Our Brighton vs Man City Prediction: 1-1
Brighton vs Man City in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Brighton vs Man City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Wolfsburg
Brighton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Elite Club Friendlies victory over Wolfsburg in their last outing. In that match, Brighton had 59% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton | 59% | 0 (4) | - | 7 |
Wolfsburg | 41% | 0 (1) | - | 2 |
Man City's Last Match – Palermo vs Man City
Man City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Elite Club Friendlies victory over Palermo on August 9. In that match, Man City recorded 65% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palermo | 35% | 0 (1) | 0.44 | 14 |
Man City | 65% | 0 (4) | 1.89 | 55 |
Brighton vs Man City Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton | Man City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Man City average 2.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.