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Manchester City and Brighton meet on 28 October 2026 · 19:30 at Etihad Stadium (Manchester), under referee A. Madley. Manchester City (61%) are favourites in our book. Scroll on for our tip, the chance of each result, team news and our analysis.
Manchester City vs Brighton: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.63 | 4.72 | 5.47 |
| Market average | 1.57 | 4.54 | 5.18 |
| Lowest odds | 1.53 | 4.20 | 4.80 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.14 | 1.10 | 84.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.44 | 1.42 | 66.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.76 | 33.9% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.12 | 2.07 | 45.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.48 | 1.46 | 63.5% |
| BTTS – no | 2.62 | 2.54 | 36.5% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 28/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 5.1%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Manchester City 2–1 Brighton, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Form in the competition: Manchester City 1W 0D 0L (5:0), Brighton 1W 0D 0L (3:2).
- H2H: 21 matches: Manchester City 13W 4D 4L, goals 48–19.
- Absences: Manchester City 0, Brighton 0.
Who will win Manchester City vs Brighton?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
Manchester City vs Brighton: more betting markets
Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Manchester City vs Brighton: injuries, suspensions, absences
Manchester City
- No reported absences
Brighton
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Manchester City vs Brighton: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Manchester City 5.0 scored and 0.0 conceded, Brighton 3.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Manchester City: 1W 0D 0L, goals 5–0; Brighton: 1W 0D 0L, goals 3–2.
- Head to head. Head to head over 21 meetings: Manchester City 13 wins, Brighton 4 wins, plus 4 draws; goals 48–19.
What to expect
We make Manchester City the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 2–1 (9.8%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Both teams to score (odds 1.48), with a probability of 63% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 63% and over 2.5 goals is 66%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 21; Manchester City 13 wins, 4 draws, Brighton 4 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 3.2 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Manchester City 5–0, Brighton 3–2.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 66%.
- Not available: Manchester City 0, Brighton 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Other option: Under 3.5 goals (probability 54%, odds up to 1.76). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Manchester City: no absences. Not available for Brighton: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Manchester City vs Brighton: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Manchester City vs Brighton: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Manchester City vs Brighton?
On the result, our pick is Manchester City to win (1.63); on goals, Both teams to score (1.48). Prefer less risk? Go for Manchester City or draw (1X).
Who will win Manchester City vs Brighton?
As we see it: Manchester City to win 61%, the draw 21%, Brighton to win 18%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
28 October 2026, 19:30, at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Referee: A. Madley.
Who will be missing?
Manchester City: no absences. Brighton: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 66% chance (odds 1.44), against 34% for under 2.5 (odds 2.88).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 63% (odds 1.48).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 2–1 (9.8%), 1–1 (8.9%), 2–0 (8.5%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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