| Manchester City wins | Draw | Brentford wins |
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| 1.375 | 5 | 8 |
| Manchester City | Brentford |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Crystal Palace 0 - 3 Manchester City
| LAST GAME: Brentford 1 - 1 Leeds United
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:30 PM EST
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Competition: EFL Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Manchester City vs Brentford | Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:30 PM EST |
| Manchester City odds | -270 |
| Brentford odds | +620 |
| Draw | +400 |
| Over 2 | -417 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Manchester City vs Brentford Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City overcame Swansea City 3-1 in their previous round to make it to the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup. The hosts have won their last five matches across all competitions, the latest of which was a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. They dictated the rhythm with 61% possession as well as an 86% accuracy in passing.
City have also kept two clean sheets in three games, which means that their defenders are in prime form. However, they will have to make do without four of their most important players: Rodri, John Stones, Jeremy Doku and Mateo Kovacic.
While Rodri is suffering from a lack of fitness, Kovacic and Stones are out with an ankle and muscle injury, respectively. Doku has a leg injury.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Brentford (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; Gonzalez; Foden, Reijnders, Silva, Cherki; Haaland.
Brentford Team News
Brentford qualified for the quarterfinals of this tournament by defeating Grimsby Town 5-0 in the previous round. The visitors, however, have been going through a poor run of form of late.
They have won just one out of their last five matches, three of which have been losses and a solitary draw. The Bees’ defence has been breached quite often, as they have seen eight goals go past in five outings.
In their 1-1 draw with Leeds United, fullback Aaron Hickey’s performance came under the scanner after he put up 0% success in crossing as well as dribbling. He also won none of the aerial and ground duels he entered into. Fabio Carvalho, Reiss Nelson and Joshua Dasilva are ruled out for Brentford.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Hickey, van den Berg, Collins, Kayode; Janelt, Henderson; Lewis-Potter, Jensen, Ouattara; Thiago.
Manchester City vs Brentford Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -270 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Brentford 1-2 Manchester City
We expect Manchester City to win. They are much stronger than their opponents in all three departments, and have consistently shown it in the Premier League, where they are ranked 2nd, and their opponents are 14th.
In H2H encounters, City have beaten the Bees on 6 out of the last 9 games recorded between the sides.
At home, their supremacy is almost uncontested – they have lost just once in their last four meetings with them at the Etihad. Overall, City have not lost to Brentford since May 2023.
Manchester City vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over two goals
- Odds: -417 (20Bet)
We expect a total of over two goals. Three out of the last five contests between these teams have seen this prediction come true. Moreover, Brentford have seen more than two goals in two out of the three games they have played in this competition.
Manchester City have also seen at least two goals in both games they have played in the EFL Cup. For City, Erling Haaland (26 goals across competitions) will have a big role in the final third, while Igor Thiago will lead Brentford from the front (12 goals across competitions).
Manchester City vs Brentford Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- CBS, Paramount+, Golazo (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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