Santos n 8 | 48.1 | 3.3 |
| Y. Tielemans n 8 | 82.4 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Lammens n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
| K. Darlow n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
Brentford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| M. Sangaré n 8 | 52.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Thiago n 8 | 72.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Y. Yarmolyuk n 8 | 50.6 | 2 | 0.2 | — |
| E. Diouf n 8 | 33 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago n 8 | 72.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| C. Wilson n 8 | 38.9 | 2 | 1.7 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| K. Schade n 8 | 73 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| C. Wilson n 8 | 38.9 | 0.9 | 0 |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 64 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Y. Yarmolyuk n 8 | 50.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sangaré n 8 | 52.4 | 3.9 |
| V. Janelt n 8 | 76.6 | 2.8 |
| E. Diouf n 8 | 33 | 2.4 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 |
| M. Damsgaard n 8 | 70 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Kelleher n 8 | 90 | 4.1 |
| E. Balcombe n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| H. Valdimarsson n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
The day’s free picks, by email
Every morning at 07:30 UK: the model’s free picks, each with its confidence tier and that tier’s settled record, misses included. No tips, no guarantees, one click to leave.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Manchester United v Brentford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-27 Manchester United 2–1 Brentford
- 2025-09-27 Brentford 3–1 Manchester United
- 2025-05-04 Brentford 4–3 Manchester United
- 2024-10-19 Manchester United 2–1 Brentford
- 2024-03-30 Brentford 1–1 Manchester United
- 2023-10-07 Manchester United 2–1 Brentford
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Brentford?
- In their last 6 meetings, Manchester United won 3, Brentford won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Manchester United and Brentford?
- Recent form — Manchester United 0W 3D 2L; Brentford 2W 2D 1L.
Today’s boards
Every fixture kicking off in the UK day, and the fixtures where the free pick leads with each market.
This page is generated from TACTIX’s match data by our software and checked automatically; data as of . How it works → · Report an error
How our model works · Live track record · Predictions are model output, not betting advice.