Brighton vs Man City Predictions

Brighton vs Man City is scheduled for kick off on 31 August, at 13:00. The game is set to take place at American Express Stadium, with Darren England officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Brighton currently holding the 8th position in the table 25 points behind Man City. Brighton have won 2 English Premier League matches against Man City out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent loss to Man Utd, Brighton is determined to redeem themselves. Brighton have won 9 of their last 19 English Premier League matches at American Express Stadium. Man City's away record stands at 9 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, Man City is determined to bounce back with a win against Brighton.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Brighton have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 52 goals and 176 shots on target this English Premier League season. Meanwhile, Man City have scored 77 goals with 205 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 87% of matches but conceded in 58% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Brighton scored 8 goals while Man City scored 11 goals. Their last match on 07 January 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.