City should control territory and dictate the tempo, but Brentford's mid-block has been one of the most disciplined in the league this season. I expect City to win, but with less comfort than the table suggests. The first goal feels slow. My main worry is set pieces — City's first-choice center-back is unavailable, and Brentford's set-piece routines have produced goals in three of their last five against top-six opposition.
- Lineups
- City missing first-choice CB
- Rest
- City 3 days · Brentford 4 days
- Form
- City W-W-D · Brentford W-D-L
- Tactical
- Brentford set pieces vs City aerial gaps
- Venue
- Etihad — City unbeaten in last 11 here
- Stakes
- City: title race · Brentford: mid-table
- H1
City score before the 60th minute.
Medium - H2
Brentford generate at least one clear chance from a set piece.
Medium–high - H3
Total goals: 2 or 3.
Medium - H4
If Brentford score first, this becomes a draw or a Brentford win.
LowSpeculative — small-sample read.
- H5
City finish with > 60% possession but < 1.8 xG.
Medium