Brentford vs Manchester City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Brentford vs Manchester City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 5, 2025 | Gtech Community Stadium | Premier League | 16:30 BST

This weekend sees a huge Premier League clash as we head to Middlesex, London, where Brentford look to cause an upset upon Pep Guardiola’s title-chasing Citizens. The visitors head into the game as clear favourites, but the Bees’ big win over their Manchester rivals will give them a boost heading into this.

Key Betting Tips: BTTS at 1.62 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

** Brentford vs Man City Predicted Lineups**

Brentford Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Aaron Hickey, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Michael Kayode; Yehor Yarmoliuk, Jordan Henderson; Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Dango Ouattara; Igor Thiago.

Keith Andrews could be without their loanee Reiss Nelson through illness and Gustavo Gomes who is out with a hamstring issue.

Man City Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Nico O’Reilly, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes; Rodri; Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva; Erling Haaland.

Just the three out for Pep this weekend, with Abdukodir Khusanov (knock), Rayan Ait-Nouri (ankle), and Rayan Cherki (muscle) all expected to miss the trip to London.

Brentford vs Man City Current League Standings

The Bees’ victory over Man United last weekend had boosted them out of the relegation picture for now, with their seven points enough to see them up to 13th.

As for Guardiola’s City, they are now six games unbeaten in all competitions and their recent from has seen them rise to seventh. They do still look vulnerable at times and certainly not like their old self, evident by their draw in Monaco on Wednesday night.

Brentford vs Man City Head-to-Head Timeline

Man City have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning five of their eight meetings. Brentford have won two with the other being a draw.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 14, 2025: Brentford 2-2 Man City (Premier League)
• September 14, 2024: Man City 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
• February 20, 2024: Man City 1-0 Brentford (Premier League)
• February 5, 2024: Brentford 1-3 Man City (Premier League)
• May 28, 2023: Brentford 1-0 Man City (Premier League)

The last competitive meeting between the sides came back in January at the Gtech, with last goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard rescuing a 2-2 draw.

Brentford and Man City Recent Matches Analysis

Brentford Last 5 Matches:

• Brentford 3-1 Man United (H) – Premier League
• Brentford 1-3 Fulham (A) – Premier League
• Brentford p1-1 Aston Villa (H) – EFL Cup
• Brentford 2-2 Chelsea (H) – Premier League
• Brentford 1-2 Sunderland (A) – Premier League

The Bees have scored eight goals and conceded nine in their last five.

Man City Last 5 Matches:

• Man City 2-2 Monaco (A) – Champions League
• Man City 5-1 Burnley (H) – Premier League
• Man City 2-0 Huddersfield (A) – EFL Cup
• Man City 1-1 Arsenal (A) – Premier League
• Man City 2-0 Napoli (H) – Champions League

As for City, they have scored 12 and conceded four in recent weeks.

Brentford vs Man City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Brentford victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Brentford vs Man City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.62 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring affair. With Brentford being at home, they will take the game to City, and we believe they will score – City will bite back, however, indefinitely.

Key Players to Watch: Brentford vs Man City

Igor Thiago (Brentford): The Brazilian has started his Bees chapter incredibly, finding four goals in his opening six league matches.

Erling Haaland (Man City): The Norwegian robot has been at his unbelievable best yet again, recording eight PL goals so far.

Brentford vs Man City Match Facts

Referee: Darren England (ENG). The experienced English official has handed out an average of 2.8 yellow cards per game throughout his 394-match career.

Broadcast Details:

UK: NOW TV, Sky Go, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports+ at 16:30 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Brentford, Middlesex, the Gtech Community Stadium can hold a crowd of up to 17,250.

Brentford vs Man City: Final Prediction

Brentford 1-2 Manchester City