Luton vs Brentford prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-04-19 14:00.
[p]As the business end of the Premier League campaign approaches, another huge clash at the bottom is set to take place with Luton Town hosting Brentford. The Hatters come into the round sat 18th, seven points behind their visitors but only one from safety, but they’ll be acutely aware that relegation rivals Nottingham Forest travel to Everton this weekend. This, then, is a huge chance to make up points on one or both, but just one win in 12 league games (D3, L8) does cast doubt on their ability to capitalise.[/p]
[p]That win did come in their last home outing, when they downed Bournemouth 2-1. Both goals came beyond the 70th minute for Rob Edwards’ men, with the latter their 18th to arrive in the game’s final 15 minutes, meaning a league-high 39% (18/46) of their total league strikes this season have arrived in that period. [/p]
[p]Another one of those late Luton strikes also came in the reverse, though it wasn’t enough to stop Brentford from securing all three points with a 3-1 win. That was a sixth win from the last seven H2Hs between these two sides (L1), and the Bees know another success here should all but confirm their Premier League safety for another year. [/p]
[p]Boosting confidence in the away dressing room should be the improving form of Thomas Frank’s men, who are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games (W1, D3), having lost 14 of their 18 games before that (W3, D1). However, Brentford have been beaten in both away games against other promoted sides this season which should act to guard against any complacency.  [/p]
[p]Key battle: With nine on the board already (G5, A4), Luton’s Ross Barkley is looking to register double figures for league goal involvements for the first time since 2016/17 at Everton (13). Midfielder Vitaly Janelt will be one of those hoping to keep him quiet, but there’s also history in the making for him as he could become the first player to make 100 Premier League appearances for Brentford. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Brentford have scored ten of their last 11 league goals in the second half. [/p]