Brentford vs Leicester City
25th January 1245hrs
Football – England – Emirates FA Cup
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Bet365
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 1800 GMT, Thursday 23 January
In-form EFL Championship side Brentford entertain Premier League high-flyers Leicester City at Griffin Park in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Bees will be searching for their eighth league and cup home win on the spin. However, the Foxes have won seven of their last ten away from home in all competitions. Check out the latest odds, tips and predictions for this thrilling-looking FA Cup tie.
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Brentford Preview – Can the Championship side spring a surprise in the cup?
Brentford have recovered superbly well after a slow start to their season. The Bees are well and truly in the promotion mix in the Championship, as Thomas Frank’s boys are in fifth place. With the top two going off the boil of late, the Bees are now just five points behind second-placed Leeds United and six off the top.
Brentford have been remarkably strong on their own patch this season. Since losing to Huddersfield Town in the Championship back in early November, the Londoners have won each of their last seven league and cup matches on home turf. Also, they have won eight of their previous nine at Griffin Park.
One of those wins was an FA Cup victory against fellow Championship team Stoke City. It was a tight matchup in the capital, with Emiliano Marcondes scoring the only goal of the tie.
Brentford fear no foe at the moment, and they look capable of giving anyone a good game. Can Frank’s boys cause an upset in the FA Cup this weekend?
Sheffield Wednesday Preview – Will the Foxes’ Premier League quality shine through at Griffin Park?
Leicester City are enjoying a fabulous season in the Premier League. The Foxes thumped West Ham United at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, which put them back on track after back-to-back losses.
Leicester are three points behind second-placed Manchester City in third spot. Brendan Rodgers’ boys have won 15, drawn three and lost only six of their 24 Premier League matches thus far. The Midlands outfit are also through to the last four of this season’s Carabao Cup. This is shaping up to be one hell of a season for Rodgers and his troops.
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Saturday’s clash at Griffin Park will no doubt be a stern test for Leicester. However, having won seven of their past ten away games across all competitions, the Foxes will fancy their chances in London.
Brentford vs Leicester City Betting Advice
After two disappointing defeats, Leicester secured a much-needed win over West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League in midweek. The Foxes ran riot at the King Power Stadium, with Ayoze Perez (2), Harvey Barnes and Ricardo Pereira on the scoresheet.
Key Facts – Brentford vs Leicester City Betting Tip
- Brentford have won seven league and cup games in a row at Griffin Park
- Leicester have picked up seven wins from their past ten away fixtures in all competitions
- This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since January 1993
Brentford, who have not beaten Leicester since 1953, have hardly put a foot wrong at home over the last few months or so. However, Rodgers’ men could edge this one at Griffin Park. The away victory is priced at 10/11.
Leicester’s Ayoze Perez has been in good form lately, scoring seven goals since October. The Spaniard has been a big hit with the Foxes’ fans since arriving from Newcastle United in the summer, and Perez is available at 5/2 to follow up Wednesday’s brace with a goal anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Brentford vs Leicester City
Brentford to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Leicester City to win: 10/11 at Bet365
