Manchester City and Brentford face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 17/12/2025, at 19:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Manchester City vs Brentford, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Manchester City preview
Manchester City comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 50 wins, 13 draws, and 22 losses.
Manchester City's attack has scored 185 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.18.
The offense system of Manchester City is led by Erling Haaland as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Cherki, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 101 goals conceded in 85 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Brentford preview
On the other hand, Brentford comes into the match having played 3 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 26 wins, 12 draws, and 24 losses.
Brentford's attack has scored 102 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.
The offense system of Brentford is led by Igor Thiago as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jordan Henderson, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 89 goals conceded in 62 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.
Head to head: Manchester City vs Brentford
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