Brentford vs. Manchester City Preview and Free Picks

After a week of cup competitions, the Premier League returns with Brentford hosting Manchester City on Matchday 21.

Brentford secured an important and impressive victory in their last game against Southampton, breaking a negative streak.

Meanwhile, Manchester City has found its winning form again and hopes to continue this momentum to climb back to the top.

Brentford vs. Manchester City Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Brentford?

Brentford is not having the season it had hoped for. With 27 points, they sit in 11th place after eight wins, three draws, and nine losses, scoring 38 goals and conceding 35 one of the highest totals in the league. This season, they have managed to keep a clean sheet only three times, two of which were 0-0 draws.

At home, Brentford has performed well and is the second-best home team in the league. They have seven wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring 27 goals and conceding 19.

While their defense has some of the worst numbers in the league, their attack (38 goals) is the fifth-best, trailing only Liverpool (47), Tottenham (42), Arsenal (39), and Chelsea (39). Bryan Mbeumo (13 goals) and Yoane Wissa (10 goals) are having an excellent season.

Manager Thomas Frank faces a long injury list. Besides Igor Thiago, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, Joshua Dasilva, and young talent Gustavo Nunes are all sidelined. The only positive news is the return of Rico Henry, who played this weekend after more than three months out with injury.

Why Bet on Manchester City?

It’s likely the first calm moment for Manchester City in quite some time. After a major slump where they lost nine matches and drew three, throughout 13 games, the team now enjoys a small positive streak.

City have secured back-to-back Premier League wins against Leicester (0-2) and West Ham (4-1), along with a commanding FA Cup victory over fourth-division Salford (8-0). Scoring 14 goals and conceding just one in this stretch brings back memories of the dominant form expected from Pep Guardiola’s side.

Despite this improvement, the club remains outside European competition spots. With 34 points, they sit in sixth place, 12 units behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. In the league, City have won 10 matches, drawn four, and lost six, scoring 36 goals while conceding 27.

Away from home, City’s performances have been mixed and far from their usual standards: four wins, two draws, and four losses, with 15 goals scored and 13 conceded. They have only collected four points from their last 18 available on the road.

Goalkeeper Ederson returned to action this weekend and is expected to reclaim his starting role. However, Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Rúben Dias, and John Stones remain sidelined with injuries.

Final Betting Analysis: Brentford vs. Manchester City

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester City, with their Moneyline set at 1.62, Brentford at 5.0, and a draw at 4.33.

It seems Manchester City is emerging from their rough patch, while Brentford has struggled to maintain consistency, losing the home strength they once had in recent matches. Recent results lead us to favor a win for the Citizens by 3-1.

Look for a win for Manchester City in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.62, you will gain $62 for a total payout of $162.

Brentford vs. Manchester City Betting pick: Manchester City