A place in the Premier League is on the line when London rivals Brentford and Fulham face off at Wembley Stadium in the Championship play-off final on Tuesday evening.
Both teams had a chance at automatic promotion on the final day of the season but neither could claim victory over relegation-threatened sides, forcing them to go through the play-offs.
Brentford vs Fulham Latest Odds
Brentford won 24 games during the campaign – the most of any Championship side except table-toppers Leeds – and are 23/20 (2.15) with bet365 to earn promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
A Tom Cairney goal earned Fulham promotion in the play-off final two years ago and the Cottagers are 13/5 (3.60) to repeat the feat this time around.
It has been three years since the play-off final ended in a draw after 90 minutes and bet365 offer 11/5 (3.20) that this tie goes to extra time.
Brentford vs Fulham Team News
Aleksandar Mitrovic missed both legs of Fulham’s semi-final win over Cardiff as a precaution but Scott Parker will be optimistic that the Serb is fit to start at Wembley.
Thomas Frank has no injury worries ahead of this one, meaning Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma should lead the line for Brentford.
Brentford vs Fulham Preview
The Championship play-off final is usually a tense affair, with Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Derby last season being the first time since 2012 that the showpiece match has seen more than two goals.
In fact, four of those seven ended 1-0 with another finishing goalless and goalscoring form throughout the season tends to matter little in the play-off final.
Fulham’s meeting with Aston Villa in 2018 saw just one goal despite only Wolves scoring more than those teams during the season, and it could be that this edition follows a similar trend.
Brentford vs Fulham Tips and Predictions
Brentford did the double over Fulham during the season, winning 1-0 at home and 2-0 away, and opposing both teams to score once again is available at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365.
Also of interest should be combining that with under 2.5 goals, which is offered at 21/20 (2.05) to provide an odds-against opportunity for bettors.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Both teams to score - No at 4/5 (1.80) for a 2pt stake with bet365 