Manchester City
Brentford
Manchester City vs Brentford predictions & stats
Top pick Manchester City 66%, Over 2.5 goals 55%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier League.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | +39 | 70 | |
| 2 | 30 | +32 | 61 | |
| 3 | 30 | +13 | 54 | |
| 4 | 30 | +3 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | +9 | 49 | |
| 6 | 30 | +18 | 48 | |
| 7 | 30 | +4 | 45 | |
| 8 | 30 | -1 | 43 | |
| 9 | 30 | 0 | 42 | |
| 10 | 30 | -2 | 41 | |
| 11 | 30 | -3 | 41 | |
| 12 | 30 | +3 | 40 | |
| 13 | 30 | -5 | 40 | |
| 14 | 30 | -2 | 39 | |
| 15 | 30 | -11 | 32 | |
| 16 | 30 | -7 | 30 | |
| 17 | 30 | -15 | 29 | |
| 18 | 30 | -19 | 29 | |
| 19 | 30 | -26 | 20 | |
| 20 | 31 | -30 | 17 |
Manchester City
All Fixtures (48)
Brentford
All Fixtures (35)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team a possession-oriented side averaging 60% possession. Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've lost 5 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Meanwhile, However, they've blown 6 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 15 points dropped after taking the lead. A high-volume passing approach with excellent accuracy (584 passes/game, 88%). In attack, they create numerous opportunities (14.7 shots/game, 5.2 on target) Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (10.9 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). Positioned 2nd, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.
They maintain balanced possession (47%). They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 8 points from losing positions this season Additionally, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 15 points dropped after taking the lead. They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (8.0 shots inside the box per game). Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target. Positioned 7th, they're facing a team 5 places above them in the table.
Manchester City Half-Time Performance
Manchester City home games half time results
Brentford Half-Time Performance
Brentford away games half time results