Our Brighton vs Man City Prediction: 1-2
Brighton vs Man City in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – Oxford Utd vs Brighton
Brighton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 6-0 England EFL Cup victory over Oxford Utd in their last outing. In that match, Brighton had 63% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oxford Utd | 37% | 0 (10) | 1.87 | 35 |
 Brighton | 63% | 0 (9) | 2.34 | 48 |
Man City's Last Match – Man City vs Tottenham
Man City will look to get back on track following a 0-2 England Premier League loss against Tottenham on August 23. In that match, Man City recorded 61% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 61% | 7 (4) | 1.5 | 57 |
 Tottenham | 39% | 9 (5) | 1.01 | 42 |
Brighton vs Man City Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton | Man City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Man City average 2.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Brighton 25-10
Man City 28-10
What are the odds for this match?
Brighton to win: @4.75
Draw: @3.7
Man City to win: @1.7
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1) : Bart Verbruggen, Joel Veltman, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxime De Cuyper, Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba, Yankuba Minteh, Diego Gomez, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck
Man City (4-3-3) : James Trafford, Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Tijani Reijnders, Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush
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