The Premier League Matchday 29 continues its entertaining action on Saturday at noon, with struggling defending champions Manchester City welcoming in-form Brighton to Etihad Stadium. Can City avoid second league defeat in a row?
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City’s season has been full of ups and downs, with Pep Guardiola’s side now struggling to make the top four for next season. The Citizens fell to their ninth defeat in the Premier League when they were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest at City Ground last weekend. The defeat made it their worst-ever season under Pep Guardiola since he took over in the 2016/17 season. Currently, Pep Guardiola’s side sits fifth in the Premier League standings with 47 points from 28 games, two points behind the top four.
Pep Guardiola’s side has shown some solid form when playing on their soil, as they have only lost three home league games this season. It is worth noting that City have not suffered successive home league defeats since May 2021. The Citizens have displayed strong scoring form on their home soil in recent games, scoring two or more goals in three of their last four league games.
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will travel to Etihad Stadium on the back of an impressive four-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, with two or more goals scored in each of the games. Their currently unbeaten streak in the league is their longest since arriving in the top flight. Last weekend in the Premier League, Fabian Hürzeler’s men came from a goal behind to claim a narrow 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Amex Stadium thanks to the dramatic last-minute penalty from Joao Pedro. Currently, Fabian Hürzeler’s men sit fifth in the Premier League standings with 47 points, two points behind the top four.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side are in excellent form in their away games, having won three of their last four league matches with two or more goals scored in three of the games.
Manchester City vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Gvardiol, Dias, Khusanov, Lewis; Nico, Kovačić; Doku, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland.
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Lamptey; Baleba, Ayar; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro.
Manchester City vs Brighton Match Stats
Manchester City
- 68% of matches had over 2.5 goals scored in total.
- conceded at least one goal in 10 of their 13 home matches.
- 26% of goals conceded occurred in the first 15 minutes.
- 32% of goals conceded occurred after the 75th minute
Brighton
- won their last 4 matches. 68% of matches had over 2.5 goals.
- scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 4 matches
- haven’t played a draw in their previous 11 matches.
Manchester City vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Brighton 2-1 Manchester City
- Brighton 0-4 Manchester City
- Manchester City 2-1 Brighton
- Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 3-1 Brighton
Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction Betting Tips
Manchester City are underperforming in the league at the moment. However, playing at the Etihad Stadium, City won eight of their 13 games, and we expect them to show a good fight in this game. So we predict a win for City and both sides to score.
