Man City are eight-time winners of the competition, though not since their last triumph in the 2020-21 season have they been among the final four teams.
The Bees have lost their last two Carabao Cup quarter-final ties and will need to pull off a shock to reach the semi-final of this competition for just the second time in their history.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Brentford is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Brentford
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event ahead of kick-off at 7.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Man City vs Brentford team news
Mateo Kovacic is a long-term absentee while Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri have joined up with the Egypt and Algeria squads respectively for Africa Cup of Nations duty.
Guardiola has confirmed he will rotate his squad for the quarter-final clash which could see John Stones come into the defence, though Erling Haaland is among those expected to be rested.
AFCON has also impacted Brentford as they will be without Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka. Long-term injury casualties Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva are also sidelined, but Reiss Nelson is a doubt.
Kevin Schade is poised to make his return to the squad after missing the draw against Leeds through suspension.
Erling Haaland has not featured in the Carabao Cup this season
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Man City vs Brentford prediction
Brentford often run Man City close and while their away form in the Premier League is a massive concern, they have won both matches on the road in the Carabao Cup this season.
Granted a trip to the Etihad is far more daunting than the Vitality Stadium and Blundell Park.
Even with a rotated side, we expect Man City to have too much quality for the Bees and march into the semi-final.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This will be the first league cup meeting between the sides since October 1989 when Man City ran out 4-1 winners at Maine Road.
Man City vs Brentford match odds
Brentford to qualify: 7/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
