Manchester City vs Brentford
Manchester City and Brentford, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2026/2027 season in the Premier League. Manchester City played 10 matches and Brentford 10. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester City2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matches
Brentford2026/2027 · Premier League · 10 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester City leads on possession % at 65.3% against 44.1%, 48% more (1st of 20 in the league), expected goals (xG) at 2.08 per match against 1.48, 41% more (1st of 20 in the league) and yellow cards at 1.40 per match against 2.30, 39% fewer (2nd of 20 in the league).
Brentford leads on tackles at 16.7 per match against 13.2, 27% more (7th of 20 in the league) and goals conceded at 1.10 per match against 1.30, 15% fewer (6th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester City has a clear edge, leading 7 of the 9 metrics to Brentford's 2. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.