Last Updated on February 2, 2024 10:00 pm by Erwin Noguera
On a weekend when Liverpool has to visit Arsenal, Manchester City can get closer to the top of the Premier League by playing against Brentford on Matchday 23.
The Bees lost 3-2 away to Tottenham in a great game, so the goals of Ivan Toney and Neal Maupay were of little use.
With a brace by Argentine Julian Alvarez, the Citizens defeated Burnley 3-1 at home and are now second in the table 5 points behind Liverpool.
When and where?
Monday, February 5th, 3:00 pm ET at the Brentford Community Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Brentford 7.9
Manchester City 1.437
Draw Offs:
5.18
Where Can I Watch?
Telemundo, NBC Sports, Star+, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Brentford?
Unlike last season, where they have been in the top half of the table, this year they are closer to the relegation places.
Despite goals from Ivan Toney and Neal Maupay, they lost 3-2 to Tottenham, who have already moved to fourth place.
Brentford is 15th with 22 points, four more than the last team to be relegated, Everton. Although they have 31 goals scored, which is a good figure, their defense has been a sieve with 36 goals conceded.
The hope of improving the position is in the goals of Toney, who returned from suspension and continues his romance with the net. In the Premier League, he has two goals in two matches.
As a curious fact, this team has not kept a clean sheet since October, and its last three games were 3-2.
Brentford has up to eight players out, but the most painful loss is striker Bryan Mbeumo, who has a great understanding with Toney and is the team’s top scorer. Also injured are players such as Rico Henry, Kevin Schafer, Frank Onyeka, and Saman Ghoddos.
Why Bet on Manchester City?
Manchester City is the current Premier League champion, so the pressure to repeat the title is present, and that is why they should start their usual comeback in the first two months of 2024.
In their last match, they could beat Burnley 3-1 at the Etihad, with goals from Julián Álvarez in duplicate and Rodri. Ameen Al-Dakhil scored for the opponents.
But the best news for Pep Guardiola was the return of striker Erling Haaland, so he no longer has any first-team players injured.
The Norwegian had not played since December 6th and can try to regain his top spot on the English Golden Boot list. He has the same 14 goals as Mohamed Salah.
City is second with 46 points, five points behind Liverpool, who now have a tough game against Arsenal at the Emirates. They have eight wins in a row in all competitions and an 11-game unbeaten run.
Defender Manuel Akanji is the only player in doubt.
Final Betting Analysis: Brentford vs. Manchester City
These teams were unable to play in the first leg due to Manchester City being at the Club World Cup, so the last time they faced was the previous season, and Brentford can boast a record that very few (or perhaps no one) can have: they have a perfect run of two games against the Citizens with two wins.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Manchester City as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.43, while Brentford has 7.9, and the draw is at 5.18.
Brentford is a difficult opponent, but it is clear that Manchester City, at the beginning of the year, is usually a crusher of opponents. Therefore, they will end up taking the three points away from home. We’ll go for a 2-0 in their favor.
Go for a win in Manchester City’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.43, you will gain $43 for a total payout of $143.
Brentford vs. Manchester City Betting Pick: Manchester City
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