Manchester City are heading into this match in decent form, having won three of their last five games and drawing one, with only one loss. Their recent games have been quite open, including a high-scoring 3-3 draw in their last match. Meanwhile, Brentford are really struggling right now - they've lost their last two matches and haven't won any of their last five, with three draws and two defeats. Their away form looks shaky, and they've been finding it hard to score or keep clean sheets.

When these two teams meet, it's usually a close fight, but history favors Manchester City. In their most recent head-to-head meetings, the results have been mixed, with both sides winning some and drawing others. However, many of these matches have seen goals, with four of the last five meetings having at least two goals scored. Given Manchester City's stronger recent form, their home advantage at the Etihad Stadium, and Brentford's poor run, City look like the team most likely to win this one.