Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion: predictions, H2H and market odds

Manchester City have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded (1.45 expected goals for, 1.32 against). Manchester City still play Aston Villa on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in. Brighton & Hove Albion have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded (1.58 expected goals for, 1.23 against). Brighton & Hove Albion still play Liverpool on 25 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in.

Both teams scored in 60% of Manchester City's recent matches and 20% of Brighton & Hove Albion's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 10 meetings Manchester City won 5, Brighton & Hove Albion won 2 and 3 ended level. The most recent, on 7 Jan 2026, finished Manchester City 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion.