Manchester City vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

Manchester City has been shining for several years now and continues to win titles. On the European scene, the Skyblues won the first Champions League in the club's history in 2023. In the championship, they clearly dominate with 6 titles pocketed in the last 7 seasons. Last year, the Cityzens were crowned champions of England for the 4th time in a row. They still had to deal with resistance from Arsenal who were getting closer and closer to 1st place, 2 points behind. Considered the big favorite for their own succession this season, Manchester City proved intractable during the first 3 days with successes against Chelsea 0-2, Ipswich 4-1 and West Ham 1-3. Just before the start of the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's men dominated rival Manchester United in the Community Shield 1-1, victory following penalties.

Present in the elite since 2021, Brentford n It hasn't really shaken to keep it going until now. Last year, Bryan Mbeumo's partners only finished 16th in the Premier League. Nevertheless, they had a comfortable lead of 13 points over the first relegation. Keen to avoid going downhill again this season, the Bees have made a good start to the championship. Logically beaten on the Liverpool pitch during the 2nd day 2-0, they otherwise took advantage of the support of their fans to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 and Southampton just before the international break 3-1. In the League Cup, Brentford qualified for the next round after defeating Colchester 0-1.

Manchester City remains without the very promising winger Bobb, injured. Added to this is the uncertainty surrounding the participation of England international Foden. After his superb Euro with Spain, midfield captain Rodri could start his season with the Skyblues this weekend. Erling Haaland (7 goals in PL) got off to a great start and scored a resounding hat-trick on the last day. Manchester City has a largely positive balance on summer transfers thanks to the good sales of striker Julian Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) and defenders Cancelo (Al-Hilal) and Harwood-Bellis (Southampton). Additionally, substitutes Sergio Gomez (Real Sociedad), Doyle (Wolverhampton), Kaboré (Benfica), Couto (Dortmund), Phillips (Ipswich) and Perrone (Como) have also left the club. Conversely, the former Gündogan returns to Manchester after a season at Barcelona and the electric Brazilian winger Savinho (Troyes/Girona) has arrived at the club.

On the Brentford side, the long-term absentees are still missing Henry, Hickey (defenders) and Dasilva (midfielder) as well as the striker who arrived at the club this summer Igor Thiago, injured. With the departure of England international Ivan Toney, attackers Mbeumo and Wissa take on even more responsibility this season. They also shone during the last day with 2 goals and 1 goal respectively. Brentford have definitely lost goalkeeper Raya who was already with Arsenal last year. In addition, midfielder Onyeka (Augsburg) and substitutes Strakosha (AEK), Baptiste (Luton Town) and Ghoddos (without a club) were not selected while striker Maupay returned to Everton at the end of his ready before heading to Marseille. In the opposite direction, the club made great financial efforts to secure the services of defenders van den Berg (Liverpool) and Meghoma (Southampton), attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho (Liverpool), young winger Gustavo Nunes (Gremio) and striker Igor Thiago (Bruges).