Brentford vs Manchester City Predictions

Brentford is coming off a defeat to Plymouth, whereas City thrashed Salford 8-0 in their recent encounter. Given the contrasting forms of both these teams, we expect City to clinch all three points. You can add over 2.5.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London

Date: Tuesday, 14^th January 2025

Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time

Kicking off a three-game road trip in the English capital, a revitalized Manchester City seek a fourth win on the spin in Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Pep Guardiola's merciless men embarrassed Salford City 8-0 in FA Cup action at the weekend, whereas the Bees' sting was rendered ineffective by Plymouth Argyle in a shock 1-0 third-round defeat.

Head-to-head:

• Brentford have won 2 of the 7 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City recorded 5 victories.
•  The Cityzens won their last 3 clashes.
• 5 of their 7 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Brentford in the league: L-L-D-L-W
• Brentford in all competitions: L-D-L-W-L
• Man City in the League: L-L-D-W-W
• Man City in all competitions: L-D-W-W-W

Team News:

• For Brentford, Ben Mee and Rico Henry are set to miss the upcoming game.
• For Man City, Ederson, Rodri and Oscar Bobb will be absent due to injury concerns.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bryan Mbeumo, the 25-year-old dynamic forward, has been a linchpin for Brentford since his breakout performances last season. Born in France, Mbeumo represented the nation at youth levels before pledging allegiance to Cameroon in 2022. Since then, he has earned 20 caps for the Indomitable Lions, contributing five crucial goals. His first international goal came in a thrilling 2-2 friendly against Mexico, and he recently showcased his prowess by finding the net during an AFCON qualification clash against Kenya. As Brentford prepare to face Manchester City, Mbeumo’s sharp form and knack for delivering in key moments will be instrumental in their pursuit of a strong result.
• Bernardo Silva, the 30-year-old Portuguese maestro from Lisbon, has been a pivotal figure for Manchester City since he arrived in 2017 from AS Monaco. A product of Benfica’s esteemed academy, Silva has showcased his exceptional playmaking abilities, amassing 253 appearances and netting 41 goals for the Cityzens. His versatility and tactical intelligence have made him indispensable to club and country. Silva, a stalwart for the Portugal national team, has earned nearly 100 caps and played a crucial role in their 2018-19 UEFA Nations League triumph. As Manchester City seek to sustain their recent resurgence, Silva’s creative flair, precise passing, and relentless work ethic will be integral to driving their campaign forward.