Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction

Premier League · Sat 31 Oct 2026
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Manchester CityWLDLW
0 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 1
BrightonWWDLW
Kick-offSat 31 Oct, 16:00
Our tip1 @ 1.73 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Backup1X ✗
GoalsOver 2.5 ✗
Both scoredNo

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Manchester CityWLDLW
04 Nov 26ARB Leipzig3 - 2UEFA Champions League
31 Oct 26HBrighton0 - 1Premier League
28 Oct 26HBrighton2 - 2League Cup
24 Oct 26AAston Villa1 - 2Premier League
20 Oct 26HAEK Athens FC5 - 1UEFA Champions League
BrightonWWDLW
31 Oct 26AManchester City1 - 0Premier League
25 Oct 26ALiverpool0 - 2Premier League
22 Oct 26AFK Jablonec0 - 0UEFA Europa Conference League
18 Oct 26HCrystal Palace5 - 0Premier League
19 Sep 26HArsenal3 - 0Premier League

Head to head

Manchester City 13 · Draws 4 · Brighton 4 (21 meetings, last 10 below)

31 Oct 26Manchester City0 - 1BrightonPremier League
28 Oct 26Manchester City2 - 2BrightonLeague Cup
07 Jan 26Manchester City1 - 1BrightonPremier League
31 Aug 25Brighton2 - 1Manchester CityPremier League
15 Mar 25Manchester City2 - 2BrightonPremier League
09 Nov 24Brighton2 - 1Manchester CityPremier League
25 Apr 24Brighton0 - 4Manchester CityPremier League
21 Oct 23Manchester City2 - 1BrightonPremier League
24 May 23Brighton1 - 1Manchester CityPremier League
22 Oct 22Manchester City3 - 1BrightonPremier League

Full head to head: Manchester City vs Brighton →

Our prediction

Manchester City to win

@ 1.73
Backup prediction
1X  •  Manchester City or Draw
@ 1.22
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 71%Under 2.5: 29%
Expected goals
1.70Manchester City
3.69Total
1.99Brighton

Win probability

Manchester City65%
Draw18%
Brighton17%

Odds (1X2)

11.73
X4.00
24.00

Manchester City vs Brighton preview and result

Manchester City and Brighton met in the Premier League on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Manchester City a 65% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Brighton 17%. Our pick was Manchester City to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.73. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Manchester City or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 3.7 goals (1.7 for Manchester City, 2.0 for Brighton). The chance of three or more goals is 71%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 1 goal was scored.

Form and head to head

Manchester City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-L-W), scoring 11 and conceding 8. Brighton have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-L-W), scoring 9 and conceding 2. In their last 10 meetings, Manchester City won 13, Brighton won 4 and 4 ended level. In the table, Manchester City are 1st with 21 points and Brighton are 3rd with 16 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Manchester City vs Brighton?

Our pre-match prediction is Manchester City to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.73. Win chances: Manchester City 65%, draw 18%, Brighton 17%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Manchester City vs Brighton?

We expect about 3.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 71%).

What time is Manchester City vs Brighton?

Manchester City vs Brighton (Premier League) was played on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Manchester City vs Brighton?

The double chance 1X (Manchester City or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Premier League table

Manchester City1st21 pts
Brighton3rd16 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Manchester City 8701 1121
2 Arsenal 8701 821
3 Brighton 8512 1616
4 Liverpool 8431 315
5 Chelsea 8413 213
6 Brentford 8251 511
7 Leeds 8251 311
8 Newcastle 8323 -211
9 Aston Villa 8323 -311
10 Hull City 8242 110
11 Everton 8242 -110
12 Ipswich 8314 -410
13 Bournemouth 8233 -19
14 Tottenham 8233 -29
15 Fulham 8224 -28
16 Manchester United 8143 -37
17 Crystal Palace 8215 -107
18 Nottingham Forest 8134 -46
19 Coventry 8206 -96
20 Sunderland 8125 -85