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Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium at 3pm on Saturday, and our Manchester City vs Brighton predictions and betting tips expect the Premier League leaders to extend a perfect home record against an opponent who keeps giving them problems.
Top of the table and level on points with Arsenal, Manchester City have been imperious at the Etihad this season.
The visitors arrive in the top four and in fine attacking form, but recent history between these sides suggests they will not be overawed by a trip to Manchester.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is swerving a short-priced home win and has found two bigger-priced angles for the Etihad.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Rayan Cherki to assist | 21/10 (10bet) | Rayan Cherki has become Manchester City’s chief creator, with 16 chances created in the Premier League, more than any team-mate, plus two assists and four goals in six starts. City have scored 20 goals in eight games and won all four of their home matches, so openings should be plentiful at the Etihad. Brighton have conceded six goals in four away games and lost two of them, including 2-0 at Liverpool last weekend. Cherki laying one on at 21/10 with 10bet looks a price worth taking. |
| Pascal Gross to be shown a card | 9/2 (Sky Bet) | Pascal Gross is Brighton’s joint-most booked player, with three yellow cards in eight Premier League starts, and his 13 fouls are more than any team-mate has committed. He has played 701 of a possible 720 minutes, so he will be in the thick of it from the first whistle. Manchester City have won all four home games and should have long spells on the ball, which leaves Brighton’s midfield chasing and tackling. A booking for the experienced midfielder at 9/2 with Sky Bet looks too big. |
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How Manchester City go into the game
Manchester City sit top of the Premier League on 21 points, level with Arsenal, having won seven of their opening eight games.
At the Etihad they have been flawless, winning all four home games and scoring 11 times, a record that makes them a daunting proposition for anyone.
City’s last league outing was a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, their only league defeat of the season, and they then needed penalties to get past Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday. Before Villa they beat Ipswich 3-2 at home, won 3-0 at Liverpool and put five past Sunderland.
How Brighton & Hove Albion go into the game
Brighton sit third on 16 points and have been among the division’s most watchable sides, scoring 23 goals, more than any other team.
They have won five of eight, thrashing Arsenal 3-0 and Crystal Palace 5-0 at home. Their away form is patchier, with two wins and two defeats on the road.
In the league, they lost 2-0 at Liverpool last weekend, ending a four-game winning run across September and October, before losing on penalties at the Etihad in the League Cup in midweek.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/26 | Manchester City | 1-1 | Brighton |
| 31/08/25 | Brighton | 2-1 | Manchester City |
| 15/03/25 | Manchester City | 2-2 | Brighton |
| 09/11/24 | Brighton | 2-1 | Manchester City |
| 25/04/24 | Brighton | 0-4 | Manchester City |
Brighton have become a genuine bogey side for City. Manchester City have won just one of the last five league meetings, with Brighton taking two and two drawn, and the pair also met in midweek, City advancing in the League Cup on penalties after a 2-2 draw. City’s last league win over Brighton came back in April 2024.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayan Cherki to assist | 21/10 (10bet) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cherki has created 16 chances, the most in the City squad. |
| Pascal Gross to be shown a card | 9/2 (Sky Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Three bookings already, joint-most in Brighton’s squad. |
| Manchester City to win | 4/6 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Manchester City have won all four at home and lead the division on 21 points. |
| Both teams to score | 19/40 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Brighton have scored in seven of their eight games and Manchester City have conceded nine this season. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Manchester City and Brighton have scored 43 goals between them in the league so far. |
| Manchester City 3-1 Brighton | 11/1 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐ | Brighton have conceded six on their travels, and City’s home scoring should edge a high-quality contest. |
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion score prediction
Brighton will fancy their chances given recent meetings, but there is a clear gulf in home form here. City have been irresistible at the Etihad and should have too much, even if Brighton’s attack grabs a goal. Score prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Brighton.
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