Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler return with another deep dive into the stats and tactics behind Brentford’s performances
This week, the lads analyse the Chelsea match through the numbers, digging into xG vs xGOT and what it reveals about chance quality, finishing, and overall control. There’s also a detailed look at Brentford’s 4-2-2-2 system — where it’s working well, where it can be refined, and how opponents are approaching it
Set pieces are a major focus, with an in-depth breakdown of corner kicks and long throws, comparing effectiveness this season with last and highlighting key trends.
The pod then turns to Nottingham Forest, with a statistical preview of the opposition, insight into Sean Dyche’s tactical approach, and a look at the Forest players to watch
Finally, Matt and Jacob give their predictions for Brentford’s points return across the upcoming Forest, Villa and Newcastle fixtures.
Stats-led. Tactics-focused. Proper football analysis.
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