Brentford vs Manchester City
English Premier League, KO: 16:30 May 28, 2023, Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford are aiming to do the double over Manchester City as both teams square off in their final Premier League fixture of the season. There is little at stake here and with the pressure off, an open, end-to-end encounter could be on the cards on Sunday.
Brentford are coming off an impressive 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their previous Premier League fixture. They fought back from a goal down with Bryan Mbeumo netting a brace while Yoane Wissa added the third.
That result is an extension of Brentford’s recent good form as they have won four of their last five Premier League matches. Sitting two points off the Europa Conference League places, Sunday’s clash is not exactly a dead rubber as they could sneak in a European qualification if results go their way.
While Brentford have undoubtedly been in good form lately, their defence remains suspect, particularly at the Gtech Community Stadium. Thomas Frank’s men have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven home matches.
Manchester City travel to Brentford off the back of a 1-1 draw with Brighton in a rescheduled Premier League fixture on Wednesday. Phil Foden struck the opener midway through the first half but they were pegged back seven minutes before the break.
The Citizens may have won the title already, but are not exactly going through the motions and will be keen to maintain their momentum as they chase a historic treble. Pep Guardiola’s men are unbeaten in their last 25 matches across all competitions, claiming 20 wins in that run.
While Manchester City’s unbeaten run is impressive, they have been a bit erratic on their travels with just two wins in their last five away matches. They are also not as solid at the back away from home with just one clean sheet in their last six fixtures on the road.
How the bookies view it
Manchester City are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a win priced at 6/7 by 10bet. A victory for Brentford is valued at 31/10 by BetVictor while a draw is set at odds of 3/1 by Unibet.
Head to head
Manchester City have claimed two wins while Brentford have been victorious just once in the last three meetings. However, the Bees’ only victory came in the reverse fixture as the Etihad as they triumphed 2-1 back in November.
Players to watch
Bryan Mbeumo showed he can step in for the suspended Ivan Toney after netting a brace last time out at Tottenham Hotspur. The forward now has three goals in his last two matches and is priced at 18/5 by Unibet to get on the score sheet on Sunday.
As always, Erling Haaland will be the one to watch for Manchester City as he looks to add to his 36 Premier League goals this season. The Norwegian striker is priced at odds of 23/25 by Unibet to find the net on Sunday.
Anything else catch the eye?
There is likely to be plenty of attacking quality on display on Sunday and with neither team looking particularly convincing at the back lately, goals could be expected. Over 4.5 goals is priced at 4/1 by BetVictor while over 3.5 goals is valued at 13/8 by bet365.
There were first half goals for both teams in the reverse fixture and Sunday’s clash can be tipped to follow a similar pattern at 3/1 by bet365.
This English Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester City will be played on May 28, 2023 and kick off at 16:30. Check below for our tipsters best Brentford vs Manchester City prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
