Brentford vs Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Brentford

Brentford's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with a notable upturn in their latest match. The Bees have endured a challenging period, suffering three consecutive Premier League defeats before a goalless draw against Brighton and a subsequent loss to Arsenal. However, they bounced back emphatically with a 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, their most high-scoring game in this run. This victory ended a four-match winless streak in the league and significantly boosted their goal difference. Despite conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game over their last six matches, Brentford have managed two clean sheets during this period. Their games tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Currently sitting 11th in the table, Brentford have shown they can be a potent attacking force when at their best, as evidenced by their five-goal haul against Southampton.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing signs of recovery after a challenging period. The Citizens have experienced a rollercoaster of results, enduring a three-match losing streak across all competitions before bouncing back with two consecutive Premier League victories. Their most recent outing saw them secure an impressive 4-1 win against West Ham, their highest-scoring game in this run. Despite their current sixth-place position in the league, City have maintained a positive goal difference and have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with an average of 2.83 total goals per match. The team's defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet in their last six matches, while both teams have scored in two-thirds of these games. City's ability to score consistently, averaging 1.5 goals per game, demonstrates their offensive prowess, although their recent form suggests they are still striving for the consistency that has characterised their performances in previous seasons.

Recent home/away form

Brentford

Brentford's recent home form presents an interesting mix of results, with the Bees experiencing a notable dip after a strong run. The team enjoyed a three-match winning streak in the Premier League, showcasing their attacking prowess with high-scoring victories against Newcastle United (4-2), Leicester (4-1), and Bournemouth (3-2). These matches were particularly goal-laden, with Brentford netting 11 times across the three games. However, their form has taken a downturn in their last two league outings, suffering back-to-back defeats without scoring. Despite this recent slump, Brentford's home games have been entertaining affairs, with 67% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the fixtures. The Bees have been prolific in front of goal, averaging 2.17 goals per game, but their defensive record is a concern, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six home matches.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has been notably poor, with the reigning champions experiencing a challenging spell on the road. The Sky Blues have endured a concerning run of four consecutive away defeats, only recently broken by their 2-0 victory against Leicester. This slump has seen them concede twice in each of those four losses, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities away from home. City's attacking prowess has also been somewhat muted, managing to score just six goals in their last six away fixtures. The draw against Crystal Palace stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run, ending 2-2. Interestingly, half of City's recent away matches have seen both teams score, while there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. With just one clean sheet in six away games, Pep Guardiola's men will be keen to shore up their defence as they look to climb from their current 6th position in the league.