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Brentford vs. Crystal Palace prediction, pick for Sunday 5/17/26

Brentford vs. Crystal Palace prediction, pick for Sunday 5/17/26

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By: Ciaran Doyle

Matchweek 37 of the Premier League continues on Sunday as Crystal Palace travel to take on Brentford in a game that sees eighth place take on 15th.

Brentford are -130 favorites on the moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +310. Fancy a Crystal Palace win? The Eagles are +300 to pick up three points.

Brentford vs. Crystal Palace Prediction, Pick

These teams have one thing in common: they both lost their last match 3-0 to Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Now they face off on Sunday, with this game meaning a lot more for one team than the other.

With two games to go, Brentford sit in eighth place which could mean a spot in European competition next season. They were only two points ahead of Chelsea and Everton, so points are crucial for the Bees in their quest to get into Europe. On the other hand, Crystal Palace don’t have anything to play for. The Eagles are safe from relegation, and they have a UEFA Conference League final to look forward to a few days after the season ends. At this point, they will have one eye on their final.

This matchup has been split down the middle in the last five meetings, with two wins apiece and a draw.

The Bees have been hard to beat at home this season, only losing three of their 18 games. They’ve scored 31 goals, conceding only 19. Their home form is a huge reason why they’re fighting for Europe. Palace on the other hand are a bottom half team in terms of road form, losing half of their games while on their travels.

Brentford will take a huge step towards Europe in this game and collect the three points.

The Pick: Brentford Moneyline (-130)

Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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