Brentford FC entered the English Premier League in 2021, finishing 13th on their debut. This was followed by a 9th-place finish in the 2022-23 season, before slipping to 16th in 2023-24.
On the other hand, Manchester City has lifted the trophy eight times, including consecutive wins in the last four seasons.
With the current season of the Premier League already halfway through, Brentford and Man City have played 20 matches. According to the current standings (accurate to the time of publishing), City is in the sixth position with 34 points, while Brentford is 11th with 27 points.
They face each other on Tuesday, 14th January. Will Man City blaze through yet another match? Or will the Bees, as Brentford is popularly known, pull a surprise win? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Brentford vs Manchester City match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Tuesday, 14 January, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Brentford: Team Analysis and Preview
The Bees play as a cohesive unit under coach Thomas Frank and have managed to finish mid-table every season since their debut in 2021 – a fantastic feat for a new Premier League team.
This season, they reached the 7th position before slowly slipping down to 11th. They have won eight matches, seven of which came at home. Their only away victory was a 5–0 sweep over Southampton earlier this month.
The dynamic duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have been leading the charge with 13 and 10 goals, respectively. The Bees now have two players with double-figure goals – something no other team has achieved yet this season.
Mbeumo and Wissa have made up for the gap left by star striker Ivan Toney, who transferred to Saudi Pro club Al Ahli. Igor Thiago, who was meant to be his replacement, suffered two injuries this season and has missed several games. He is expected to be back in February.
Despite their striking capabilities, the Bees have a weakened defense as defenders Ethan Pinnock (2 goals), Kristoffer Ajer, and Ben Mee are sitting out due to injuries.
However, the Bees are riding high on their big win against Southampton and will be charged up to take on City.
Manchester City: Analysis and Team Preview
Defending champions Manchester City is having a rocky season. They have lifted the Premier League trophy every year since 2020-21. This time though they have slipped to the sixth position with only 10 victories in 20 matches. They have drawn four and lost six games, putting their boss, Pep Guardiola, in a difficult position.
City began the season with an impressive win streak, positioning themselves just a point behind leader Liverpool by October. Their Champions League campaign also started strong, securing the eighth spot. However, now they are 22nd in the Champions League and 6th in the Premier League.
Their mid-season performance has been marred by injuries. Star midfielder and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is out for the entire season after he suffered a ligament rupture. Center backs Nathan Ake, John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Manuel Akanji have missed several games due to injuries.
City had a four-match losing streak, including a 0-4 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur, which ended their 52-game unbeaten run at home.
Guardiola is looking to bring new faces into the club during the January transfer window.
There’s an interest in signing 25-year-old Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt as a replacement for Rodri. The same is also true of Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson.
City’s form has slightly improved with two consecutive wins. They soundly defeated West Ham 4–1 in a home game, and Leicester City 2–0 in an away game.
Brentford and Manchester City: Recent Results
Brentford
- Defeated Southampton 5–0 (4 January)
- Lost to Arsenal 1–3 (2 January)
- Draw with Brighton 0–0 (28 December)
- Lost to Nottingham Forest 0–2 (21 December)
- Lost to Chelsea 1–2 (16 December)
Manchester City
- Defeated West Ham 4–1 (4 January)
- Defeated Leicester City 2–0 (29 December)
- Draw with Everton 1–1 (26 December)
- Lost to Aston Villa 1–2 (21 December)
- Lost to Manchester United 1–2 (15 December)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Brentford | Stats | Manchester City |
| 11 | League position | 6 |
| 8 | Matches Won | 10 |
| 3 | Drawn | 4 |
| 9 | Lost | 6 |
| 27 | Total points | 34 |
| 38 | Goals scored | 36 |
| 35 | Goals conceded | 27 |
| 3 | Goal difference | 9 |
Brentford vs Manchester City: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Result |
| 14/09/24 | Brentford 1–2 Man City |
| 20/02/24 | Brentford 0–1 Man City |
| 5/02/24 | Brentford 1–3 Man City |
| 28/05/23 | Brentford 1–0 Man City |
| 12/11/22 | Brentford 2–1 Man City |
Both teams have faced each other 7 times in the Premier League. Manchester City has won 5 matches and Brentford has won 2. While Manchester City has won the League several times, Brentford is also a strong team – so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Manchester City is averaging 1.8 goals per game this season
- Brentford is maintaining a 1.9 goals-per-match average
- Brentford has kept 2 clean sheets this season, while City has kept 4.
Brentford vs Manchester City: Odds as per 7bet
| Brentford (1) | x | Manchester City (2) |
| 7/2 | 7/2 | 5/8 |
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