Fulham are seeking to complete a first league-double over their neighbours since 1947/48, partially because the Cottagers are winless in five visits to Brentford, losing four on the spin prior to last May's goalless draw.
Brentford vs Fulham preview
Can Brentford move three points closer to qualifying for Europe for the very first time? Last weekend, the Bees' winning streak continued, defeating Ipswich 1-0 at Portman Road, thanks to Kevin Schade's towering first half header.
Following victories over Brighton, Nottingham Forest and then Manchester United, this is the first time Brentford have won four successive top-flight games since October 1945.
As a result, Thomas Frank's team kick off in eighth, which will secure Conference League qualification, if Man City are victorious in Saturday's FA Cup Final. However, the Bees are above Brighton by virtue of goal difference alone, with Bournemouth just two points back. Thus, both this West London derby, as well as next Sunday's trip to Wolves, are must win matches for the Bees.
As for Fulham, their hopes of getting into Europe for the first time since 2011 are now all but over. Despite taking the lead through Raúl Jiménez, the Cottagers were beaten 3-1 by Everton at home last weekend, completely falling apart during a catastrophic second half at Craven Cottage. Thus, Marco Silva's side have now lost four of their last five, beating only Southampton during this period.
The Whites have therefore sunk down to 11th, four points below their hosts and, with Manchester City to come on the final day, their chances of a return to the continent appear to be over.
Back in November, Harry Wilson scored in both the 92nd and 97th minute as Fulham fought back to claim a famous 2-1 win over Brentford on the banks of the River Thames. 195 days later and four miles north, can the Bees exact revenge and claim three precious points?
Brentford vs Fulham head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 67.
- Brentford Wins: 25. Draws: 18. Fulham Wins: 24.
Brentford team news
Thomas Frank has named an identical XI throughout this four-match winning streak, so why change a winning formulae? This will see January signing Michael Kayode keep his place at right-back, while 21-year-old Yehor Yarmolyuk is enjoying his best run in midfield.
Vitaly Janelt remains sidelined following heel surgery, Aaron Hickey, Kristoffer Ajer and Fábio Carvalho are also out, while club-record signing Igor Thiago, who's made just six appearances due to a meniscus and then knee injury, will be hoping to come off the bench in a third straight game.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-2-3-1): Flekken; Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Nørgaard, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
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Bryan Mbeumo has scored 18 goals so far this season, while he has previously netted on three occasions against Fulham, so will he mark this West London derby with a goal?
Fulham team news
Marco Silva is without Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Reiss Nelson and Rodrigo Muniz, while Saša Lukić sat out last weekend's defeat due to a knock. In better news, Antonee Robinson, who also sat out the Everton game, could return at left-back, displacing Ryan Sessegnon.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Brentford: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Pereira, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
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As already alluded to, Harry Wilson was the stoppage time hero in the reverse fixture, scoring twice off the bench, so can he fire Fulham to another victory over Brentford?
Brentford vs Fulham prediction
We are backing Brentford for the three points on Sunday. The Bees are in excellent form, while Fulham certainly are not, hence why a home win is the most-likely outcome: Brentford 3-1 Fulham.
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How to watch Brentford vs Fulham on TV
Brentford vs Fulham Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Brentford vs Fulham on live stream
Brentford vs Fulham will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Brentford vs Fulham?
Brentford vs Fulham takes place on Sunday 18 May 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).