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Match preview for Manchester City v Brighton
Brighton head to Etihad Stadium in great form and with a chance of leapfrogging Manchester City in the congested race for a European spot.
City were beaten by Nottingham Forest last weekend but have never lost a home match against Brighton in any division.
City have already lost nine times in the league though and another would make it the most defeats that Pep Guardiola has suffered in a league season.
So can Brighton do it?
Team news for Manchester City v Brighton
City have been without key midfielder Rodri for most of the season and he remains out while defenders John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake are all also still out.
Rico Lewis could come in at full-back or Guardiola could stick with midfielder Matheus Nunes.
"I love pressure. I put it on myself because I want the best for this club." 👊
Fabian spoke about loving the pressure, injury news and facing Pep Guardiola in his #MCIBHA press conference. 💬 @MonsterEnergy 📲
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 14, 2025
Brighton have full-back Tariq Lamptey back from a one-game ban and captain Lewis Dunk is close to a return from a rib injury.
Danny Welbeck could return in attack – the former Manchester United man has never scored a league goal against City.
Predicted line-ups for Manchester City v Brighton
Man City: Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Savinho, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland
Brighton: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
The stats
- In 13 of the last 15 Manchester City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Manchester City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Manchester City have won 6 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Manchester City home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Manchester City have won 6 of the last 8 home matches and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Brighton away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Brighton have won 8 of the last 10 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Brighton have won the last 5 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Brighton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Brighton away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
How to watch Manchester City v Brighton
The match is being played at 3pm on Saturday so is not available to broadcast or stream in the UK.
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Prediction
Is this a big moment in Brighton’s season?
They have the momentum and while City’s form is irregular it’s still a big ask to go to the Etihad and win. We’re saying a draw.
Man City 1-1 Brighton
