Brentford vs Manchester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Brentford are all set to host Manchester City for their Premier League 2025-26 fixture in matchweek 7. The interesting and intense contest between these sides is scheduled to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Bees are coming in after taking down Manchester United in their previous league fixture. Brentford performed really well and completely outplayed the Red Devils to secure three crucial points. They will be at home yet again for their upcoming clash and are looking to continue their winning run now.

Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by AS Monaco in their previous match. The Cityzens gave away the lead during the final moments of their UEFA Champions League match. The Pep Guardiola-led side secured a 5-1 win against Burnley in their last Premier League contest and will now be looking to secure another.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
• Date: Sunday, October 5
• Kick-off Time: 09:00 p.m. IST/ 03:30 p.m. GMT/ 11:30 a.m. ET/ 08:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Form:

Brentford: L-D-W-L-W

Man City: W-D-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Igor Thiago will be looking to help his side in the attacking front yet again. He is coming in after scoring a brace in the previous Premier League fixture against Man United. Thiago performed well and will be keen on delivering another such performance so that he can help his side against the Cityzens.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Norwegian forward has started his season on a positive note. Erling Haaland was once again on the scoresheet for Man City in their previous fixture. He found the net twice, but it was not enough for his side to secure a win. Another top performance from Haaland can help City secure three vital points.

Rising highest 💥 pic.twitter.com/4PBcdw0jUe

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 2, 2025

Match Facts

• Manchester City are on a six-match undefeated run.
• Brentford have failed to secure a clean sheet in any of their last five matches.
• The Cityzens have secured three wins in their last five fixtures against the Bees.

Brentford vs Man City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win @4/6 BetFred
• Erling Haaland to score @16/5 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Brentford will miss out on the services of Gustavo Gomes as he is injured. Reiss Nelson is back in training.

Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait Nouri will not be in action for Manchester City as they are injured. Abdukodir Khusanov might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 21

Brentford won: 7

Man City won: 12

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

Man City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, O;Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an entertaining fixture, but Manchester City are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Brentford in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Brentford 2-3 Man City

Telecast Details

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USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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