Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction – Premier League

The visiting team currently occupies 6th place with 46 points, having achieved 12 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a 2‑1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at home, and followed this with another 2‑1 win against Fulham. Brighton maintains solid performance when playing away, with a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses from their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses when playing at home. Their last away match was an FA Cup tie where they triumphed 2‑1 after extra time against Newcastle United. In their last 10 Championship matches, Brighton has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, earning 15 points from a possible 30. Notably, the most common result at halftime in their league fixtures has been 0‑1, occurring in 6 of their 14 games. While their defensive solidity has wavered, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, they have displayed a consistent scoring ability, netting in 8 of their last 10 league encounters. Away games have a tendency to be high-scoring, with 10 of their 14 fixtures concluding with over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 28 matches in the league, they have only managed to turn the score around in 3 of the 10 instances where they conceded first.

Brighton arrives at this match following a 2-1 victory at home against Fulham, marking their fourth win in this Premier League season, with goals from Jan Paul Van Hecke and João Pedro. The visiting side generally employs a 4-3-3 formation, promoting a direct and dynamic playing style with frequent offensive transitions. Key players in their attack include Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, and João Pedro. When on the road, Brighton tends to exploit the left flank, benefiting from the depth provided by defender Pervis Estupiñán. Missing from the squad will be Ferdi Kadıoğlu, James Milner, and Igor, all sidelined due to injuries.