Man City vs Brighton prediction, odds, tips & team news
Manchester City will be hoping to claw their way back into the Premier League‘s top four when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 15th March at 3pm. Pep Guardiola’s side sit fifth after 28 games, but only two points behind Chelsea in fourth. Brighton are also in the conversation as they sit in seventh and only one point behind the Citizens.
Under 3.5 goals, Bernardo Silva 3+ tackles and Yankuba Minteh 1+ shot on target) (11/2 with Sky Bet)
The natural inclination is to expect goals between two teams packed with attacking talent, but Manchester City have struggled in front of goal lately. The last three Premier League games involving the Citizens have seen a total of just four goals scored, with City only managing one of those four and Brighton’s last two games have ended in 2-1 victories, bringing in the under 3.5 selection. Bernardo Silva has adopted a more defensive role this season to varying effect, making at least two tackles in each of his last eight games and four in last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City. He may need to keep a close eye on Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, who has managed at least one shot on target in each of his last five games,
Brighton to win either half (6/4 with Sky Bet)
Brighton have never beaten Man City away from home, but that could change this weekend. The Seagulls are enjoying the longest winning run of any Premier League team at the moment having won four games and they’ve won six of the eight halves in those four games too. City meanwhile have won just one half in their last three games and have lost three of their last five Premier League matches. Confidence seems low at the Etihad Stadium at the moment and Fabian Hurzeler’s effervescent have the quality to take advantage in at least one half here.
How both teams go into Man City vs Brighton
The race for the Premier League top four is an intriguing one. It gets even better when you consider that fifth could be enough to secure Champions League football next season. Man City are currently occupying that fifth spot, though it seems that nobody really wants to lock a position down. The Citizens have contrived to lose three of their last five games, including their last outing against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Brighton are one of several teams outside the top four chasing Champions League football and they’re hitting form at just the right time. The Seagulls have won their past four games, scoring 11 goals and conceding just twice. They’ve been an interesting team away from home, with just one defeat from their past seven league games on the road – although that was a 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Forest.
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Man City team news
Manchester City’s injury issues are set to continue. Nathan Ake is expected to miss this game, joining Oscar Bobb, Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Rodri on the sidelines. Phil Foden always enjoys playing against Brighton, scoring eight times against the Seagulls, so he will hope start.
Brighton team news
Tariq Lamptey will return for Brighton after suspension following his red card in the FA Cup win over Newcastle United and there could be more good news for Fabian Hurzeler. Lewis Dunk and Matt O’Riley could both be set to return in this game although Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, James Milner and Jason Steele all remain out.
Man City vs Brighton head-to-head
Brighton’s win earlier this season ended a run of six games unbeaten for Man City in this fixture. But Brighton have never won away against Man City
| Man City vs Brighton H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Ground | |||||
| 09/11/24 | Brighton 2-1 Man City | Amex Stadium, Falmer | |||||
| 25/04/24 | Brighton 0-4 Man City | Amex Stadium, Falmer | |||||
| 21/10/23 | Man City 2-1 Brighton | Etihad Stadium, Manchester | |||||
| 24/05/23 | Brighton 1-1 Man City | Amex Stadium, Falmer | |||||
| 22/10/22 | Man City 3-1 Brighton | Etihad Stadium, Manchester | |||||
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