Manchester City welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium this Saturday in what is a must-win game for Pep Guardiola’s side if they are to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. After an excellent season under Keith Andrews, Brentford could potentially be playing Champions League football next season should they finish sixth. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Doku to Score or Assist | 1/1 @ Bet365 (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Manchester City were spared a damaging defeat last time out thanks to Jeremy Doku, who scored twice in a six goal thriller and has been in top form with four goals and two assists in his last five games, including a key FA Cup semi-final equaliser against Southampton, making him a key attacking threat after 12 goals for club and country this season. |
| Cherki Over 1.5 Shots on Target | 5/2 @ Bet365 (28.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Rayan Cherki has been turning heads for Manchester City with his creativity, but he is also delivering end product, having registered 15 shots across his last three Premier League games and hit the target in each of his last five, making him a constant attacking threat as City look set to create plenty of chances against Brentford. |
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How both tea
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2 | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 69 | 32 | +37 | 71 |
| Brentford | 7 | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 51 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Manchester City have won five of their last six against Brentford in all competitions, keeping three clean sheets in the process. The only Brentford victory came away back in the 2022/23 campaign.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/12/25 | Man City 2-0 Brentford | League Cup |
| 05/10/25 | Brentford 0-1 Man City | Premier League |
| 14/01/25 | Brentford 2-2 Man City | Premier League |
| 14/09/24 | Man City 2-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 20/02/24 | Man City 1-0 Brentford | Premier League |
| 05/02/24 | Brentford 1-3 Man City | Premier League |
Will City’s firepower overwhelm Brentford’s efficiency?
After Manchester City’s slip-up against Everton, we have decided to stay away from the match result. Instead, we like the look of two bets, with the first of those being Jeremy Doku to score or assist at even money. For those looking for something bigger, take the 5/2 for Rayan Cherki to record Over 1.5 shots on target.
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