2 minutes Can the Bees Buzz Past the Unstoppable City Juggernaut Again?
Here we go again, diving into the second half of the Premier League season, and it looks like Manchester City is just tearing it up, unbeatable as usual. They've been on fire, racking up 10 wins in their last 11 matches across all competitions. The only team that managed to put a dent in their perfect run was Crystal Palace, snagging a draw at City's home ground after coming back from 2-0 down in December.
Now, the big question is, can Brentford pull off another shocker against City like they did last season by beating them twice? It seems a bit of a long shot considering Brentford's recent form shows they've lost 9 out of their last 12 matches. But hey, they've got Ivan Toney back in the mix.
So, what's the smart money saying? Well, even though City's been killing it, they've shown a few cracks in their armor, especially on defense. They've only managed one clean sheet in their last 11 league games, and that was against the team at the bottom of the table. And none of those teams have a striker as lethal as Ivan Toney, who's back on the field scoring goals after being sidelined for eight months. He's got odds to score anytime against City, which seems like a tempting bet given City's recent defensive form.
Anytime Goalscorer Odds
Ivan Toney - 23/10
Erling Haaland - 7/10
Brentford might not have the upper hand, but they're not the type to back down easily, especially after their performance against City last season. And with Erling Haaland potentially starting for City after coming back from injury, the game's got some interesting angles. Haaland's known for his goal-scoring prowess, and there's a bet going that he might land a header on target, which seems pretty plausible given how many corners City has been winning lately.
Toney's not just about scoring goals; he's also putting in the work defensively, which he'll need to do against a City team that loves to keep the ball. And with Brentford's new on-loan full-back possibly making his debut and a few key players out for both teams, the match has lots of dynamics to consider.
Looking at the stats, Brentford beating City last season was a big deal, and they'll be hoping to cause another upset. City, on the other hand, have had a bit of a mixed bag in their London away games and are looking to avoid losing three in a row against the same team for the first time under Pep Guardiola. It's all set up to be a cracking game, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses to play on.
Brentford v Man City - Match Odds
Brentford - 13/2
Manchester City - 4/11
Draw - 15/4
Match Betting Tips
BTTS + Match Result
Manchester City - 9/5
Correct Score
Brentford 1-3 Manchester City - 9/1