Monday's Premier League game is a fascinating London derby between Fulham and Brentford, who are both battling to remain in the top half of the table after solid starts to the season.
Staying well clear of the relegation battle is probably still the realistic target of both teams this year, but doubts may be creeping in at Craven Cottage with Fulham on a three-game winless run.
The team's confidence took another hit with Everton's late equaliser at Goodison Park last weekend.
The Bees have been in fantastic form at home, taking an impressive 13 points from a possible 15 in front of their own fans, but they have nothing to show for their efforts in four games on the road so far, although they have faced some formidable opponents.
- BRENTFORD TO WIN
- OVER 2.5 GOALS
- BRYAN MBEUMO ANYTIME GOALSCORER
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Bees Can Put An End To Away Struggles
Brentford's promising start to the season has been almost entirely based around their home performances, with 100 per cent of their Premier League points being won at the Gtech Community Stadium.
However, they have had a tough schedule of early road games to negotiate, with their four away defeats coming to teams above them in the table - Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham, while they led at half-time against Manchester United in their most recent away game before going down 2-1.
Yoane Wissa made his return to action as a substitute in that match after a month out injured, and the talented forward is already back among the goals, scoring twice in the 4-3 win over Ipswich, so the Bees should have plenty of firepower for this short trip.
The Cottagers have hit a rough patch recently and, after losing only one of their first eight league and cup fixtures in 90 minutes - their own trip to Old Trafford on the opening day - they have managed just one point from their last three top-flight tests.
Brentford look overpriced to get their first away success of the campaign and they are unbeaten in their last three games against the Cottagers, winning this fixture 3-0 last season.
BRENTFORD TO WIN
Derby Dust-Up Should Be A Lively Encounter
Brentford's games have been some of the most entertaining in the Premier League so far this season, with the 36 goals in their first nine matches beaten only by Wolves (37) before the current round of fixtures began.
The Bees' last three league games have produced 18 goals with 5-3 and 4-3 home wins over Wolves and Ipswich either side of the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, so it would be no surprise to see this turning into another lively affair.
Both teams have scored in Brentford's last nine matches and there have also been goals for both sides in seven of Fulham's last eight games.
The Cottagers have not been shut out since their 1-0 loss to Man Utd in August and should be able to contribute to a game with at least three goals even if they end up as the losing side.
OVER 2.5 GOALS
Mbeumo Can Be A Menace To Home Side
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo was behind only Manchester City's Erling Haaland in the Premier League goal charts after last week's round of top-flight fixtures and the Cameroonian forward is capable of adding to his tally of eight goals at Craven Cottage.
Mbeumo has found the net in six of his nine league matches this season and struck twice, including a dramatic late winner, in the pulsating 4-3 home win over Ipswich last week.
He should have fond memories of the venue for Monday's game too, having scored twice in last season's 3-0 win there.
BRYAN MBEUMO ANYTIME GOALSCORER
