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Manchester City vs Brighton prediction: correct score and AI tips

Manchester CityManchester City–BrightonBrighton

Match analysis

Premier League, matchday 9: the Manchester City vs Brighton match is scheduled on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time). Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City start as favourites with a 58% chance of victory; Brighton are given 24% and the draw 18%.

Over their last 5 matches, Manchester City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 13 and conceding 11. Over their last 5 matches, Brighton have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 11 and conceding 4. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Manchester City score 2.60 and concede 2.20 goals per game; Brighton score 2.20 and concede 0.80. In the table, Manchester City sit 1st with 21 points from 8 games, Brighton 3rd with 16 points from 8. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Manchester City have averaged 2.28 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.16 for Brighton.

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Manchester City, 2 for Brighton and 2 draws. The most recent ended Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (Jan 7, 2026). Manchester City out or doubtful: A. Semenyo and M. Nunes (doubtful). Brighton: F. Azeez, E. Ferguson, Y. Minteh, K. Mitoma, P. Struijk, S. Tzimas, M. Wieffer and Z. Yohanna. In double chance terms, "Manchester City or draw" stands at 76%, "Brighton or draw" at 42% and "no draw" at 82%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

58%
Manchester City (Win)
18%
Draw
24%
Brighton (Win)

Double chance

76%
Manchester City or draw
42%
Brighton or draw
82%
No draw

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Manchester City

DateOpponentScore
Oct 28, 2026Brighton · EFL Cup2-2D
Oct 24, 2026Aston Villa · Premier League1-2L
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Oct 17, 2026Ipswich · Premier League3-2W
Oct 14, 2026Paris Saint Germain · UEFA Champions League2-4L

Brighton

DateOpponentScore
Oct 28, 2026Manchester City · EFL Cup2-2D
Oct 25, 2026Liverpool · Premier League0-2L
Oct 22, 2026FK Jablonec · UEFA Conference League0-0D
Oct 18, 2026Crystal Palace · Premier League5-0W
Oct 15, 2026Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Conference League4-0W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Manchester City1218
Brighton3168

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 7, 2026Manchester City 1-1 BrightonPremier League
Aug 31, 2025Brighton 2-1 Manchester CityPremier League
Mar 15, 2025Manchester City 2-2 BrightonPremier League
Nov 9, 2024Brighton 2-1 Manchester CityPremier League
Apr 25, 2024Brighton 0-4 Manchester CityPremier League

Out and doubtful

Manchester City

  • A. Semenyo (out)
  • M. Nunes (doubtful)

Brighton

  • F. Azeez (out)
  • E. Ferguson (out)
  • Y. Minteh (out)
  • K. Mitoma (out)
  • P. Struijk (out)
  • S. Tzimas (out)
  • M. Wieffer (out)
  • Z. Yohanna (out)

Most regular starters

Manchester City

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • G. Donnarumma3/5
  • P. Foden3/5
  • R. Cherki3/5
  • Rúben Dias3/5
  • A. Bouaddi2/5
  • A. Khusanov2/5
  • Allan2/5
  • E. Anderson2/5
  • E. Fernández2/5
  • E. Haaland2/5
  • F. Samba2/5

Brighton

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • O. Boscagli4/5
  • B. Verbruggen3/5
  • Costinha3/5
  • G. Rutter3/5
  • J. Hinshelwood3/5
  • M. Svoboda3/5
  • P. Gross3/5
  • I. Osman2/5
  • J. Hadjam2/5
  • L. Dunk2/5
  • M. O'Riley2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Manchester City vs Brighton prediction?

Our AI gives Manchester City a 58% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Brighton 24%. Manchester City are therefore favourites.

When and where is Manchester City vs Brighton played?

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 9. Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

What form are Manchester City and Brighton in?

Manchester City: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 11 conceded). Brighton: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 4 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Brighton?

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Manchester City, 2 for Brighton and 2 draws. The most recent ended Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (Jan 7, 2026).

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