Manchester City v Brentford: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Manchester City will look to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 27 matches when they welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's side have beaten Chelsea, Ipswich Town and West Ham to move to the top of the table and only Liverpool have managed to keep pace with the defending champions.

Thomas Frank's Brentford continue to punch above their weight, claiming two wins from three games, with only Liverpool getting the better of them so far this term.

Manchester City v Brentford betting tips and predictions

Manchester City to win to nil - 11/10

Backing City to win at home continues to be a rock-solid strategy, with Guardiola's side unbeaten in front of their own fans since November 2022.

Coincidentally, Brentford were the last team to beat them at the Etihad Stadium as they won 2-1, but the Bees are unlikely to pull off similar heroics here.

City are unbeaten in 26 games in the top-flight, while they have won 12 in a row in the Premier League.

They have already scored nine goals in their three matches this season and, while the Bees have netted five times in the same timeframe, they may struggle to penetrate City's backline this weekend.

The Citizens conceded against Ipswich Town and West Ham, but the Tractor Boys scored with their only shot, while Ruben Dias turned in an own goal against the Hammers.

City have dominated possession in their games against the Bees and there have only been 12 goals in the last six head-to-head meetings between the pair.

Half-time Result - Manchester City - 4/7

While City have already lost Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake to injury, Guardiola still has most of his star names fit and available.

The former Barcelona coach will have one eye on next week's UEFA Champions League game against Inter Milan, so he will hope to wrap the game up before the final stages so he can rest his big-name players.

The likes of Rodri, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker have all had slow starts to the season as they build up their fitness following a busy summer, but the trio will look to make an impact off the bench if they are snubbed by Guardiola from the start.

Guardiola will want a fast start and for his team to control the action. They have scored inside the opening 20 minutes in 10 of their previous 12 games, so expect them to have control at the break.

Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime - 21/10

With Foden slow to get going this season, Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne has taken full advantage.

The playmaker has scored one goal in three, but he should have more to his name following a strong start to the campaign.

He has hit the woodwork twice already this season, while he has had nine shots in total for City.

Only Erling Haaland has registered more shots on goal than De Bruyne, so expect him to take the game to Brentford from the outset.

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Manchester City v Brentford odds

Manchester City - 2/11
Draw - 7/1
Brentford - 11/1

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