Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 away from home in the last round of the league. They have won 5 consecutive games in all competitions and their recent form is unstoppable. The team is full of firepower on the offensive end, scoring a total of 16 goals in the past 5 games, averaging more than 3 goals per game. Haaland scored twice in the last round of the league, and his number of goals in the Premier League this season has climbed to 17. Foden, another core offensive player, has also seen a significant improvement in his recent form. He has scored in the last four league games, scoring a total of 6 goals. His strong burst has shared Harland’s offensive pressure and also allowed Manchester City’s offensive end to flourish. In addition, Manchester City’s home performance is very strong, with a record of 9 wins and 2 losses at home in all competitions this season, with a home winning rate of 82%. In the English League Cup, Manchester City easily advanced with 2-0 Huddersfield and 3-1 Swansea. Both low-level league teams failed to create enough pressure on Manchester City. There are hidden dangers in Manchester City’s lineup. Doku’s leg injury has not recovered and he will miss the next two to three weeks. Stones, Kovacic, and Rodri continue to be injured, and Malmouche and Ait Nouri are absent for the African Cup of Nations.
Brentford has performed poorly this season. After 16 rounds of the Premier League, the team has only achieved 6 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses, temporarily ranking 15th in the league. The team drew 1-1 at home with newly promoted Leeds United in the last round of the league. They have been winless in three consecutive league games and their state continues to be sluggish. Moreover, the team’s offensive end has declined significantly recently, scoring only 1 goal in the past 3 league games, and has previously been kept clean by Arsenal and Tottenham. In addition, the team’s away performance is a disaster. It only achieved 1 win and 7 losses in the first 8 away games in the Premier League. It is currently in the midst of a 4-game losing streak on the road, and has conceded at least two goals in each game during the 4-game losing streak. The away defensive end is a disaster. However, Brentford performed very well in this EFL Cup, knocking out Bournemouth and Aston Villa to advance. In the last round, they defeated the English second team Greensby, who had upset Manchester United 5-0 in a bloodbath, and successfully advanced to the quarter-finals. It is worth mentioning that their EFL Cup journey last year stopped here, being eliminated by last season’s champion Newcastle United. Naturally, they hope to go further this season. In terms of personnel, Shad returned from suspension in this game, but Nelson, da Silva, Mirambo, and Fabio Carvalho were unable to play due to injuries. Ouattara and Onyeka went to the national team to participate in the African Cup.
The two sides have met 9 times in the past, with Manchester City recording 6 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the first league meeting this season, they defeated Brentford 1-0 away from home, showing a clear advantage in their record. Even if facing Premier League opponents at this stage, Guardiola will most likely use a rotation lineup without hesitation. The support given by external data for Manchester City in this game has also been significantly reduced. There is not enough confidence in Manchester City’s victory at home. I am optimistic about Brentford!
recommend:brentford（+1.25）
Competition time: 2025-12-18 03:30
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