Manchester City will take on Brighton in the Premier League this weekend, with the Cityzens looking to bounce back from their defeat to Tottenham last weekend.
The trip to the Amex will be far from an easy one for Pep Guardiola and his players, but with Liverpool and Arsenal playing each other this weekend, a win would mean they make up ground on at least one of their two main title challengers.
For Brighton, the match is an opportunity to pick up their first league win of the new campaign.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Man City vs Brighton prediction below.
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Brighton vs Man City prediction: Brighton to push City all the way
Key Stats
- Brighton have lost none of their last five home Premier League matches.
- Man City have won on just one of their last three visits to the Amex Stadium.
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six matches between Brighton and Man City
Correct score prediction: Brighton 1-1 Man City
Man City's performance against Tottenham could either have just been a bad day at the office or evidence that the issues that plagued the team last season are still prevalent this season, too. Given how easily Spurs got in behind them, it didn't feel like just a blip. Brighton usually turn up for matches against the big boys, but their form doesn't justify backing them for a straight win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the underdogs
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Brighton vs Man City odds indicate that the bookies haven't lost faith in City just yet, but gone are the days when they went into every league match as huge odds-on favourites. Ladbrokes have given the visitors a 45.5% chance of victory on Sunday, while Brighton have been given a 25.6% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A mixed bag
Last season, Brighton enjoyed their two matches against Man City, beating them 2-1 at home before drawing 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium. Prior to last season, though, it was generally City who had the better of the H2H, so the Seagulls will be well aware of what a Pep Guardiola team can do on any given day.
England Premier League 15/03/25
Man City
Brighton
England Premier League 09/11/24
Brighton
Man City
England Premier League 25/04/24
Brighton
Man City
England Premier League 17/03/24
Brighton
Man City
England Premier League 21/10/23
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Brighton
Brighton preview: Rutter is touch and go
The big news out of the Brighton camp this week is that Georginio Rutter could be fit to play after missing last weekend's clash with Everton and the Seagulls' Carabao Cup match against Oxford. In other news, Julio Enciso and Facundo Buonanotte, have both departed this week but Carlos Baleba remains a Brighton player.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, O'Riley, Mitoma, Welbeck
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Brentford
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Leicester
2
Brighton
2
Man City preview: Could Ederson to return?
After his poor performance last week, James Trafford could be replaced between the sticks by Ederson, who is yet to complete a move away from the club. Rodri should be fit enough to start in a huge boost, as is Rayan Ait-Nouri, despite being forced off against Surs.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Lewis, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Bernardo, Reijnders, Doku, Marmoush, Haaland
England Premier League 10/05/25
D
Southampton
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 02/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Man City
1
England FA Cup 27/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
0
Man City
2
England Premier League 22/04/25
W
Aston Villa
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Everton
0
Man City
2
Player to watch: Rodri
Rodri is expected to return to the Man City starting XI on Sunday, and Guardiola will be banking on his team looking completely different with the Ballon d'Or winner in midfield. There is no doubt that City have missed the Spaniard, but is he really the difference between them being title challengers and not?