Ladbrokes previews Manchester United vs Brentford in the Premier League
Bruno Fernandes is backed to add to his assists tally with Igor Thiago having a shot on target
Both teams are predicted to score with Man Utd claiming an important win in the Champions League race
Manchester United can all but secure Champions League qualification with a victory over Brentford on Monday night.
The Red Devils remain in third in the Premier League after an impressive impact from interim Michael Carrick since his appointment in January and a return to Europe's elite competition would be a huge boost to the former midfielder's hopes of landing the Old Trafford job on a full-time basis.
Their latest game sees them come up against a Brentford side who also have aims of qualifying for European football for the first time in their history next season as they sit eighth, with a game in hand over struggling Chelsea in seventh. There is still a chance sixth place could qualify for the Champions League this season, which is not out of reach for the Bees and would represent an extraordinary achievement for Keith Andrews in his first season in charge and have many tipping him for the Manager of the Season award.
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens / Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw / Casemiro, Mainoo / Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha / Sesko
Brentford
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher / Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter / Yarmolyuk, Jensen / Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade / Thiago
Manchester United vs Brentford bet builder tips
Bruno Fernandes to provide one or more assists
Bruno Fernandes is chasing down the Premier League record for most assists in a single Premier League season, with the Portuguese currently on 18 and Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne's shared record of 20.
As ever, the 31-year-old has been driving the Red Devils forward throughout the season and we're predicting him to go one closer to the record holders with another assist in this game, whether that be from open play or a dead-ball situation.
Igor Thiago to score anytime
Igor Thiago is another player who has personal aims as well as those of his team with the Brazilian just three goals behind Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race.
The striker has 21 goals to his name in England's top flight this term and he'll be keen to continue impressing with a place in Brazil's World Cup squad this summer very much up for grabs. While we're not sure he'll find the net at Old Trafford, we're tipping him for a shot on target at least.
Both teams to score
As United's last home game - a 2-1 defeat to Leeds - showed, they are far from flawless at the back and with Lisandro Martinez still suspended, we think there could be a goal in it for the away side here.
Both teams have found the net in roughly 72% of United's games this season and that's why we think they'll fail to keep the Bees out here.
Manchester United to win
Finally, we're backing a win for Man Utd at the Theatre of Dreams, which would put them almost out of reach in the race to finish inside the top five.
While Brentford are a threat, the fact they have drawn their last five games shows they don't have too much momentum and with United winning five of their six home games under Carrick, we believe they have enough to secure another three points.
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When is Manchester United vs Brentford?
Manchester United vs Brentford takes place on Monday, April 27, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Brentford?
Manchester United vs Brentford will be shown live on Sky Sports.
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