Brighton vs Manchester City match score prediction: Reclaiming debt at Amex Stadium

(NLDO) - Manchester City came to Brighton with the determination to avenge last season's defeat. The championship race has begun, Manchester City cannot fall behind soon.

Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) dribbles past Brighton's defense

Manchester City stumble or signs of running out of steam?

Manchester City want to make amends after their shocking 0-2 loss to Tottenham last week. After winning the Premier League for four consecutive years, Manchester City ran out of steam last season when they lost four consecutive matches in November and were unable to recover. This season, having lost in the second round of the tournament, Manchester City know they cannot afford to make a mistake at the Amex Stadium at 8pm today, August 31, when Liverpool and Arsenal have broken away at the top.

Brighton will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Everton when they host Manchester City at home. The Seagulls are still looking for their first win of the season and will likely have to fight hard against a star-studded Citizens side. Brighton youngster Jack Hinshelwood is pushing for his first start, while Solly Marsch, Julio Enciso and Adam Webster are still in the recovery room.

Brighton's start is no better than Manchester City's

With both Manchester City and Brighton aiming for victory in tonight's clash, a goal-laden affair is inevitable at the Amex. Either way, Pep Guardiola's side are edging closer to securing all three points against the hosts, who have had a slow start to the season. Midfielder Rodri is back to full fitness and is pushing for a start, while new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri should be fit in time to face the Seagulls.

Prediction: Brighton – Manchester City 1-2

Head to head

15-3-2025	Manchester City	Brighton	2-2
09-11-2024	Brighton	Manchester City	2-1
April 25, 2024	Brighton	Manchester City	0-4
21-10-2023	Manchester City	Brighton	2-1
5-24-2023	Brighton	Manchester City	1-1
22-10-2022	Manchester City	Brighton	3-1
April 20, 2022	Manchester City	Brighton	3-0
23-10-2021	Brighton	Manchester City	1-4
May 18, 2021	Brighton	Manchester City	3-2
13-1-2021	Manchester City	Brighton	1-0

Manchester City were beaten at the Amex when they last met. In their final game before the November international break last year, Brighton came from behind to win 2-1. Erling Haaland's opener in the 23rd minute of a dominant first half ended as a consolation as Pedro and Matt O'Riley's efforts after the break secured all three points for the hosts. But Brighton are not as strong as they were last season, while Manchester City have welcomed back talisman Rodri and strengthened in several positions.

Manchester City benefit when home team is depleted

Manchester City are still without Mateo Kovacic, Savinho, Gvardiol, Bettinelli. But Brighton's loss is clearly bigger as Rutter, Lamptey, Watson, Webster, Enciso and March are hard to replace. That's why experts like Chris Sutton and Paul Merson both predict a 2-1 win for Manchester City.

Premier League		Asian Handicap					Over/Under
		Home			Handicap	Away	Over		Total	Under
31/08 21:00	[18] Brighton - Manchester City [6]		2,025	1/2 : 0		1.85	1.95	3			1.90

31/08 21:00

[18] Brighton - Manchester City [6]

1,975

1/2 : 0

1.875

1.95

3

1.90

31/08 21:00

[18] Brighton - Manchester City [11]

1,975

1/2 : 0

1,925

1,975

3

1.90

The starting odds for the match were Manchester City with a half-goal handicap and only 85, similar to last season. By Saturday, the market was on the home team, so Brighton was only 97. By this morning, Manchester City had gone from 87 to 92, showing that people were betting on the home team. Choosing a brand like Manchester City is still safer.

The lowest priced score is 1-1 with a 1 to 7.9 payout, but next to it is a 1 to 8 payout for 1-2. Manchester City's chances of winning are still higher with 0-1 at 10 payouts, 0-2 at 11 payouts and 1-3 at 13 payouts. A 2-2 draw also attracts many players with a 1 to 12 payout, while 0-0 pays up to 18 payouts.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/soi-ti-so-tran-brighton-manchester-city-doi-mon-no-o-san-amex-19625083112385885.htm