Manchester City vs. Brentford Premier League Preview & Prediction: Bees Will Keep Things Close

Manchester City vs. Brentford Odds

City Odds -800
Brentford Odds +1800
Draw +800
Over/Under 3.5 (-108 / -112)
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The final weekend before the World Cup makes this a really difficult spot for most of the Manchester City squad. The Cityzens need the points because they’re trying to chase down Arsenal for the Premier League lead, but so much of their squad has been named to different World Cup rosters.'

Brentford have a few players that will be in the World Cup as well, but not nearly to the extent that their opponents do on Saturday.

City aren’t just dealing with the World Cup looming so close and players not wanting to risk injury. A makeshift backline without fullback Kyle Walker makes them a bit more vulnerable defensively than normal.

The market has continued to expect regression for Brentford in year two. While that has come for the defense – which is no longer a top half unit – their underlying numbers remain right around league average.

  
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