Man City vs Brighton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Premier League leaders Man City host third-place Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, and this matchup arrives just days after the two sides went to penalties in the Carabao Cup.

Enzo Maresca's side saw their perfect start end at Aston Villa, yet they still top the standings on goal difference. Man City vs Brighton betting odds price City at -138 (Polymarket).

Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton had their own strong run halted by Liverpool, but they travel with real menace, scoring 10 times in four away games this season.

Brighton are undefeated in their last 5 games against Man City in all competitions. City, meanwhile, have tied their last 3 home games against Brighton in all competitions.

Man City vs Brighton Recent Results

City have taken 8 wins from their last 10 outings. Erling Haaland is the engine, with a goal in 7 of the last 7 Premier League games he has played. The trip to Aston Villa ended the perfect start, but not their grip on first place. In the Carabao Cup, a rotated City edged Brighton on penalties in midweek.

Brighton have 5 wins from their last 10 outings. Their excellent run was halted by Liverpool, only their second top-flight defeat of the season, in a game they arguably deserved more from. In the Carabao Cup they took City to penalties before going out. Yasin Ayari pulls the strings behind striker Charalampos Kostoulas.

Man City vs Brighton Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Man City: Antoine Semenyo (Injured/out), Matheus Nunes (Injured/doubtful)

Brighton: Stefanos Tzimas (Injured/out), Evan Ferguson (Injured/out), Kaoru Mitoma (Injured/out), Zadok Yohanna (Injured/out), Pascal Struijk (Injured/doubtful), Femi Azeez (Injured/doubtful), Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Injured/doubtful)

Man City

Matheus Nunes could return from the muscle issue that kept him out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie. Maresca is expected to recall Gianluigi Donnarumma, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández and Erling Haaland after all four were rested in midweek, which puts the Man City vs Brighton lineups on City's side back around a full-strength spine. Antoine Semenyo remains sidelined with a knee problem and is not expected back until December.

Brighton

Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, Stefanos Tzimas and Zadok Yohanna are all out. Ferdi Kadıoğlu is doubtful with a hip injury picked up against Liverpool, but Mats Wieffer returned to the squad against Man City and could start at right back. Femi Azeez and Pascal Struijk remain doubtful, with Struijk having missed the last five games in all competitions. Yankuba Minteh could make his first Premier League appearance of the season after returning to action in the Carabao Cup.

Man City vs Brighton Predicted Lineup

Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Matheus Nunes; Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández; Jérémy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye; Erling Haaland

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Bart Verbruggen; Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Luka Vušković, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; Chema Andrés, Pascal Groß; Maxim De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gómez; Charalampos Kostoulas

Man City vs Brighton Key Stats & Game Facts

• Brighton have received 2+ cards in 10 of their last 10 Premier League games against Manchester City.
• Manchester City have had 6+ shots on target in 4 out of 6 Premier League games against Brighton.
• Erling Haaland has scored in 5 of his last 5 Premier League appearances against Brighton.
• Yasin Ayari has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 7 Premier League appearances.
• Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 4 Premier League meetings between Man City and Brighton.

Man City vs Brighton Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Man City vs Brighton prediction is a 3-1 home win. Haaland is expected back in the XI, and City carry a 54.35% projected win probability on top of the sharpest finishing in this matchup. Brighton have enough going forward to get on the board, because City struggle to stop opponents creating looks. The Seagulls' habit of individual errors at the back is what tips it, giving Haaland and Rayan Cherki plenty to feed on.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score, Yes: Brighton have scored freely and are undefeated in their last five against City. Both Teams To Score is where our Man City vs Brighton best picks start. City are projected for 2.05 goals here. Brighton's projection of 1.32 says they get on the board too, and with City soft at stopping opponents creating opportunities, that tracks.

Total Goals Over/Under, Over 2.5: City have seen over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven against Brighton. Total Goals Over/Under points the same way, with a projected total of 3.37 goals sitting well clear of the line. City's last 4 Premier League games have all cleared it too, and both of these sides rate as elite finishers.

Man City vs Brighton Same Game Parlay

Our Man City vs Brighton same game parlay picks take a contrarian swing: Haaland shots, a Kostoulas shot on target and Brighton on the Moneyline for a much bigger payout.

Erling Haaland Over 3.5 in Player Shots. Across his last 8 Premier League outings, he has attempted 4+ shots 5 times, and City's possession game keeps feeding him.

Charalampos Kostoulas Over 0.5 in Player Shots On Target. The striker has put 1+ shots on target in 6 of the past 7 league outings, and City give up plenty of looks.

Brighton on the Moneyline at +400 (Polymarket). This leg runs against our main call, but Brighton have won two of the last six meetings, and the price justifies the swing.

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Man City vs Brighton Talking Points

On paper, this is a shootout. Brighton lead the Premier League in scoring with 23 goals. City are right behind them on 20. Maresca has warned that Brighton's aggressive, direct, man-to-man pressing can create high-volume scoring opportunities against anyone, and that is a real problem for a City side that is vulnerable to through balls. Hürzeler wants his team compact and ruthless in front of goal. The real question is whether Brighton can stay compact long enough to punish City, or whether Haaland and Cherki get to them first.

Man City vs Brighton Predictions FAQs

When is the Man City vs Brighton Premier League game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

Where is Man City vs Brighton being played?

The game is being played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Who is in the probable Man City lineup for Man City vs Brighton?

The probable Man City starters are Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Matheus Nunes, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, Jérémy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye and Erling Haaland, in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

What are the latest Moneyline odds for Man City vs Brighton?

The listed Moneyline odds are Man City -138, Tie +350 and Brighton +400, all from Polymarket.

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