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Round 9

Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips

31 Oct 2026
15:00
Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Our prediction: Draw (45%); over 2.5; Both teams to score: Yes.

Best Bet
Our #1 Pick
Double Chance
Draw/Away
90%
Confidence
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Betting Tips

10%
45%
45%
Manchester CityDrawBrighton
Match Result
Brighton
45%
Total Goals
Over 2.5
68%
Both Teams Score
Yes
65%
Double Chance
Draw/Away
90%
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Expert Analysis

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Key Statistics

Manchester City13
3Draws
3Brighton
3.26Avg Goals
58%BTTS
68%Over 2.5
7 Jan 2026Manchester City1-1Brighton
31 Aug 2025Brighton2-1Manchester City
15 Mar 2025Manchester City2-2Brighton
9 Nov 2024Brighton2-1Manchester City
25 Apr 2024Brighton0-4Manchester City
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Manchester City vs Brighton?
Our model predicts Brighton with 45% confidence based on current form, head-to-head record and statistical analysis.
Will both teams score in Manchester City vs Brighton?
Both teams to score: Yes (65% confidence).
Is the double chance X2 a good bet for Manchester City vs Brighton?
Our double chance pick is X2 with 90% confidence — it covers two outcomes for lower risk.
How many goals will Manchester City vs Brighton have?
We expect Over 2.5 goals (68% confidence), based on both teams scoring and defensive records.
When and where is Manchester City vs Brighton played?
Manchester City vs Brighton takes place on 31 Oct 2026 at Etihad Stadium.

Additional Information

Manchester CityManchester City

Top Scorers

J. Gvardiol
J. GvardiolDefender
1Goals
M. Guéhi
M. GuéhiMidfielder
1Goals

Top Assists

R. Cherki
R. CherkiMidfielder
2Assists

Cards

P. Foden
P. FodenMidfielder
10
BrightonBrighton

Top Scorers

J. Hinshelwood
J. HinshelwoodMidfielder
2Goals
M. De Cuyper
M. De CuyperMidfielder
1Goals

Top Assists

D. Gómez
D. GómezMidfielder
1Assists
G. Rutter
G. RutterAttacker
1Assists

Cards

P. Groß
P. GroßMidfielder
10
Y. Ayari
Y. AyariMidfielder
10

Detailed Form & Recent Matches

Manchester City
WWWWL
10Played
7Wins
1Draws
2Losses
Points/Game2.2
Win %70%
Goals/Game3.4
Scored Avg2.2
Conceded Avg1.2
BTTS60%
Clean Sheets40%
Failed to Score0%

Recent Matches

14 OctLvs Paris Saint Germain2-4
11 OctWat Liverpool3-0
20 SeptWvs Sunderland5-3
13 SeptWat Manchester United1-0
8 SeptWat FC Porto2-0
Brighton
DWWWW
10Played
6Wins
2Draws
2Losses
Points/Game2
Win %60%
Goals/Game3.4
Scored Avg2.6
Conceded Avg0.8
BTTS20%
Clean Sheets70%
Failed to Score20%

Recent Matches

15 OctWvs Kauno Žalgiris4-0
10 OctWat Sunderland2-0
19 SeptWvs Arsenal3-0
13 SeptWat Coventry5-0
5 SeptDvs Leeds1-1

Head to Head History

Betting Statistics

MetricValue
Total Matches19
Average Goals3.26
BTTS58%
Over 2.5 Goals68%
Over 1.5 Goals89%

Goals by Team

TeamTotalAverage
Manchester City462.42 per game
Brighton160.84 per game

Clean Sheets

TeamClean Sheets
Manchester City8 (42%)
Brighton0 (0%)
7 Jan 2026Premier LeagueManchester City1-1Brighton
31 Aug 2025Premier LeagueBrighton2-1Manchester City
15 Mar 2025Premier LeagueManchester City2-2Brighton
9 Nov 2024Premier LeagueBrighton2-1Manchester City
25 Apr 2024Premier LeagueBrighton0-4Manchester City
21 Oct 2023Premier LeagueManchester City2-1Brighton
24 May 2023Premier LeagueBrighton1-1Manchester City
22 Oct 2022Premier LeagueManchester City3-1Brighton
20 Apr 2022Premier LeagueManchester City3-0Brighton
23 Oct 2021Premier LeagueBrighton1-4Manchester City
18 May 2021Premier LeagueBrighton3-2Manchester City
13 Jan 2021Premier LeagueManchester City1-0Brighton
11 Jul 2020Premier LeagueBrighton0-5Manchester City
31 Aug 2019Premier LeagueManchester City4-0Brighton
12 May 2019Premier LeagueBrighton1-4Manchester City
6 Apr 2019FA CupManchester City1-0Brighton
29 Sept 2018Premier LeagueManchester City2-0Brighton
9 May 2018Premier LeagueManchester City3-1Brighton
12 Aug 2017Premier LeagueBrighton0-2Manchester City

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