Man City vs Brighton Predictions

Man City vs Brighton is scheduled for kick off on 07 January, at 19:30. The game is set to take place at Etihad Stadium, with Thomas Bramall officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Man City currently holding the 2nd position in the table 25 points ahead of Brighton. Man City have won 2 English Premier League matches against Brighton out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent loss to Aston Villa, Man City is determined to redeem themselves. Man City have won 14 of their last 19 English Premier League matches at Etihad Stadium. Brighton's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following their 3-0 loss to Man Utd, Brighton is determined to bounce back with a win against Man City.

Goal stats

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

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