Brentford vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 27/12/2021, 08:52  by Indran | Modified on 27/12/2021 at 09:52 in Premier League Predictions

Brentford welcome champions Manchester City to the Brentford Community Stadium in what is their first clash in top flight football since the 1937-38 season. Ironically City was the defending champions in that season to but ended up being relegated. Brentford are currently in 13th position with 20 points while City are leading the table with 47 points. Brentford have struggled for consistency winning two of their last five matches but unfortunately each win was followed by defeat in the next match. They lost their last match 2-0 to Brighton and should be glad they are back home for this match. Brentford unusually have picked up the same number of points away from home as they have at home. The home team has an excellent record against teams that are defending champions, winning 50% of these matches. Their overall record against such teams is 5 wins, 3 draws and just 2 losses.

Manchester City are fresh from a roller coaster victory over Leicester City in their last match. They led 4-0 at halftime but were given a big scare when Leicester scored three goals to make it 4-3 but two more goals secured a 6-3 win. City are six points clear at the top but have played one more match than second placed Liverpool. They are on a brilliant run in the league winning nine matches in a row and have won their last five away matches. Their record against newly promoted sides is even more impressive winning their last three matches against these sides with an aggregate of 11-1.