| Brighton & Hove Albion wins | Draw | Manchester City wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.08 | 3.92 | 1.805 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Manchester City |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Oxford United 0 - 6 Brighton & Hove Albion
| LAST GAME: Manchester City 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT
- Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Brighton vs Manchester City | Sunday, August 31, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT |
| Brighton Odds | +310 |
| Manchester City Odds | -125 |
| Draw | +294 |
| Over 2.5 | -172 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Brighton vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Brighton Team News
Fabian Hürzeler’s men are still chasing their first win in the Premier League this season, and there are few more daunting challenges than a match against Manchester City.
In truth, Brighton were unfortunate to end up on the wrong end of a 2-0 loss against Everton last weekend, as they dominated the ball and created better chances.
Defeat for Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium. pic.twitter.com/GDaQhTGKaA
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 24, 2025
However, following the departure of João Pedro, the team appear to be light in the final third of the field. Danny Welbeck was deployed through the middle last weekend, but despite causing issues for the Everton defense, he lacked the clinical edge in front of goal.
Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh offer pacey options in the wide areas and could be crucial in transitions against a Man City side that have looked vulnerable on the counterattack so far this term.
Brighton predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola was left frustrated with his team’s performance in the previous round, as they were poor at both ends of the pitch against Tottenham Hotspur. After offering so much across the field on the opening day against Wolves, City were extremely disappointing against Spurs.
Players in key defensive areas struggled with the ball, including summer addition James Trafford, who was at fault for the second goal and also fortunate to avoid being sent off. Nico González also endured a difficult outing in the holding midfield role, and the fit-again Rodri could be thrust back into the starting eleven on Sunday.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 26, 2025
Rayan Cherki also struggled to get into the game, as City’s new-look forward line endured teething issues. Guardiola may instead turn back to more familiar players in the attacking areas this weekend, with Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva both expected to start.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Brighton (4-1-4-1): Trafford; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri; Bobb, Foden, Silva, Marmoush; Haaland.
Brighton vs Manchester City Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -125 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Brighton 1-3 Manchester City
Manchester City fell way below the levels expected of them under Guardiola last weekend, but a response is hard to bet against this weekend.
The team’s balance didn’t look right against Tottenham, and the return of Rodri could prove vital to their title challenge in 2025-26. Foden’s presence in the starting eleven should also restore creativity in the final third, as Haaland was forced to feed off scraps against Tottenham last Saturday.
Brighton’s poor defensive start to the season makes it difficult to see them keeping a clean sheet, though it does set the stage for an entertaining clash.
Brighton vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -189 (20Bet)
Based on the defensive issues the two clubs have experienced this season, backing both teams to score looks like a strong betting angle. The Seagulls have been too easy to play through in 2025-26, averaging an expected goals against (xGA) of 1.07 per game.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have already accumulated an xGA average of 1.23 in the Premier League. Furthermore, both sides have scored in five of their last six head-to-head matches.
Brighton vs Manchester City Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- NBC (USA)
- Fubo TV (Canada)
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