Crystal Palace, Brentford meet in mid-table London derby.
Having sent Liverpool crashing out of the EFL Cup, Palace take on the Bees in this midtable London derby, hoping to put an end to a three-game winless run. Crystal Palace vs. Brentford kicks off at 15:00 [GMT+1] on Saturday, November 1, at Selhurst Park.
Tenth-placed Crystal Palace head back for Premier League duties, having knocked Liverpool out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, following a 3-0 win. The Eagles host Brentford on home turf for this mid-table London derby. Historically, Palace have struggled to dominate this fixture, winning just one of their eight Premier League meetings with Brentford (D5 L2) — a 3-1 home victory in December 2023. In addition, Palace have lost two of their last three league matches (D1), equalling their tally of defeats from the previous 19. However, Selhurst Park has become a fortress again under Glasner, with the Eagles unbeaten in their last ten home league games (W5 D5). Central to that form has been Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has scored 21 goals in 27 home Premier League starts under Glasner—a tally bettered only by Erling Haaland in that same period. Knowing they have just as many points as the visitors (13), putting an end to a three-game winless run [WWLDL] will be the club’s objective in this midtable London derby scheduled for Saturday. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Mateta in attack is expected against the Bees.
While the first two top-flight encounters between these clubs ended goalless, goals have flowed ever since, with both sides scoring in all six subsequent meetings. Brentford, meanwhile, have grown into the rivalry in recent years, completing a memorable league double over the Eagles last season, winning 2-1 both home and away. The Bees remain one of the league’s most direct and effective sides. Only Burnley have played a higher share of long passes this season, with the Bees maintaining a 14.9% long-ball rate — their highest since 2022–23. The Bees are also set-piece specialists, leading the league with eight goals from throw-ins since the start of last season. Their physical and inventive approach from dead-ball situations continues to be a vital weapon. Igor Thiago has quickly become Brentford’s main attacking outlet, scoring six goals in nine Premier League starts. His strike rate — a goal every 152 minutes — is the best of any player in the club’s Premier League history. With three consecutive victories within reach [WW], 11th-placed Brentford will be hoping a short trip across town will see them leapfrog the hosts. Igor Thiago is expected at the attacking end of Brentford’s 4—2—3—1 setup.