Manchester City vs. Brentford prediction, odds: Soccer expert reveals English Premier League picks for Dec. 29

League leader Manchester City goes for its 10th straight English Premier League victory on Wednesday when it visits Brentford. Manchester City (15-2-2) cruised to a 6-3 victory against Leicester City on Sunday, and it has depth that the Bees aren’t able to match. Brentford (5-5-7) lost 2-0 to Brighton in a road match on Sunday and fell to Chelsea by the same score in a League Cup quarterfinal last Wednesday.

Kickoff from Brentford Community Stadium is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Manchester City as the -650 favorite (risk $650 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Brentford vs. Manchester City odds, with Brentford the +1750 underdog. A draw is priced at +675 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 3.5. Before you lock in your Manchester City vs. Brentford picks or make any English Premier League predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has broken down the Brentford vs. Manchester City matchup from every angle and revealed his coveted picks and EPL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s EPL picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Manchester City vs. Brentford:

• Brentford vs. Man City spread: Man City -2.5 (+130)
• Brentford vs. Man City over-under: 3.5 goals 
• Brentford vs. Man City money line: Brentford +1750, Man City -650, Draw +675
• BRE: Brentford is even in goal differential (10-10) at home 
• MCY: City has outscored opponents 19-6 in away games

Why you should back Manchester City

The Cityzens have the depth to put out a well-rested team and face a Bees squad that has had some injury and COVID issues in recent weeks. Elite options Gabriel Jesus, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden all sat out Sunday and could be in the starting 11. Jesus is the team’s top assist man, setting up seven goals, while Grealish and Foden have combined for six goals and five assists. Raheem Sterling had two goals Sunday, while Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte also found the back of the net. 

Man City has scored 50 goals in league play, while conceding a league-low 12. Pep Guardiola’s side also leads the league in possession at 67.3 percent, four percent better than No. 2 Liverpool. The Bees control the ball 47 percent of the time. The Cityzens also have a sizable lead in shots (362), putting 131 on target (36.2 percent). Brentford has less than half the shots on net (61). 

Why you should back Brentford

The Bees have scored 21 goals in 17 league matches, scoring at least once in seven of their past nine. Ivan Toney has a team-high four goals but is in a three-game drought. He had scored in consecutive matches before that and is due for a breakout. Yoanne Wissa (two goals) also can cause problems for defenders, but Bryan Mbeumo (three goals) has an injury and could miss the game. 

Brentford is 2-2-2 in its last six league games, and 12 different players have goals this season. Brentford had 16 shots, with six of those on target, in the loss to Brighton on Sunday but could not break through with a goal. Brentford has failed to score in just five matches and had 11 goals in the eight games before Sunday’s shutout. 

How to make Brentford vs. Manchester City picks

Green has analyzed Manchester City vs. Brentford from every angle, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He provides two other confident best bets, including a strong play with a plus-money payout, and gives his full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert Premier League picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Brentford vs. Manchester City? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Manchester City vs. Brentford, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.