Manchester United vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Monday night football under the lights at Old Trafford as the battle for Europe heats up

Manchester United and Brentford conclude the Premier League weekend in an important game in the race for Europe.

Man United are on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League following a 1-0 win over Chelsea last time out. Michael Carrick’s side now require four points from a possible 15 to be assured of a top-five finish.

Brentford, meanwhile, could yet finish sixth which may come with the additional bonus of Champions League football - depending on Aston Villa - to complete an impressive first season under Keith Andrews.

With this being the final game of the matchweek, Man Utd could slip down to fifth and the Bees may find themselves in the bottom half of the table if results elsewhere go against both teams.

Manchester United vs Brentford is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Monday, April 27, 2026.

The match will take place at Old Trafford.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Brentford

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 6.30pm BST on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Man United will welcome Harry Maguire back after the central defender missed the loss to Leeds and the win over Chelsea through suspension.

Maguire’s return is a timely boost for Carrick, who is without Lisandro Martinez - serving the second of a three-match ban - and Matthijs de Ligt because of a back issue.

Leny Yoro is a doubt after sitting out against Chelsea. Patrick Dorgu remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in January but is closing in on a return to training.

Bryan Mbeumo is expected to face his former club for a second time this season, but there is a decision to be made in attack as Benjamin Sesko had little impact from the start at Stamford Bridge.

As for Brentford, Rico Henry and Vitaly Janelt are likely to miss out. They will join long-term absentees Fabio Carvalho, Jay Dasilva and Antoni Milambo on the sidelines.

Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain, is a major doubt having not featured in any of the Bees’ fixtures since the international break.

Boost: Harry Maguire

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Manchester United vs Brentford prediction

Brentford have become the draw specialists in recent weeks with their last five games ending all square. Three of which have been goalless, so they do know how to grind out results home and away.

However, facing a Man Utd side with Champions League football in their sights represents a completely different challenge and the hosts will be desperate to put that defeat to Leeds right at the first time of asking.

United have been impressive under Carrick and we expect them to get a vital win here.

Manchester United to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

The reverse meeting earlier in the season finished 3-1 to Brentford as Mbeumo endured a miserable return to the Gtech Community Stadium. At Old Trafford, though, United have won all four Premier League matches between the two teams.

Manchester United wins: 11

Brentford wins: 8

Draws: 3

Manchester United vs Brentford match odds

Manchester United to win: 8/11

Brentford to win: 13/5