Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Desperately seeking an immediate response on Sunday afternoon, Manchester City will travel to the Amex when they meet Brighton.
Brighton
Starting with the hosts, eventually falling short last season as they missed out on the chance to book another lucrative European ticket, Fabian Hurzeler’s men have largely failed to make much of an immediate impact. Despite extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a stellar 6-0 romp away at Championship outfit Oxford United, the Seagulls have put just a single point on the board from their opening two Premier League appearances. Desperate to collect a heavyweight scalp when they return to the Amex on Sunday afternoon, Brighton should also be excited by Manchester City’s most recent trip to the South Coast. Landing a sensational 2-1 victory when they last welcomed the former Premier League champions to town back in November 2024, Hurzeler’s side should be smelling the chance to make another iconic statement.
Brighton Team News
While Georginio Rutter could undergo a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s showdown at the Amex, the former Leeds talisman remains a major doubt this weekend. Likewise, all still dealing with respective knee injuries, Brighton have already confirmed that the trio of Julio Enciso, Adam Webster and Solly March remains on the sidelines.
Jack Hinshelwood is expected to make a first Premier League start of the season. Handed a full EFL Cup rest away at Oxford United earlier in the week, former England international Danny Welbeck should be handed a full recall.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, while Manchester City might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with a routine 4-0 romp away at Wolves on August 16th, Pep Guardiola’s superstar squad came crashing back down in a worrying fashion last weekend. Putting in a downbeat performance on home soil as they fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham, the Sky Blues have certainly shown some major inconsistencies so far this calendar year. Failing to claim a single piece of silverware last season and with plenty of pressure on their shoulders this year, Man City should at least take some solace from their domestic success away from the Etihad. Signing off last season with a 2-0 win away at Fulham on May 25th, Guardiola’s men have not suffered a single domestic defeat outside the blue half of Manchester since returning from March’s international break.
Manchester City Team News
While summer recruit Rayan Hit Nouri might have limped off against Tottenham last weekend after picking up a first-half knock, the former Wolves defender has been given the green light to feature here. Ahead of Saturday’s trip to the Amex, Manchester City have reported a clean bill of health.
Opening his Premier League account with a brace against Wolves on August 16th, striking sensation Erling Haaland will lead the line this weekend. Making a cameo appearance off the bench last week, reigning Ballon d’Or winner Rodri will get some more minutes under his belt.
Brighton vs Manchester City Key Factors to Consider
- When Brighton and Manchester City last met back on March 15t, Saturday’s opponents played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at the Etihad.
- Brighton secured a famous 2-1 win when they last welcomed Man City to the Etihad back in November.
- The Sky Blues have not suffered a single domestic defeat away from the Etihad since returning from March’s international break.
- Continuing on from last season, Brighton have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous 14 Premier League appearances.
- Eight of the last nine meetings between Brighton and Manchester City have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Slumping to that disappointing 2-0 loss at home against Spurs last weekend, Manchester City are desperately seeking an immediate response here. However, forced to settle for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate when they last met Brighton back on March 15th, they should also be concerned by their most recent trip to the Amex. Hit with a 2-1 loss in their last trip to the South Coast, Guardiola’s camp could face a potential banana skin on Sunday afternoon. In a contest that tends to produce an abundance of chances at both ends of the pitch, we are backing chances to come thick and fast this weekend.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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