Introduction to the Match
Brentford welcome Manchester City on Sunday in the seventh round of games in the Premier League. The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table. Keith Andrews’ Brentford are coming off a rousing 3-1 home win over Manchester United. An Igor Thiago brace put the Bees two goals to the good inside 20 minutes. Benjamin Sesko reduced arrears for United six minutes later, but Andrews’ side confirmed the three points with Mathias Jensen’s 95th-minute strike.
Recent Performance of the Teams
Snapping a three-game winless streak, losing two, the Bees are up to 12th in the standings, with seven points from six games, winning two. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s City are smarting from conceding a late equalizer in a 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw at FC Monaco in midweek. An Erling Haaland brace on either side of Jordan Teze’s 18th-minute equalizer seemingly put the Cityzens on course for all three points before Eric Dier’s 90th-minute penalty.
Head-to-Head Stats and Key Numbers
In 21 meetings across competitions, City lead Brentford 12-7 but drew their most recent meeting, 2-2 away in the Premier League in January. City are four games unbeaten in the fixture, winning three, all in the Premier League. The Bees are unbeaten at home this season, winning three of four games across competitions. The Cityzens have won two of five road outings across competitions this campaign, losing one. Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Brentford: W-L-W-D-L; City: D-W-W-D-W
Match Prediction
The two sides have made contrasting starts to the season. Following two losses in their opening three games, City are riding a six-game unbeaten run across competitions, winning four. In terms of the head-to-head record, the Cityzens hold a slender advantage and have won twice in their last four Premier League visits to Brentford, losing once. Andrews’ side, though, haven’t lost at home this season. However, considering the Cityzens’ superior recent form and quality, we expect Guardiola to register a landmark 250th win in his 350th Premier League game in charge, the quickest to the mark by 74 games. Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Manchester City
Betting Tips
Tip-1: Manchester City to win. Tip-2: Both teams to score (Both have netted in three of their last four meetings.) Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Three of their last four clashes have seen at least three goals scored.)
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Brentford and Manchester City promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win. While Brentford have been performing well at home, Manchester City’s recent form and quality make them the favorites to win. With the Cityzens seeking to register a landmark 250th win in Guardiola’s 350th Premier League game in charge, this match is not to be missed.
