Brentford vs Manchester City EPL Betting Prediction

EPL Brentford vs Manchester City Prediction 9/14/2024

Brentford (2-1-0) travel to face off against Manchester City (3-0-0) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 10:00 AM ET.

Brentford vs Manchester City

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Brentford Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Brentford hosted Southampton and picked up a 3-1 win. The money line payout for Brentford was -130.0, and the four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Bryan Mbeumo had a big match for the Brentford’s offensive attack, scoring two times on his three shots on goal. Overall, the club found the back of the net three times on their seven shots on goal.

Mathias Jensen finished the match with an assist, which came on Mbeumo’s second goal. Yoane Wissa also scored for the club, with his goal being unassisted. As a club, Brentford took 20 shots.

On the defensive end, Brentford allowed just one goal on Southampton’s six shots on goal. Mark Flekken finished with five saves, and as a defensive unit, Brentford intercepted nine passes.

Through three matches, Brentford has a record of 2-1-0, putting them in 6th place in the EPL. Their only loss came on the road against 2nd-ranked Liverpool. They have yet to win on the road, but have won both of their home matches. Overall, they have been favored in one match, going 1-0 in those contests. After this match against Manchester City, they will take on Tottenham Hotspur on September 21st.

Manchester City Is Coming Off A Win

Manchester City will be looking to keep things rolling after picking up a 3-1 win over West Ham United. This win came on the road, and they had a money line payout of -265. The four combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Leading the offensive attack for Manchester City was Erling Haaland, who scored all three of the club’s goals. Haaland needed just five total shots and scored on his only shot on goal. Bernardo Silva and Rico Lewis each finished with one assist.

On the defensive end, Manchester City allowed just two shots on goal and 10 total shots. Ederson made two saves on the three total shots he faced. The only goal for West Ham United was an own goal by the Manchester City defense.

Through three matches, Manchester City has been perfect, going 3-0-0, and they sit atop the EPL standings. They have won all three matches, including a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on the road. Overall, they have been on the road twice, going 2-0-0, and they are 1-0-0 at home. After this match, they will take on Arsenal FC at home on Sunday, September 22nd. In the EPL standings, they are ahead of Liverpool by two points.

Brentford Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Brentford has been scoring 1.7 goals per match, which is 7th in the EPL. Their top scorer is Bryan Mbeumo, who has 3 goals this season, which is 4th in the EPL. Mbeumo also leads the team in shots on goal, and his 4 shots on goal is 13th in the EPL. He also leads the team in assists, and his 1 assist is 41st in the EPL. Overall, Brentford is 9th in the EPL in shots on goal and 13th in passing percentage.

Manchester City Offense Breakdown

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Manchester City has been the most prolific scoring team in the EPL this season, averaging 3.0 goals per match. Erling Haaland is the top scorer in the league and has scored seven goals this season. He also leads the EPL in shots on goal. Kevin De Bruyne is second on the team in assists and 40th in the league.

Brentford Defense Breakdown

When it comes to defending, Brentford has had their struggles this season, as they are giving up 1.3 goals per match, which is 11th in the EPL. They will have their hands full against the league’s top-scoring offense in Manchester City. One player who has been busy in goal for Brentford is Mark Flekken, who leads the EPL with 17 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet this season.

Manchester City Defense Breakdown

Manchester City’s defense has been solid to start the season, allowing just 0.7 goals per match, which is 6th in the EPL. They will be tested by a Brentford offense that is currently 7th in goals scored. Ederson has started all three matches and has made five saves, which is 18th in the league. He has one clean sheet, which is tied for 8th in the EPL.

Brentford vs Manchester City Prediction

Given the difference in offensive firepower, we have Manchester City coming away with a 2-0 win over Brentford. Manchester City is one of the EPL’s top offensive clubs, ranking 1st in goals scored and 4th in shots on goal. Our projections have Erling Haaland as the top projected goal scorer for Manchester City. As for Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo has the best odds to score a goal. Look for Manchester City to finish with seven shots on goal compared to just one for Brentford.


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