Paddy’s tipster fancies a Saturday derby win for Brentford as Keith Andrews pushes for Europe.
Saturday’s Premier League action kicks off with a London derby in the 12:30pm slot as Brentford host neighbours Fulham. Just five miles separate Craven Cottage from the Gtech Community Stadium and there’s only three points between the sides in the race for Europe.
Keith Andrews has done a stellar job after replacing Thomas Frank last summer and the Dubliner could lead the Bees to their first-ever continental qualification in the weeks ahead. Fulham are closing the gap though, with Cottagers buoyed by the fact seventh place seals Euro football for next season.
Ahead of the derby, PP tipster Feargal Brennan delivers a super Bet Builder, with three of his picks is covered by Paddy’s Super Sub offer, meaning if a player is hooked off, the bet carries on to his replacement. So let’s get his Brentford v Fulham tips…
Brentford v Fulham Bet Builder Tips
Brentford to win & both teams to score: Yes
Igor Thiago to score
Harry Wilson 1+ shots on target
Caoimhin Kelleher to make 3+ saves
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WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 12:30pm
WHERE: Gtech Community Stadium, London
TV: TNT Sports 1/HBOMax
Brentford to win & both teams to score: Yes
Brentford never finished above ninth place under Frank and Andrews looks set to break that barrier however the season wraps up. They come into this game in the middle of an odd run of form with four successive Premier League draws after being held at 2-2 by Everton last weekend.
That’s not ideal for Andrews – but at least they’re not losing games – with just one defeat in their last nine top-flight outings. Fulham’s own push for Europe is wavering a little, with only one win in four, so I can see Brentford breaking their drawing streak with a home win on Saturday.
However, with no clean sheet in their last five home league ties, Brentford are a bit rocky at the back and I can see Fulham nicking a goal or two.
Igor Thiago to score
Speaking of goals… what about Igor Thiago!?! The Brazilian has been a machine in front of goal for Andrews this season and he could now lead Carlo Ancelotti’s attack at the World Cup.
After an injury-ravaged first season at the club – where he failed to score a single goal – he’s been a revelation in 2025/26. 21 league goals so far puts him just one behind Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race and he’s broken the Ivan Toney/Bryan Mbeumo club record of 20 goals in a Premier League campaign.
A brace against Everton brings him onto four scored in his last five league games and he looks ready to terrorise the Fulham backline this weekend.
Harry Wilson 1+ shots on target
From Fulham’s perspective, they don’t have anyone with the potency of Igor Thiago in their ranks, but Harry Wilson is enjoying the season of his life with 10 goals and six assists in the Premier League.
With his contract expiring in June, there’s major speculation that he could leave Craven Cottage after four years, with several Champions League teams reportedly eyeing him up. With two goals in his last four Fulham games, he’s a decent shout to score, but I’ll stick with at least a shot on target, which he’s landed in three of his last five.
Caoimhin Kelleher to make 3+ saves
As brilliant as Igor Thiago has been at one end of the pitch for Brentford, Caoimhin Kelleher has been sensational at the other for Andrews, after joining from Liverpool last summer.
The Corkman has played 31 of Brentford’s 32 league games in 2025/26 and will be vital in their quest for Europe. He’s conceded six goals in his four games and can expect a busy game this weekend.
He made four saves against Leeds and Everton, including a few crackers against the Toffees, and three or more looks likely in this derby batttle.
Brentford v Fulham Tips
Brentford to win & both teams to score: Yes
Igor Thiago to score
Harry Wilson 1+ shots on target
Caoimhin Kelleher to make 3+ saves
A Bet Builder with these selections pays approximately 10/1 with Paddy Power. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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