Manchester City vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Premier League Predictions
Europe-chasing Brentford have a date with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in what could be a very tense Premier League match. Second placed Manchester City trail Arsenal by five points albeit with a game in hand while Brentford are seventh, seven points below the Champions League slots. This is a high-pressure game and the Bees’ quest here could be hampered by the fact that they rarely prevail in this fixture. That is why we predict City to record a slim win.
Two weeks back City were well in control of the title race but that has since gotten out of their hands after the 3-3 draw with Everton. Six undefeated matches against Brentford mean City are favorites to bounce back.
However, a Brentford side that is back to winning ways is not to be underrated. Straight off a 3-0 win against West Ham United, Brentford understand that a third straight defeat to City will severely hurt their ambitions.
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Manchester City v Brentford Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.41 | 5.6 | 6.6 |
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1.38 | 5.4 | 6.85 |
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1.38 | 5.4 | 6.85 |
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1.4 | 5 | 6.5 |
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1.38 | 5.2 | 7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Manchester City and Brentford?
Our prediction for the Manchester City vs Brentford match is: City to win with a one-goal margin.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/05/2026 between Manchester City and Brentford in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.01% for a win of Manchester City against Brentford with odds of 1.43 at Betway.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Manchester City vs Brentford is 31.18% with odds of 5.8 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.8% chance ⭐ for a win of Brentford vs Manchester City with odds of 7.75 at LSbet.
Manchester City - Brentford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Manchester City Brentford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City wins | 49.01% | 1.43 at Betway |
| Over 2.5 goals | 69.57% | |
| Both Team To Score | 59.17% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Manchester City | 22.29% | 4.75 at Bet365 |
Manchester City vs Brentford Form
Manchester City and Brentford's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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78 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 |
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9
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53 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 |
Manchester City and Brentford Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 May 2026 - Premier League
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
22 Apr 2026 - Premier League
19 Apr 2026 - Premier League
12 Apr 2026 - Premier League
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
19 Apr 2026 - Premier League
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
17 Mar 2026 - Champions League
4 Mar 2026 - Premier League
21 Feb 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 May 2026 - Premier League
22 Apr 2026 - Premier League
12 Apr 2026 - Premier League
22 Mar 2026 - Carabao Cup
14 Mar 2026 - Premier League
11 Mar 2026 - Champions League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 May 2026 - Premier League
27 Apr 2026 - Premier League
18 Apr 2026 - Premier League
11 Apr 2026 - Premier League
21 Mar 2026 - Premier League
16 Mar 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 May 2026 - Premier League
18 Apr 2026 - Premier League
11 Apr 2026 - Premier League
16 Mar 2026 - Premier League
21 Feb 2026 - Premier League
12 Feb 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Apr 2026 - Premier League
21 Mar 2026 - Premier League
9 Mar 2026 - FA Cup
3 Mar 2026 - Premier League
28 Feb 2026 - Premier League
16 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
Manchester City vs Brentford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 Dec 2025 - Carabao Cup
5 Oct 2025 - Premier League
14 Jan 2025 - Premier League
14 Sept 2024 - Premier League
20 Feb 2024 - Premier League
5 Feb 2024 - Premier League
Manchester City - Brentford: Form Analysis
The third meeting of the season between these two sides comes packed with too much pressure. Manchester City lost ground in their title chase after a 3-3 away draw with Everton last time out. In a game they were well in control, the Cityzens inexplicably struggled in the second half and needed to come from 3-1 down. A last-minute strike from Jeremy Doku snatched a point.
Back to the Etihad comforts, City will be confident, having only lost once in 16 home league matches. Against sides in the top seven, City have a perfect record at home. Their wins over Brentford in the league and cup this season will also be motivators.
Brentford have already tasted defeat at the Etihad this season, in a cup game.
While Brentford look comfortable in the top seven and their chase for Europe, Keith Andrews will want to remind his charges to keep grinding. The Bees are only separated from 11th by three points and their push for Europe may be crushed this weekend.
This is definitely not an easy trip, looking at the stakes, but the west Londoners prepared for it with a win. They overcame struggling West Ham United 3-0 to end a six-match winless run in the league. Now another major hurdle for the team is the performance on the road, where they are winless in four.
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Manchester City against Brentford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Trafford
DefenderR. Ait-Nouri
J. Stones
R. Dias
MidfielderP. Foden
N. Gonzalez
Savinho
M. Kovacic
ForwardO. Marmoush
H. Valdimarsson
DefenderE. Pinnock
S. Van den Berg
MidfielderJ. Henderson
V. Janelt
J. Dasilva
ForwardK. Furo
D. Ouattara
R. Nelson
Missing players
J. Gvardiol
A. Khusanov
MidfielderRodri
R. Henry
MidfielderF. Carvalho
A. Milambo
Manchester City & Brentford Squad Analysis
Jeremy Doku starred for City in their last outing and Pep Guardiola will hope the Belgian carries that form here. The winger scored with two superb strikes, taking his season’s league tally to nine G/A. Form is definitely on Doku’s side but if Guardiola decides to look at the numbers, he may start Phil Foden here.
The Englishman has seven career goals against Brentford and is keen to impress on the back of a difficult season. Foden’s last goal came in mid-December against Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland scored four times in the last six games against Brentford and will be a definite target for goals here.
Manchester City’s Rodri remains a doubt after sustaining a groin injury.
In the Golden Boot race, Brentford have a man. Igor Thiago is fresh off netting his 22nd league goal of the season and will be fired up for this. He trails top scorer Haaland by three and with City struggling defensively, he has a chance to add to his tally.
Vitaly Janelt and Josh Dasilva are back to fitness for the Bees but this game comes too soon for a few more. Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho are still out with knee injuries while Jordan Henderson will need a late check.
Most goals and assists
Manchester City
Brentford
E. Haaland
(27 Goals)
I. Thiago
(22 Goals)
R. Cherki
(12 Assists)
M. Damsgaard
(4 Assists)
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V. Janelt
(4 Assists)
Manchester City - Brentford Key Points
- Three of City’s last four home matches ended 2-1.
- Three of Man City’s last four games had 2-1 or 1-0 score lines.
- A one-goal margin decided five of Brentford’s last eight away matches.
- Three of City’s last four home games against Brentford were decided by one goal.
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Our Manchester City vs Brentford Prediction
Monday’s draw with Everton exposed City’s defensive frailties, and there could be more as they grapple with a few injuries in defence. In attack, though, City have continually proven their worth, and Brentford will have to be alert on that.
The visitors are not to be underrated though, as they look to prop their own European ambitions late in the season. With the pressure in the title race and push for Europe, we see this producing a slim win. Our prediction for Manchester City v Brentford is for City to win with a one-goal margin.
Manchester City vs Brentford Alternative Predictions
Manchester City wins
This is a very crucial game for Manchester City if they are to stay in the title race. After dropping points on the road, they will be keen not to repeat the same at home. Fortunately, they have a good record at home and especially against teams in the top seven. With that, plus the stakes coming into this game, our second prediction is for Manchester City to win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Manchester City Brentford
| Manchester City vs Brentford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City wins | 1.3 | 1.43 | +10.0% |
| Draw | 5.5 | 5.8 | +5.5% |
| Brentford wins | 7.5 | 7.75 | +3.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Manchester City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 10.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 76.9% and is now 69.9% (-7.0%)
Manchester City vs Brentford - FAQs
The Manchester City v Brentford match will be played on Saturday 9th May.
The Manchester City v Brentford match will be played at the Etihad Stadium.
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