Brentford vs Manchester City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Brentford vs Manchester City in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Brentford vs Manchester City

• Date: Sunday, 05 October 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 BST

• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

Match Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Manchester City

Brentford's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can take down big teams at home. They'll need to be solid at the back and quick on the counter to stand a chance against City.

Manchester City, despite a couple of hiccups, are still a force to be reckoned with. Their attack could slice through Brentford if they're not careful, but they'll need to be wary of Brentford's home advantage.

The game could be tight, with Brentford looking to exploit any City slip-ups. If City can keep their focus, they should have the edge, but Brentford's unpredictability might just throw a spanner in the works.

Brentford's recent results show that they can be a tough nut to crack at home, having beaten Manchester United and drawn with Chelsea. However, their away form has been less impressive, which might give them a boost playing at home again.

They'll need to be on top of their game to handle City's attacking threat, but their recent wins suggest they're up for the challenge.

• Win: 3-1 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Fulham (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Sunderland (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

Manchester City have had a mixed bag lately, with impressive wins against Burnley and Manchester United, but also losses to Brighton and Tottenham. They'll be looking to bounce back and show their class against Brentford. 

If they can find their rhythm, they should have the firepower to break down Brentford's defence, but they can't afford to be complacent.

• Win: 5-1 vs Burnley (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

The head-to-head record between Brentford and Manchester City has been closely contested in recent years. In their last five meetings, both teams have had their moments, with City winning three and Brentford securing one victory and one draw. This suggests that while City might be favourites, Brentford can certainly cause an upset.

• Brentford 2-2 Manchester City (14 Jan 2025)

• Manchester City 2-1 Brentford (14 Sep 2024)

• Manchester City 1-0 Brentford (20 Feb 2024)

• Brentford 1-3 Manchester City (05 Feb 2024)

• Brentford 1-0 Manchester City (28 May 2023)

• Paris Maghoma (Hamstring) - Out

• Gustavo Nunes (Hamstring) - Out

• Reiss Nelson (Illness) - Doubt

• Rayan Cherki (Muscle) - Out

• Abdukodir Khusanov (Knock) - Out

• Rayan Aït-Nouri (Ankle) - Doubt

• Omar Marmoush (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago

Brentford's predicted lineup suggests they'll rely on Henderson and Yarmolyuk in midfield to control the game's tempo and feed the forwards. Ouattara and Thiago will be crucial in leading the line and exploiting any gaps in City's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Savinho, Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland

Manchester City's predicted lineup indicates they'll look to dominate possession with Rodri and Reijnders in midfield. In attack, Haaland and Doku will be key to breaking down Brentford's defence and securing the win.

• Collins vs Haaland: This will be a fascinating battle between Brentford's centre-back and Manchester City's towering striker.

• Thiago vs Dias: This duel between Brentford's Thiago and Manchester City's Dias could be crucial in determining who controls the game.

• Ouattara (Brentford): Ouattara's pace and directness could be a game-changer for Brentford, especially on the counter-attack.

• Savinho (Manchester City): Savinho's creativity and flair on the wing will be vital for Manchester City to unlock Brentford's defence.

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