Gtech Community Stadium (14:00 BST) stages the West London derby on Sunday as Brentford (11th, 7 pts) welcome Fulham (9th, 8 pts). Bryan Mbeumo's movement and Yoane Wissa's creativity make Brentford a compelling home side; Fulham's settled 4-3-3 with Iwobi and Pereira should provide a competitive counter.
Brentford: Mbeumo keeps them in the game
Thomas Frank's Brentford sit 11th — inconsistent but difficult to beat at home. Mbeumo (26 FPL pts) and Wissa (22 pts) form a dynamic partnership. Hickey has been bright at right-back; Norgaard screens effectively. Three draws against mid-table sides explain the modest points total despite good performances.
Brentford Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Fulham: Marco Pereira making the difference
Marco Silva's Fulham have been competitive — ninth on eight points after picking up draws against top-six sides. Andreas Pereira (24 FPL pts) creates and contributes from midfield; Iwobi's versatility makes Fulham hard to contain on the left side. Leno has been solid in goal.
Season snapshot
- Brentford are 11th on 7 points (8 scored, 8 conceded) through GW5.
- Last time out (GW5): Crystal Palace 1–1 Brentford — Wissa levelled with a late header.
- Brentford FPL top pick: Bryan Mbeumo (26 pts, £7.4m, 8.1% owned).
- Fulham are 9th on 8 points (10 scored, 7 conceded) through GW5.
- Last time out (GW5): Fulham 2–2 Newcastle — Pereira double.
- Fulham FPL top pick: Andreas Pereira (24 pts, £6.8m, 6.9% owned).
- The West London derby has been drawn in 3 of the last 5 Premier League meetings.
- Brentford have scored in every home game this season.
FPL picks
- Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, FWD): home vs Fulham — 26 FPL pts, goal in GW4, consistent output.
- Andreas Pereira (Fulham, MID): brace in GW5 — form player, worth rotating into your squad.
- Yoane Wissa (Brentford, MID): late goals, involvement in set pieces — viable differential.
- Prediction: Brentford 1–1 Fulham.
Verdict
Derby form is unpredictable. Prediction: Brentford 1–1 Fulham.