Brentford vs Manchester City predictions: Premier League tips and odds

Our betting expert has three Brentford vs Manchester City tips for tonight’s Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium (8pm kick-off). Scroll down to see the analysis behind his selections.

Brentford vs Manchester City betting tips

• Manchester City to win and both teams to score @ 15/8 with Sky Bet
• Bet builder – Ivan Toney to score, Kevin De Bruyne to make an assist and Rodri to be carded @ 28/1 with Sky Bet

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Both sides look fragile at the back

The Bees head into this clash having seen at least four goals in five of their previous six matches in all competitions. Brentford have lost 3-2 at Wolves and Tottenham and won 3-2 against Nottingham Forest in their past three games, so this evening’s encounter should be high-scoring.

The Light Blues are back in full flow with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne returned to fitness. The reigning champions have scored 13 times in their first four games of 2024, so they should cut through the hosts’ leaky defence.

However, City have defensive issues of their own to worry about. They have conceded in 10 of their previous 11 league games and seen at least four goals in four of their past five matches in the top flight. So over 3.5 goals appeals in west London tonight.

Brentford vs Manchester City tip 1: Over 3.5 goals @ 11/8 with Sky Bet

Guardiola’s men can get the win

Despite City’s defensive concerns, they should prove too strong for Brentford. The Bees have gone 13 games without a clean sheet and lost six of their past seven league starts.

Additionally, the hosts have played five matches against the top five in the division and have lost four of those contests. With terrible form behind them going into this fixture, it is hard to see the Bees take flight against Pep Guardiola’s team, who have won each of their previous eight across all competitions.

The champions head into tonight’s game having managed only one clean sheet in their past 10 league trips, but that should not stop them. City go into this game as the second top scorers in the league (51), just a goal behind Liverpool, who have played two matches more, and the Light Blues can claim a victory even if they concede. A City triumph with both teams hitting the net looks a sound option.

Brentford vs Manchester City tip 2: Manchester City to win and both teams to score @ 15/8 with Sky Bet

Toney headlines 28/1 BuildABet

The final selection for this evening’s clash is a 28/1 BuildABet treble. Ivan Toney to score is the first selection, with the Brentford striker having found the net in both of his games since returning from his lengthy suspension.

Second, De Bruyne has made three assists in four appearances for City since returning from injury and he can make an impact in this game. His presence has proved just how key his creativity has been to the Light Blues over the years and, with Haaland back to finish the chances he creates, the Belgium international is worth backing to set up a goal.

Finally, Rodri has seven bookings for City in the league this term, with four of those on the road. He has averaged 1.9 fouls per away trip in the top flight this season – and with the Spaniard set to cover for an increasingly attack-minded Guardiola side, he is good value for yet another caution. 

Brentford vs Manchester City tip 3: Bet builder – Ivan Toney to score, Kevin De Bruyne to make an assist and Rodri to be carded @ 28/1 with Sky Bet

Brentford vs Manchester City odds

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.