Premier League Preview: Crystal Palace vs Brentford Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 30)

• Brentford have suffered defeats in each of their last four matches in the EPL
• Crystal Palace without a win in their last five matches

Two sides that will be nervously looking over their shoulders at this stage of the campaign will collide in the Premier League on Saturday. Brentford come into their final game in 2023 after losing each of their last four, while Crystal Palace have failed to pick up a win in five league matches.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m ET
• Where: Selhurst Park, London, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Crystal Palace
Draw
Brentford

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Match Preview

It could be a nervy second half to the Premier League season for both Brentford and Crystal Palace. The latter comes into this match after going five without a victory in the Premier League, and they are now just three points clear of the relegation spots. The Eagles lost their ninth game of the campaign in midweek, falling to defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea.

Brentford are just one point better off than the Eagles at this stage after losing each of their previous four matches in the Premier League. Their latest loss was a humbling experience against Wolves, as the Bees were hammered 4-1 in front of their home fans. Another defeat this weekend could see them drop to within a point of the bottom three places in the Premier League standings.

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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 27, 2023

The stakes will be huge for both sides this weekend, meaning that another draw could be challenging to overlook. These two sides have shared the points in all five previous Premier League encounters between the sides. Palace have never been held to draws in six straight matches against a Premier League rival in their history. Meanwhile, each of the previous three clashes between the sides have ended 1-1.

Palace’s record in London derbies is concerning ahead of this fixture, as they have won once in their last nine at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, the Bees have enjoyed an excellent spell on the road in London derbies, winning each of their last four. That could be a key trend to consider when assessing the most likely outcome this weekend.

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Crystal Palace vs Brentford Prediction

There is little to get excited about when assessing the recent form of both of these sides, but Brentford’s excellent record on the road in London derbies could be key. For that reason, we will be taking a chance on the away side landing maximum points on Saturday.

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