Charlton Athletic make their final trip to Griffin Park to take on Brentford. The Addicks and Bees are battling for different causes in this vital West v South London derby.
Charlton Athletic Make Their Final Trip to Griffin Park to Take on Brentford
Brentford Aiming for Sixth Consecutive League Win
Brentford are in rampant form looking for a sixth consecutive league win. Victory is imperative in terms of keeping their automatic promotion hopes alive. Visitors Charlton need the points to ensure their Championship status. The Addicks start this game two points clear of the relegation zone.
The Bees are fresh off an excellent home win against in-form Wigan Athletic. Brentford are the only side yet to concede a goal since the restart.
Said Benrahma showed his qualities again with a stunning hat-trick. He will be Brentford’s key man once again in this crucial London derby.
A sixth straight league win will put Brentford to within two points of the automatic promotion places. They are also targeting a sixth consecutive clean sheet.
Shandon Baptiste will be assessed after going off injured in the Wigan game. Baptiste’s injury could hand a recall to Josh Dasilva who started on the bench before replacing Baptiste.
Charlton Hoping to Respond After Their Loss to Rivals Millwall
The visiting Addicks are hoping to bounce back from their loss to bitter rivals Millwall. Charlton showed plenty of endeavours but couldn’t find the back of the net – a big issue for them all season.
However, they will head into this full of confidence having won the reverse fixture in August. They have the added incentive of potentially securing the league double.
Lee Bowyer has been encouraged by their performances since the restart and will ensure his side make things tough for Brentford. His Charlton team are hardworking and tough to break down. If they are to have success at Griffin Park, they need to create some opportunities and take them.
Set pieces may be Charlton’s best bet of hurting Brentford. Lee Bowyer may opt to rotate his side following Friday’s defeat. Sam Field and Jonny Williams could come into the team.
Victory for the Addicks will move them five points clear of the relegation zone with four games to play.
Prediction
This will be a difficult game for Charlton. Brentford are playing some wonderful football and scoring plenty of goals. A sixth straight win is the incentive for the Bees as the push the Championship top two. Charlton can edge themselves to closer to safety if they secure a third win in five games.
Brentford 2-0 Charlton Athletic
Main Photo
