Brighton & Hove Albion is gearing up to take on Manchester City in what promises to be a captivating Premier League encounter, eagerly anticipated by soccer enthusiasts. The match is set to kick off on April 25, 2024, at 19:00 UTC.
Manchester City currently holds the 3rd position in the domestic league, while Brighton & Hove Albion trails behind in 10th. One of the key players Manchester City will need to keep under control is João Pedro, as he is the top scorer for Brighton & Hove Albion this season with 8 goals. On the other hand, Brighton & Hove Albion will have to mark Julián Álvarez well, as he has provided the most assists for Manchester City this season with 10.
Brighton & Hove Albion will be looking to exploit the disciplinary record of Rodri Hernández, who has received the most cards this season for Manchester City with 8. For Brighton & Hove Albion, the player with the worst discipline is Facundo Valentín Buonanotte with 7 cards, so if you are looking to bet on yellow or red cards in this match, keep a close eye on him.
In the Asian Handicap betting market, backing Manchester City at -1.5 seems prudent. This implies they need to win by two goals or more in this Premier League encounter, with the selection priced at 2.10.
Those expecting a one-sided affair can back Manchester City on the Asian Handicap -2.5, meaning they would need to win by three goals or more.
Last Matches & Head-to-Head
Brighton played Burnley in their last game, resulting in a 1-1 draw, with Brighton recording 56% of possession in this Premier League match at Turf Moor. In their last game, Man City had three shots on target, beating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley. This was an FA Cup match, with Bernardo Silva on the scoresheet. Manchester City achieved a 2-1 victory against Brighton when the teams met at Etihad Stadium, which was the most recent fixture between the pair.
Brighton has won only one of their last 10 matches against Manchester City, with one draw and eight Manchester City wins, averaging 3.7 goals per game.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Brighton (predicted lineup): Bart Verbruggen, Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Igor, Carlos Baleba, Pascal Gross, Facundo Buonanotte, Jakub Moder, Simon Adingra, Danny Welbeck.
Manchester City (predicted lineup): Ederson Moraes, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, Julian Alvarez.
Backing Manchester City at 1.40 to win this Premier League match might not make you rich. However, these bookie’s betting odds imply a high 71% chance of winning the game. Brighton are the outsiders at 7.00 and are regarded as the least likely to win.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds. Should you expect both teams to score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at 1.70.
The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Premier League matches, and you can back Brighton at 5.00 and Manchester City at 1.17.
Key Brighton vs Manchester City Stats:
- Brighton have failed to win any of their last 4 matches.
- Brighton have conceded 2 or more goals in 9 of their last 20 matches.
- Manchester City have not lost any of their last 17 matches.
- Manchester City have won 7 of their past 10 away matches.
- Manchester City have scored 2 or more goals in 7 of their past 10 away matches.
Taking into account the odds, historical performance, and current form, the prediction leans towards a Manchester City win.