Manchester City vs Brighton: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 31/10

Manchester City and Brighton meet again. The clash, valid for the Premier League 2026/27, takes place this 31/10 (Saturday), at Etihad Stadium, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Manchester City have won 2 time(s). Brighton have won 2. Manchester City are the favourites with a 56.18% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Manchester City vs Brighton.

Overview Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City are favourites, with a 56.18% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.78. Manchester City Football Club's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Brighton FC win are 5.01 and a draw is 4.83.

In the Premier League, Manchester City have 7 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 20 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded, having Erling Haaland as top scorer with 9 goal(s). Meanwhile, Brighton have 5 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 23 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded, and Charalampos Kostoulas as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Manchester City and Brighton

In 20 clashes, Manchester City have the advantage over Brighton: 13 win(s) against 3 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 28/10/2026, in the EFL Cup. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Manchester City vs Brighton, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Manchester City: current form

Manchester City are in great form in the Premier League: a 88% win rate and 2.63 points per match in 8 matches.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s) and 2 defeat(s).

See more numbers in the English Premier League:

• 7 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
• Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
• 20 goals scored (2.5 per match)
• Top scorer: Erling Haaland (9 goal(s))

Brighton: current form

On the other side, Brighton also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the Premier League:

• 5 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
• Performance: 2 point(s) per match
• 23 goals scored (2.88 per match)
• Top scorer: Charalampos Kostoulas (3 goal(s))

Manchester City vs Brighton key players

In the Premier League, Erling Haaland carries Manchester City Football Club's attack with 9 goal(s).

The playmaker is Joško Gvardiol, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Erling Haaland has 27 goal(s).

On the other side, Charalampos Kostoulas is the name that frightens the most for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. with 3 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Pascal Groß leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Danny Welbeck has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Manchester City vs Brighton statistics in the Premier League

Manchester City have an average of 9.88 corners and 1.88 cards per match. Brighton have 10.13 corners and 2.38 cards. Check the numbers for Manchester City vs Brighton below.

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Points & Results

• 2.63
  PPG
  2
• 88%
  Wins
  63%
• 75%
  First to Score
  63%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2.50
  Scored/game
  2.88
• 1.13
  Conceded/game
  0.88
• 1.75
  xG
  1.89
• 1.19
  xGA
  1.20

Trends

• 63%
  Both Score
  25%
• 38%
  Clean Sheet
  63%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  13%

Correct score prediction for Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Manchester City 2-1 Brighton. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Manchester City vs Brighton

Check out where to watch the live match between Brighton and Manchester City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Manchester City and Brighton

The line-ups for Manchester City vs Brighton in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Manchester City Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Brighton FC line-up

The Brighton starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Manchester City vs Brighton

Match: Manchester City vs Brighton

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 31/10/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Etihad Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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