Our Man City vs Brentford Prediction: 2-1
Man City vs Brentford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 17, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Man City vs Brentford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Man City
Man City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on December 14. In that match, Man City recorded 62% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 38% | 9 (4) | 2.08 | 44 |
 Man City | 62% | 7 (6) | 1.18 | 30 |
Brentford's Last Match – Brentford vs Leeds
Brentford will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England Premier League draw with Leeds on December 14. In that match, Brentford had 57% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brentford | 57% | 6 (2) | 0.71 | 39 |
 Leeds | 43% | 11 (4) | 1.39 | 49 |
Man City vs Brentford Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Brentford average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.