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Crystal Palace vs Brentford Prediction, Pick, EPL Odds for Sunday, May 17

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Crystal Palace (11-14-11) and Brentford (14-13-9) will face off today at 10:00 a.m. EDT at Brentford Community Stadium in London, England.

Brentford is favored at a -134 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-155o / +120u) goals.

Let's get into my Crystal Palace vs. Brentford prediction.

Crystal Palace vs. Brentford Prediction

Pick: Brentford Double Chance (Win or Draw) & Both Teams To Score

My Crystal Palace vs. Brentford best bet is for Brentford to secure at least a point while both teams find the back of the net.

Crystal Palace vs. Brentford Odds

Crystal Palace Logo
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. EDT
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Crystal Palace Odds
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+0.5
-100
2.5
-155o / +120u
+322
Brentford Odds
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-0.5
-145
2.5
-155o / +120u
-134
Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute SOCCER odds here.
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Crystal Palace vs. Brentford Picks, Parlay

Leg 1: Brentford Double Chance (Win or Draw)
Leg 2: Both Teams To Score

The motivation gap between these two teams is the central theme of this matchup. Brentford is in a tight race for European qualification, and a victory in its final home game is crucial. Its performance at GTech Community Stadium has been formidable this season, as it has lost just three times on home turf. The Bees have been a potent offensive force in front of their fans, averaging 1.72 goals per game, which ranks as the fifth-highest home goal return in the league. This offensive consistency should see them score against a distracted Crystal Palace team.

However, a Brentford clean sheet seems unlikely. Crystal Palace, despite having its attention fixed on an upcoming European cup final, has continued to find the scoresheet. It recently scored twice against Everton and also netted at Anfield. With attackers like Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, who have a combined 19 Premier League goals, the Eagles possess enough firepower to trouble Brentford's defense. This makes the combination of a Brentford result and both teams scoring an attractive play.

Crystal Palace vs. Brentford Projections

Projected Chance of Winning

Crystal PalaceDrawBrentford
25.7%22.7%51.6%

Projected Total Goals

Crystal PalaceTotal GoalsBrentford
1.172.931.76

Crystal Palace vs. Brentford Betting Analysis

This match is a classic case of one team having everything to play for while the other's priorities lie elsewhere. Brentford sits in eighth place, chasing a historic first-ever qualification for a European competition. It has proven its mettle this season, especially at home, where it has collected over 60% of its total points.

Conversely, Crystal Palace is comfortably in 15th place, safe from relegation but out of the running for any meaningful league position. Its entire focus has shifted to the Europa Conference League final, its only path to silverware and European football next season. Manager Oliver Glasner is expected to heavily rotate his squad to keep key players fresh, which will likely diminish its competitiveness in this fixture. Its recent league form reflects this lack of focus, as it is without a win in its previous five outings.

Head-to-head history shows a competitive series, with both teams winning two of the last five meetings and one ending in a draw. These matches have often been high-scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game over that span. While Palace won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier in the season, the current circumstances heavily favor a motivated Brentford side playing in front of its home supporters.

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