Manchester City vs Brentford
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Match details
Match: Brentford - Manchester City
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 7
Kick-off: October 5 2025, 16:30 BST
Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
Confirmed lineups
Brentford (5-3-2)
- Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
- Defenders: M. Kayode, K. Ajer, S. van den Berg, N. Collins, Aaron Buchanan Hickey
- Midfielders: Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Henderson, M. Damsgaard
- Forwards: Thiago, K. Schade
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: G. Donnarumma
- Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O'Reilly
- Midfielders: Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, Sávio, T. Reijnders, P. Foden
- Forwards: Oscar Bobb, E. Haaland
Missing players
Brentford: P. Maghoma is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Gustavo Gomes is also unavailable due to a hamstring issue, impacting their defensive options.
Manchester City: R. Aït-Nouri and A. Khusanov are both out with ankle injuries. R. Cherki is dealing with a thigh injury, while Omar Marmoush is absent due to a knee injury, which could affect their attacking depth.
Match background
This match sees Brentford sitting in 14th place with 7 points, looking to gain ground in the Premier League standings. In contrast, Manchester City is in 8th with 10 points, aiming to bolster their position and secure a Champions League spot.
Recent form
Brentford: The Bees have experienced a mixed run with two wins, one draw, and three losses over their last six matches. They boast a strong home record but have struggled away, reflecting inconsistent performances this season.
Manchester City: City has recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six outings. Their offensive prowess remains strong, with a significant goal tally, but they aim to convert performances into consistent results as they aim for the top of the table.
Head-to-head record
- January 14 2025: Brentford 2 - 2 Manchester City
- September 14 2024: Manchester City 2 - 1 Brentford
- February 20 2024: Manchester City 1 - 0 Brentford
- February 5 2024: Brentford 1 - 3 Manchester City
- May 28 2023: Brentford 1 - 0 Manchester City
Prediction
This clash could be tightly contested given both teams' recent performances. Brentford's home advantage may play a crucial role, but City's attacking capability suggests they could prevail. Betting tip: BTTS: Yes.