Brentford vs VfL Wolfsburg Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season friendlies 2024

Die Wolfe to take on the Bees in a friendly encounter.

From getting promoted in 2021 to exhibiting a promising brand of football in the 2022-23 season, it was expected that the Bees could be knocking on the doors of a top-six finish the next season. However, contrary to expectations, Brentford narrowly escaped relegation, finishing two places above relegated side Luton Town.

Despite their inconsistent performances, the positive was their ability to score plenty of goals, averaging 1.5 goals per match in the previous season of the Premier League. The Bees will be eagerly looking forward to regaining their momentum and form with a win over the Wolves. Brentford kick-started their pre-season campaign with a big victory over AFC Wimbledon, followed by a draw against Benfica.

Estrela Amadora handed them their first defeat of the pre-season. In their most recent fixture, they played to a 1-1 draw against Watford FC.

On the other hand, the German side Wolfsburg are coming off a very disappointing season, finishing seventh from the bottom of the Bundesliga table. The Wolves are eagerly looking to redeem themselves with a win over Premier League side Brentford in their own backyard. Wolfsburg began their pre-season campaign with a defeat to Anderlecht but then edged out LOSC Lille by a slender margin.

Hanover 96 handed them the second defeat of the campaign. In their most recent encounter against Como, they played a goalless draw. Fans at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg are hopeful that their team can bounce back from a frustrating season and ensure they play good football.

Both Brentford and Wolfsburg are looking to bounce back from disappointing previous seasons. Wolfsburg will be aiming for their second victory of the pre-season campaign, while Brentford, who have won only one fixture in their campaign so far, will also be looking to emerge victorious in the upcoming match against the German side.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England

Form:

Brentford (in all competitions): D-L-D-W-L

Wolfsburg (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-L

Players to watch:

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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 7, 2024

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

The Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo is a distinguished alumnus of the illustrious Troyes Academy in France. He embarked on his professional footballing journey with Troyes AC before establishing himself at Brentford. Over the past half-decade, Mbeumo has been an indispensable asset to the Bees, demonstrating unwavering loyalty amid persistent transfer speculations.

Accumulating over 184 appearances and netting 45 goals, he has been pivotal in the PL club’s ascension to the zenith of English football. His previous season commenced with remarkable prowess, as he scored five goals in just seven appearances. His performance earned him a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Month award.

However, his trajectory was abruptly hindered by a severe ankle injury sustained during a defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. A setback that contributed to Brentford concluding the season in the lower echelons of the Premier League standings.

Jakub Kaminski (Wolfsburg)

Jakub Kaminski, the 22-year-old Polish prodigy hailing from Ruda Slaska, is poised to be a linchpin for Wolfsburg in their forthcoming clash. Kaminski commenced his career at Szombierki Bytom and subsequently made over 85 appearances for Lech Poznań across three seasons, scoring 14 goals. In 2022, he transitioned to the German side Wolfsburg, where he has since made 48 appearances and scored four goals.

His debut goal for the Poland national team came against Wales during the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League A match. The Ekstraklasa Young Player of the Season 2022 awardee, Kamiński is determined to steer Wolfsburg back to victorious ways. They will have aspirations of not only showcasing exquisite football but also contending for silverware in the forthcoming season.

Match facts:

• Brentford won a solitary game in their previous five fixtures.
• Wolfsburg are coming after a goalless draw with Como.
• Wolfsburg registered two clean sheets in their pre-season campaign so far.

Brentford vs Wolfsburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Brentford to win the match.
• Tip 2: Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist.
• Tip 3: Mark Flekken to keep a clean sheet.

Injury and team news:

The home side Brentford will most likely miss the presence of Brazilian center-forward Igor Thiago, English midfielder Josh Dasliva and Scottish right-back Aaron Hickey.

Wolfsburg are also set to miss Polish center-forward Bartosz Bialek, Lukas Nmecha, Mohammed Amoura and Rogerio for the upcoming friendly.

Head to head:

These two sides previously met each other two years ago in a classic entertaining fixture that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Predicted lineup:

Brentford (3-4-3):

Flekken (GK); Collins, Ajer, Ji-Soo; Trevitt, Jensen, Norgaard, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Schade, Wissa

Wolfsburg (3-4-2-1):

Grabara (GK); Lacroix, Bornauw, Zesiger; Kaminski, Dardai, Arnold, Baku; Majer, Wimmer; Behrens

Match prediction for Brentford vs VfL Wolfsburg:

Both sides are equally competent to get the better of each other. However, the long list of absentees from the Wolfsburg squad gives Brentford a golden opportunity to emerge victorious comfortably.

Prediction: Brentford 2-0 VfL Wolfsburg

Telecast for Brentford vs VfL Wolfsburg:

Croatia: Sport Klub 1 HR

Finland: V Sport Football

Norway: Viaplay

Serbia: Sport Klub 1 SRB

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