Brentford are set to host Manchester City in the English Premier League on January 14 at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford. The hosting side are currently 11th in the point standings, while City sit in sixth place. Pep Guardiola’s men crushed Salford City 8-0 in their most recent FA Cup clash, while Brentford suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the third round.
Brentford vs Man City: Match Preview
Brentford are coming off a shocking 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle in their previous FA Cup encounter. Prior to this match, they have shown resilience in their away Premier League outing against Southampton, securing an impressive 5-0 win. Despite this, their home form has been underwhelming, with three defeats in their last five matches held in Brentford.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have showcased their dominance recently, securing three victories in their last five encounters. During their most recent win over Salford City in the FA Cup, James McAtee scored a hat-trick, while several young players added to the tally. This marked their first time, achieving eight goals in an FA Cup match since 1933. This outstanding win followed by impressive Premier League victories against Leicester City and West ham United. Additionally, City have secured victories in their last three Premier League matches against Brentfords, including a 2-1 triumph earlier this season, where Erling Haaland scored both goals.
Brentford vs Man City: Head-to-Head
Brentford and Manchester City have faced each other seven times so far. City hold the upper hand with five victories, while Brentford have secured wins twice. This shows City’s dominance in their head-to-head record.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 14/09/2024 | Man City 2-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 21/02/2024 | Man City 1-0 Brentford | Premier League |
| 06/02/2024 | Brentford 1-3 Man City | Premier League |
| 28/05/2023 | Brentford 1-0 Man City | Premier League |
| 12/11/2022 | Man City 1-0 Brentford | Premier League |
Brentford vs Man City: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Brentford will miss the services of injured players, Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Gustavo Nunes, and Ryan Trevitt. They received a major boost as Rico Henry returned to the squad after a long-term knee injury against Plymouth Argyle, playing more than an hour. Keane Lewis-Potter may rotate in for Henry, while Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo will lead their attack.
Manchester City will continue to miss Rodri, Ruben Dias, Oscar Bobb, and John Stones for the match against Brentford due to respective injuries. It is understood that Kyle Walker has requested a transfer Abroad and is unlikely to be available for selection, leaving Rico Lewis to take over at right-back. Pep Guardiola is expected to bring back the key players to the starting XI.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Flekken; Roerslev, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Man City Predicted Lineup
Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Brentford vs Man City: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 14, 2025
Match Time: 2:30 PM ET
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford
Television Broadcast:
- In the USA– NBC Sports (NBC, NBCSN), USA Network
- In the UK- Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming:
- In the USA: Peacock, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- In the UK: NOW TV, Amazon Prime Video
Brentford vs Man City: Match Prediction
Manchester City are clear favourites heading into this fixture, given their recent strong form, including their emphatic FA Cup win over Salford City and notable premier League performances. Despite Brentford’s resilience in a few of their away matches, their home form has been inconsistent, with multiple defeats. With key players like Erling Haaland in impressive form, City should have the upper hand in the upcoming fixture and are favoured to secure a comfortable win.
Brentdford and Man City Predicted Result: 1-3 Man City win
