Manchester City and Brentford go head-to-head at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League this weekend. This will be the final game on the Premier League schedule for both soccer teams before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break.
Champions City are the overwhelming favorites to get the win on home soil. Check out the latest Premier League odds in our in-depth Man City vs Brentford betting preview.
Last Game Records
Manchester City’s Last Game Records
Manchester City head into this one in fine fettle. They have won four league and cup games on the trot since drawing with Borussia Dortmund in a UEFA Champions League group game last month.
In midweek, the Manchester giants beat Chelsea 2-0 at home to reach the last eight of the EFL Cup. A few days before, Erling Haaland netted at the death to give City a vital 2-1 victory over Fulham in the league.
Brentford Last Game Records
Brentford were also in cup action in midweek. However, they were beaten at home on penalties by EFL League Two side Gillingham.
In their last Premier League encounter, the Bees drew 2-2 in a thrilling match with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Worryingly for Thomas Frank and his men, Brentford are now winless in five across all competitions.
Matchup Information
- Manchester City vs. Brentford
- Premier League
- Saturday, 12 Nov 2022, 07:30 PM EDT
- USA Network
Manchester City vs. Brentford Betting Analysis
Manchester City
With Arsenal kicking off later in the day, three points will lift the home team back to the top of the Premier League standings.
After 13 games played on the Manchester City schedule, the champions have collected an impressive 32 points.
City have won ten of their opening 13 on their EPL schedule, losing just one league game thus far.
Since that narrow loss to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Anfield a month back, the heavyweights have hit back with three straight wins in the league, seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion, Leicester City and Fulham.
EFL Championship Champions
Last weekend’s home league fixture with EFL Championship champions Fulham turned out to be far more stressful than Pep Guardiola was hoping for.
Things were going to plan when Julian Alvarez gave Man City an early lead, but Joao Cancelo’s 26th-minute red card threatened to turn the game on its head.
Andreas Pereira scored from the spot, but the prolific Haaland bagged a penalty right at the death to win the points for ten-man City.
During Pep Days
During the Pep days, the Etihad Stadium has been a real fortress, and Man City have been faultless on their own patch so far this season.
They have won every league and cup matchup at the Etihad, beating the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Chelsea along the way.
As is so often the case these days, Guardiola’s superstars head into this home fixture as the strong favorites to get the win. Check out the best Man City vs Brentford betting tips and Premier League odds.
Brentford
Brentford had a fine first year in the Premier League last term, staying up with real ease. Of course, avoiding the drop will be the priority for the London side once again.
Frank’s Troops
Right now, Frank’s troops are four points above 18th in 11th.Brentford are without a league win in four since beating Brighton a month ago.
However, three of those four have ended in draws. Frank’s side head to Manchester having won just one of their last nine league and cup games.
Away from the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford have yet to win in the Premier League. Their only away success of the season came against League Two side Colchester United in the second round of the EFL Cup.
Brentford’s Last Victory
Brentford’s last away league victory was at Everton at the end of last season. This will be another tough test for the west London side.
The Bees are winless away from home in the league this season, while the hosts have won every league and cup game at the Etihad Stadium. Our Man City vs Brentford betting predictions are below.
EPL Injury Report
Manchester City almost have a fully-fit team, with only England right back Kyle Walker missing. Walker recently suffered a groin injury and is scheduled to make a comeback in late November.
Things are far different for Brentford, as the Bees have no fewer than seven players on the injury list right now.
Aaron Hickey, Pontus Jansson and Thomas Strakosha are out until December. Also, Charlie Goode, Kristoffer Ajer, Shandon Baptiste and Vitaly Janelt are sidelined.
Manchester City vs. Brentford Betting Preview
Manchester City have been very easy on the eye this season, especially on their own patch. Even with ten men, the Citizens managed to see off Fulham last weekend to preserve their 100% winning home record. They should be too strong for Brentford this weekend.
The Bees have picked up several eye-catching results since winning promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs, but we can only see one winner in this one.
Manchester City vs. Brentford Betting Prediction
Manchester City are tough to break down at the Etihad, shipping just seven times in seven home league matches. At the other end, they are the top scorers with 29 home goals.
Have a punt on Man City to win to nil this weekend at the solid betting odds of -120.
Bundesliga Pick: Manchester City (-120)
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