Following their recent draw with Chelsea, Manchester City is set to face Brentford once again this month. It was only earlier that the Cityzens traveled to their rival’s territory and secured a decisive 3-1 victory over The Bees. The standout performance came from Phil Foden, who scored an impressive hat-trick, ultimately making the difference between the two teams.
Currently, Manchester City holds a strong position in the standings, sitting in third place, while Brentford trails behind in fourteenth place. With the kick-off just hours away, it’s the perfect time to delve into the specific details surrounding this significant sporting clash between the underdog and the favorite.
Kick-Off Time: Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 19:30 UTC
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Where to watch: The Tuesday evening game will not be televised in the United Kingdom. However, listeners can tune in to radio commentary on TalkSport Radio UK. Additionally, supporters can stay updated on the match through the Man City app. In the United States, fans can watch the game live on the USA Network or stream it on NBC.com.
For the upcoming match, Manchester City has excluded Josko Gvardiol due to an ankle injury, while Jack Grealish is out with a groin injury. On the other hand, Brentford will be without six players due to injuries: Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Bryan Mbeumo, Aaron Hickey, Kevin Schade, and Joshua Dasilva.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Stones, Ake; Rodri, Nunes; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Brentford (3-5-2): Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Mee; Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Jensen, Norgaard, Reguilon; Toney, Wissa
Total matches played- 5
Manchester City (won)- 3
Brentford (won)- 2
Draw- 0
Before making a prediction for the upcoming game, let’s analyze the recent performances of both these English sides. For that, let’s examine how each team has performed in their last 10 matches.
Manchester City: DWWWWWWWWWW
Brentford: LWLLWLDLLL
Brentford has been struggling to achieve positive results lately, while Pep Guardiola’s team has maintained an unbeaten streak. It would take a remarkable effort from Thomas Frank’s men to defeat City, but our predictions heavily favor Manchester City emerging as the winners. In terms of the final score, we anticipate a 3-1 victory for Manchester City over Brentford.
Manchester City (win): 2/11
Brentford (win): 14/1
Draw: 6/1
Odds via bet365 are subject to change.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com