Brentford v Man City

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Brentford slipped to yet another defeat last time out in the Premier League when they were handed a 3-2 loss away from home at Tottenham which became a sixth defeat in seven games for Thomas Frank's side, while Manchester City collected a fourth win on the trot with a resounding 3-1 home win against Burnley which has helped City move into second place in the Premier League table.

Despite picking up a 3-2 home win against Nottingham Forest, Brentford have slumped in form and have spiralled down the English top flight table after losing six of their last seven games which includes defeats on home soil at their Gtech Community Stadium to Aston Villa and Wolves. Four of these recent six defeats were inflicted upon The Bees away from home but goals have featured on a fairly consistent basis as no fewer than eight of Brentford's last 10 games overall have resulted in Over 2.5 goals and further goals are expected in Monday night's tussle with high-flying Manchester City as well. Results at home have produced an inconsistent looking sequence where Brentford have been concerned as the hosts have managed to capture just four wins from their last 10 home games but eight of The Bees' last 10 home games have also produced three goals or more.

Manchester City produced an ominous looking fourth win on the trot in the Premier League as Pep Guardiola's side registered a 3-1 victory over Burnley which followed previous wins against the likes of Everton 3-1, She?eld United 2-0 and a 3-2 win away from home at Newcastle United

The bigger picture shows Manchester City have su?ered just the one defeat out of their last 13 matches overall in the domestic top flight which came in the shape of a 1-0 loss away from home at Aston Villa but otherwise the visitors have been tough to beat again this term, collecting eight wins within this 13-game sequence. Victories on the road at Manchester United, Luton Town, Everton and Newcastle United underlines City's threat once again this season and current form suggests Pep Guardiola's side will be too strong for Brentford here in the nation's capital on Monday night, although recent results on the road have been fairly unpredictable; City have won four of their last eight outings on the road, whilst also losing three of these games.

In addition, eight of Manchester City's last 10 away games have also produced three goals or more as well.

Brentford v Manchester City Verdict

Brentford have won the last two meetings on the trot against Manchester City but goals looks the favourite outcome here as both sides have been involved in a high number of games resulting in Over 2.5 goals. Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

BTTS Yes @ 1.75

Correct Score: Manchester City 3-2 @ 23.00