In over 20 years of football, Brentford are yet to lose a home opening day match. Birmingham will be looking to change that when both teams clash this Saturday afternoon.
Brentford did finish last season in 11thplace however, that doesn’t necessarily mean their season was a strong one. In actual fact, the only reason they finished so high was because the Bees managed to win all of their last remaining three games.
Without those wins it can be assumed that Brentford would have finished in 16thspot, just above of Birmingham.
Speaking of Birmingham, this is a side which at one point was enjoying a decent campaign until a federation decision oversaw a nine point deduction for financial reasons.
Without that penalty, Birmingham would have finished the season in 14thplace – still a rather disappointing finish for this club.
Looking at the betting ahead of this game, it’s Brentford who have been made the favourites at 3/4.
Our recommendation is to back the London outfit to continue their run of three straight home wins. The Bees to win and both teams to score is currently priced at 13/5 and that is our choice ahead of this game.
Recommendation
Brentford to win and both teams to score – 13/5 888Sport*
*prices correct at time of writing and are subject to change
**New customers only, limited to one per person. If you've previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and it loses they will refund your stake in CASH. Max. refund for this offer is £10. T&Cs apply.
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Brentford vs Birmingham
Brentford did finish last season in 11thplace however, that doesn’t necessarily mean their season was a strong one. In actual fact, the only reason they finished so high was because the Bees managed to win all of their last remaining three games.
Without those wins it can be assumed that Brentford would have finished in 16thspot, just above of Birmingham.
Speaking of Birmingham, this is a side which at one point was enjoying a decent campaign until a federation decision oversaw a nine point deduction for financial reasons.
Without that penalty, Birmingham would have finished the season in 14thplace – still a rather disappointing finish for this club.
Looking at the betting ahead of this game, it’s Brentford who have been made the favourites at 3/4.
Our recommendation is to back the London outfit to continue their run of three straight home wins. The Bees to win and both teams to score is currently priced at 13/5 and that is our choice ahead of this game.
Recommendation
Brentford to win and both teams to score – 13/5 888Sport*
*prices correct at time of writing and are subject to change
**New customers only, limited to one per person. If you've previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and it loses they will refund your stake in CASH. Max. refund for this offer is £10. T&Cs apply.
Head to Head Comparison
Brentford - Last 5 Matches
Birmingham City - Last 5 Matches