Manchester United vs Brentford Prediction: Value in the Bees’ drawing streak continuing

Manchester United are looking to pick up their second consecutive victory in the Premier League when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Monday (20:00 BST, Sky Sports Main Event). 

The Bees head here hoping to snap a five-game losing streak in the top flight. Below you will find my Manchester United vs Brentford predictions, featuring the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

United will have defenders Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire back from injury and suspension respectively to feature on Monday night. Matthijs de Ligt (back), Patrick Dorgu and Lisandro Martinez (both hamstring) remain sidelined.

Premier League Odds

Fabio Carvalho, Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo (all knee), Vitaly Janelt (ankle), Rico Henry (thigh), Jordan Henderson (unspecified) and Kaye Furo (groin) are ruled out for Brentford.

Striker Igor Thiago is the division's second-top scorer with 21 goals and he netted a brace in the reverse fixture which the Bees won 3-1.

Manchester United vs Brentford Odds

United have won five of their last six home league games and they are the 5/6 favourites to come out on top here.

It's 3/1 for Brentford's drawing streak to extend to six matches. The Bees are the same price to complete their first-ever Premier League double over the Red Devils.

Thiago is the second-favourite to score anytime in this contest at 7/5.

Today's Football Fixtures

Match Result - Draw @ 3/1

Man United have had a few setbacks recently, something which Michael Carrick has had to deal with since replacing Ruben Amorim in January. His side are in an excellent position to return to the Uefa Champions League stage next term, but I can see three points evading them on Monday.

Brentford will be looking to end their run of stalemates and they have the opportunity to complete a first-ever Premier League double over the Red Devils. There was a big gulf in class between the sides in September meeting but United have improved significantly since the turn of the year.

A draw would be considered a decent result for both sides and the 3/1 (implied probability of 25%) price looks too good to ignore.

Total Goals - Over 3.5 @ 6/4

I think Monday's tussle will be an entertaining spectacle filled with goals. I am backing Over 3.5 Goals at Old Trafford because it has been a successful bet in two of United's four most recent outings in the top flight.

This has also been a winning selection in three of Brentford's past six games in the league. The past two head-to-heads have featured four-plus goals so I fancy this trend to continue here.

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