Premier League
Manchester City vs Brighton
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction & Stats - Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Manchester City vs Brighton carries real history into this round of the Premier League.
The two sides meet on 31/10 (Saturday) at Etihad Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Manchester City vs Brighton prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Manchester City vs Brighton
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Manchester City vs Brighton call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Manchester City or Draw
Last updated on 29-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Manchester City the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Manchester City Preview
Manchester City reach this fixture 8 match into their Premier League. Here is where Man City stand:
In this competition
7 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.63 points per game
20 scored, at 2.5 a game
9 conceded, at 1.13 a game
Man City, season-wide
10 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Erling Haaland, 9 goals
Most assists: Joško Gvardiol, 4 assists
Recent results — Manchester City
28/10/2026 15:30
24/10/2026 07:30
20/10/2026 15:00
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 15:00
Brighton: how they are travelling
Brighton come in 8 matches into their Premier League.
Here is what Brighton FC have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
2 points per game
23 scored, at 2.88 a game
7 conceded, at 0.88 a game
Brighton FC, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pascal Groß, 3 goals
Most assists: Pascal Groß, 4 assists
Recent results — Brighton FC
28/10/2026 15:30
25/10/2026 10:00
22/10/2026 12:45
18/10/2026 09:00
15/10/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Manchester City
Recent meetings have tended to go Manchester City's way against Brighton.
From 19 match(es):
Manchester City: 13 win(s)
Brighton: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Manchester City vs Brighton prediction.
Form comparison Manchester City vs Brighton
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.63 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 88% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 4.25 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1.5 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.84 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.18 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Brighton
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.88 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 2.03 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.85 | 1.55 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Betting on over 2.5 goals in Manchester City vs Brighton looks like a smart play.
With both teams boasting strong attacks, this match has all the ingredients to see three or more goals.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect Manchester City vs Brighton to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 2.09, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
Fixture information - Manchester City vs Brighton
Match: Manchester City vs Brighton
Competition: Premier League
Date: Saturday, 31/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Manchester City F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.13
League: 2.78
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 50%
Cards
2.75
League: 4.23
Corners
9.25
League: 9.44
Home Team
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.63 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 88% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.63 | 4.25 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1.5 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.84 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.18 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Brighton
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.88 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 2.03 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.85 | 1.55 |
Corners
9.88 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Brighton received +3% more corners than Manchester City in the Premier League
10.13 / Match
Aston Villa
(7)
Ipswich Town
(2)
Liverpool
(6)
Sunderland
(6)
Manchester United
(7)
Coventry City
(4)
Crystal Palace
(6)(2)
Liverpool
(8)
Crystal Palace
(5)
Sunderland
(5)
Arsenal
(3)
Coventry City
(7)
Leeds United
(7)
Chelsea
Cards
1.88 / Match
+27% Cards / Match
Brighton received +27% more cards than Manchester City in the Premier League
2.38 / Match
Aston Villa
(4)
Ipswich Town
(1)
Liverpool
(2)
Sunderland
(0)
Manchester United
(2)
Coventry City
(1)
Crystal Palace
(2)(2)
Liverpool
(2)
Crystal Palace
(1)
Sunderland
(4)
Arsenal
(0)
Coventry City
(3)
Leeds United
(3)
Chelsea
Goals Scored
2.5 / Match
+15%
Brighton is +15% better in terms of goals scored
2.88 / Match
Aston Villa
(1)
Ipswich Town
(3)
Liverpool
(3)
Sunderland
(5)
Manchester United
(1)
Coventry City
(1)
Crystal Palace
(4)(0)
Liverpool
(5)
Crystal Palace
(2)
Sunderland
(3)
Arsenal
(5)
Coventry City
(1)
Leeds United
(3)
Chelsea
Goals Conceded
1.13 / Match
+22%
Manchester City condeded +22% more goals than Brighton
0.88 / Match
Aston Villa
(2)
Ipswich Town
(2)
Liverpool
(0)
Sunderland
(3)
Manchester United
(0)
Coventry City
(0)
Crystal Palace
(1)(2)
Liverpool
(0)
Crystal Palace
(0)
Sunderland
(0)
Arsenal
(0)
Coventry City
(1)
Leeds United
(4)
Chelsea
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
|
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 2.63 |
| 2 |
Arsenal
|
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 2.63 |
| 3 |
Brighton
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| 4 |
Liverpool
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 5 |
Chelsea
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 6 |
Brentford
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 7 |
Leeds United
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 8 |
Newcastle
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 9 |
Aston Villa
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 10 |
Hull City
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 11 |
Everton
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Ipswich Town
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
Bournemouth
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 14 |
Tottenham
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 15 |
Fulham
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 |
Manchester United
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 17 |
Crystal Palace
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 18 |
Nottingham Forest
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 19 |
Coventry City
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 20 |
Sunderland
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 5 | 0.63 |
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