Manchester City vs Brighton

England - EFL Cup

v.s

28 Oct 2026 15:30

Manchester City are creating the better shooting profile with average 5.25 overall shots and 1.6 xG. Their season scoring average is 2 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.

Result Probability

0%
Manchester City to win
0%
Draw
0%
Brighton to win

The result market leans toward at 0%. The points profile supports that read: Manchester City average 3 PPG and Brighton average 0 PPG in the comparable split.

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Well above avg

    5.00

    League 3.09

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Well above avg

    100%

    League 56%

  • Both Teams Score

    Below average

    50%

    League 55%

  • Cards

    Well above avg

    4.00

    League 3.14

  • Corners

    Well below avg

    5.00

    League 10.14

Corner volume is the clearest signal here. Brighton average 8 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 10.14, which points to sustained attacking territory.

Over / Under - Last 10 Games

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    100%
    UNDER
    0%
  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    100%
    UNDER
    0%
  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    100%
    UNDER
    0%
  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    100%
    UNDER
    0%

The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 100% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.

Team Performance

Manchester City

Home

W
VS

Brighton

Away

W

Points & Results

  • 3.00
    PPG
    0.00
  • 100%
    Wins
    0%
  • 75%
    First to Score
    0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 2.00
    Scored/game
    0.00
  • 0.50
    Conceded/game
    0.00
  • 1.60
    xG
    0.00
  • 1.10
    xGA
    0.00

Trends

  • 50%
    Both Score
    0%
  • 50%
    Clean Sheet
    0%

Manchester City vs Brighton: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - EFL Cup 2026/2027

On this page, you can check all statistics for Manchester City vs Brighton, including goals, corners, averages, trends, standings, and much more. All statistical data available on APWin is free and updated in real time.

The match will be played on 28/10/2026 (wednesday) at 07:30 PM. In addition to the latest statistics, you will find information on team standings, current form, tactical lineups, average cards, head-to-head history, and mathematical projections for this football match.

Relevant facts about Manchester City vs Brighton

Here is some information about Manchester City vs Brighton that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Manchester City vs Brighton match in the EFL Cup.

Stat Probabilities for Manchester City vs Brighton

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Manchester City vs Brighton, according to our projection system.

  • BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Manchester City vs Brighton is 50%.

  • Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Manchester City and Brighton show that there is 100% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of Manchester City vs Brighton

Let's now take a look at how Manchester City and Brighton have performed thus far in the EFL Cup. Manchester City has played 4 matches and has a record of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Meanwhile, Brighton has 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses in 0 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Manchester City has a win rate of 100%, while Brighton has come out on top in 0% of their matches.

Manchester City - Home performance

Manchester City has played at home 2 times in the EFL Cup, and has the following record in those matches:

  • Wins: 1

  • Draws: 0

  • Defeats: 1

That gives Manchester City a 100% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 0% of the time, while losses make up 50% of their home matches.

Brighton - Away performance

On the opposite side, Brighton has played 0 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

  • Wins: 0

  • Draws: 0

  • Defeats: 0

In terms of percentages, Brighton has won 0% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 0% of those matches and have suffered defeat 0% of the time as visitors.

And if you're interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for Manchester City vs Brighton

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Manchester City and Brighton ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Manchester City has scored a total of 1 goals so far in the EFL Cup, while their opponent Brighton has found the back of the net 0 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Manchester City has an average of 2 goals scored in this current campaign, and Brighton has scored 0 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides' attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you'd like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, Manchester City has conceded 2 goals in 4 matches, which is an average of 0.5 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Brighton has an average of 0 goals conceded per match after surrendering 0 goals in 0 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City and Brighton have played each other 13 times in recent years. In those matches, Manchester City has 16 wins, Brighton has 9 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Manchester City vs Brighton match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Manchester City vs Brighton match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams' average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

Here are some additional FAQs about Manchester City vs Brighton that you may find helpful.

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

In their past 13 matches, Manchester City has 16 wins, Brighton has 9 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

Where to find Manchester City vs Brighton prediction?

You can find our predictions for Manchester City vs Brighton.

What was the last match between Manchester City vs Brighton?

The last match between the two sides was on 07/01/2026. The result of that match was Manchester City 1 vs 1 Brighton.

Where to find Manchester City vs Brighton stats?

You can find goal statistics for Manchester City vs Brighton above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.

Where to watch Manchester City vs Brighton?

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