Following an unlucky draw with Chelsea, Manchester City are eager to return to winning ways in the Premier League. Given their fine home record, our prediction points toward a 3-0 home win. The Citizens dominated the Chelsea game, but eventually conceded a goal in the fourth minute of the stoppage time. Pep Guardiola’s men, though, have won 8 of their last 9 home games, with the team averaging 2.40 goals per match. Both Ruben Dias and Josko Guardiol are major doubts after limping off with injuries in Sunday’s clash, but Pep Guardiola has strength in depth.
The Seagulls, on the other hand, did well to beat Burnley 2-0 at home at the weekend, but given their recent struggles on the road, away win should not be considered. It has to be noted that Fabian Hurzeler’s troops have been scoring only 1.00 goals per game on the road. Important winger Yankub Minteh is rated oubtful for the visiting side after missing the Burnley game with injury.
Given Man City’s almost perfect home record and Brighton’s difficulties on the road, Home Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Over 2.5 goals (72% H2H) and Man City Over 1.5 goals.
This Premier League match will be played on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Man City vs Brighton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Man City 3 - 0 Brighton
Man City vs Brighton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Benjamin Sesko @ 120 Odds
- To be booked: Yankuba Minteh @ 130 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferMan City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdd | 2.60 |
| Home | wwwwd | 2.60 |
| Away | wwwwd | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.00 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.95 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 0.84 | 1.33 |
Brighton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldldw | 1.30 |
| Home | wlddw | 1.60 |
| Away | dwlld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.66 | 1.90 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.43 | 1.66 |
Man City vs Brighton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Man City (72%)
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Brighton (17%)
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