Manchester City
Brighton
Manchester City58%
Brighton22%From the bookmaker odds with the margin removed. Model advice: Combo Winner : Manchester City and +2.5 goals
Manchester City5 gamesBrighton5 gamesMCBRIManchester City play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Brighton play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Brighton are unbeaten in their last 8 gamesW6 D2Brighton have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 8 games75%Manchester City have scored in every home game this season7 of 7Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Manchester City's 12 games this season75%Both teams scored in only 3 of Brighton's 12 games this season25%Manchester CityNo absencesNo injuries or suspensions reported so far.
BrightonNo absencesNo injuries or suspensions reported so far.
Brighton travel to face Manchester City in the League Cup on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (19:30 GMT), with the game played at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 (W-W-L-W-W), most recently a win. Across their last 10 they have averaged 3.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Brighton's recent form reads W-W-W-W-D: 4 wins from 5. Across their last 10 they have averaged 3.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
In the last 4 meetings Manchester City have won 0, Brighton 2 and 2 ended level — an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent ended Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (07 Jan 2026).
Based on bookmaker prices with the margin removed, Manchester City have a 58% chance of winning, the draw is 21% and Brighton 22%. Over 2.5 goals landed in 70% of Manchester City's recent games and 70% of Brighton's, while both teams scored in 50% and 30% respectively.
What the stats point to: Manchester City to win · Over 2.5 goals
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