Brentford vs Manchester City prediction 05.02.2024
Brentford
Manchester City
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 5th February 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
On Monday, Manchester City will travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford, aiming to maintain their chances of defending their Premier League title.
The hosts concluded the 2023 year disappointingly, with losses in their last five league matches. However, the return of Ivan Toney more than ten days ago has greatly uplifted their spirits. Thomas Frank’s team managed to defeat Nottm Forest in a comeback victory two weeks ago and nearly secured a point against Spurs. The Bees also have a commendable record against City, with victories in their two most recent meetings, which gives them confidence in potentially securing a win in Monday’s game.
Meanwhile, Manchester City typically start their campaigns slowly, gaining momentum as the season progresses. Currently, the Citizens trail Liverpool by five points, albeit with a game in hand. Their recent form has been commendable, with a winning streak of eight games from their last eight matches. The potential inclusion of both Kevin De Bruyne and Haaland in a league game for the first time in approximately six months puts Manchester City in a favourable position going into this game.
Brentford vs Manchester City Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
Recent weeks have seen Brentford’s games filled with ample entertainment. Out of the Bees’ previous ten matches in all competitions, only two have witnessed less than 2.5 goals. Furthermore, both teams have managed to score in each of their last six games.
When it comes to scoring goals, Manchester City not only has the ability to do so, but they can also score in large quantities. No other team in the Premier League has scored more goals than Pep’s team this season. Furthermore, the Citizens have managed to score at least two goals in ten of their last eleven matches.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Brentford vs Manchester City prediction: 1-2
Brentford vs Manchester City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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28 may 23
Brentford
1 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
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12 nov 22
Manchester City
1 : 2
Brentford
Premier League
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09 feb 22
Manchester City
2 : 0
Brentford
Premier League
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29 dec 21
Brentford
0 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
Brentford team news
Since returning from suspension, Ivan Toney has scored in both of his games and is expected to team up with Neal Maupay again in the forward positions on Monday.
In the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Yoane Wissa continues to represent DR Congo, whereas Bryan Mbeumo is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
Ryan Trevitt (ankle), Rico Henry (knee), Kevin Schade (adductor), Aaron Hickey (hamstring), and Christian Nørgaard (foot) are also included in the Bees’ list of absentees.
Last matches of Brentford
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31 jan 24
Tottenham Hotspur
3 : 2
Brentford
Premier League
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20 jan 24
Brentford
3 : 2
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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16 jan 24
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 : 0
Brentford
FA Cup
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05 jan 24
Brentford
1 : 1
Wolverhampton Wanderers
FA Cup
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30 dec 23
Crystal Palace
3 : 1
Brentford
Premier League
Brentford lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mark Flekken
Defenders
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16
Ben Mee
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5
Ethan Pinnock
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22
Nathan Collins
Midfielders
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23
Keane Lewis-Potter
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27
Vitaly Janelt
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6
Christian Nørgaard
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8
Mathias Jensen
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30
Mads Roerslev
Forwards
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17
Ivan Toney
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7
Neal Maupay
Manchester City team news
Regarding Manchester City, Manuel Akanji is the only player with an injury or suspension. Erling Haaland, after his injury break, played as a substitute against Burnley, and John Stones completed the full 90 minutes.
On Monday, Pep faces a tough choice in the final third due to Julián Ãlvarez’s previous double goal, however, in defence, Rico Lewis is expected to step aside for Kyle Walker.
Last matches of Manchester City
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31 jan 24
Manchester City
3 : 1
Burnley
Premier League
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26 jan 24
Tottenham Hotspur
0 : 1
Manchester City
FA Cup
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13 jan 24
Newcastle United
2 : 3
Manchester City
Premier League
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07 jan 24
Manchester City
5 : 0
Huddersfield Town
FA Cup
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30 dec 23
Manchester City
2 : 0
Sheffield United
Premier League
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Ederson
Defenders
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2
Kyle Walker
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3
Rúben Dias
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5
John Stones
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24
Joško Gvardiol
Midfielders
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16
Rodri
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20
Bernardo Silva
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17
Kevin De Bruyne
Forwards
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47
Phil Foden
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9
Erling Haaland
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10
Jack Grealish
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- At least three goals were scored in five of Brentford’s last six games.
- Only two out of Manchester City’s last eleven games ended with less than 2.5 goals.
- In each of their last three league home games, Brentford conceded a minimum of two goals.
Main prediction Brentford &— Manchester City
Over 2.5 goals
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