Our Man City vs Brighton Prediction: 3-1
Man City vs Brighton in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 7, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Man City vs Brighton 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
Man City's Last Match – Man City vs Chelsea
Man City will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England Premier League draw with Chelsea on January 4. In that match, Man City recorded 58% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 58% | 9 (3) | 0.98 | 69 |
 Chelsea | 42% | 4 (4) | 1.72 | 34 |
Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Burnley
Brighton will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Premier League victory over Burnley, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Brighton had 60% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton | 60% | 10 (4) | 1.33 | 57 |
 Burnley | 40% | 6 (3) | 0.3 | 31 |
Man City vs Brighton Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Brighton average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Man City 24-9
Brighton 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Man City to win: @1.4
Draw: @5.25
Brighton to win: @6.5
Lineups
Man City (4-1-4-1) : Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Max Alleyne, Nathan Ake, Nicolas Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Tijani Reijnders, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland
Brighton (4-2-3-1) : Bart Verbruggen, Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxime De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Pascal Gross, Ferdi Kadioglu, Diego Gomez, Kaoru Mitoma, Georginio Rutter
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