Man City vs Brighton Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
Second-placed Man City will host Brighton, who currently sit 10th, in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 19:30.
OC Staff - January 7, 2026, 9:50 AM EST
3 Minute ReadMan City vs Brighton: Lineups, Odds, Prediction and Best Bet
Second-placed Man City will host Brighton, who currently sit 10th, in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 19:30.
Man City vs Brighton Form and Head to Head Record
The Citizens enter the match in fine form, remaining undefeated in their last eight Premier League games. However, they dropped points in their most recent fixture, drawing 1-1 at home against Chelsea. The Seagulls finally ended their winless run with a routine three points against Burnley.
Historically, encounters between these two teams have been closely contested. Over the last six meetings, the record is evenly split with two wins each and two draws. However, Brighton emerged victorious in their most recent encounter, securing a 2-1 win at home back in August.
Man City have been dominant at home against Brighton, remaining undefeated in their last nine home matches in all competitions.
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Man City vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Man City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O'Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; Rodri, Reijnders; Doku, Foden, Silva; Haaland
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman; Ayari, Gruda; Mitoma, Rutter, Gómez; Welbeck
Man City vs Brighton Team News
Man City are grappling with a defensive injury crisis. Both Gvardiol and Dias are doubtful after sustaining injuries against Chelsea. Kovacic and Stones are confirmed absentees due to injury, while Bobb, Marmoush and Aït-Nouri are also unavailable. Khusanov and Ake are now set to start at the back. Doku could make his first start since recovering from injury with Cherki likely to be rested.
Brighton also have their own injury concerns. March, Webster and Tzimas are sidelined with injuries, while Minteh is doubtful. Baleba is unavailable due to international duty. Mitoma and Gómez could start out wide once again with Rutter just behind Welbeck. Veltman will be hoping to get the nod at right-back.
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Man City vs Brighton Match Prediction
Man City have dropped crucial points in the title race and now sit six points behind leaders Arsenal. It was the first time since August that the home side failed to win at home in the Premier League since August and a second would be almost unthinkable for Guardiola's side.
Brighton finally ended their winless run with a routine three points against Burnley lifting them into the top half following their recent wobble.
The Seagulls beat City back in August, but have taken just one point from a possible 24 available in their previous eight Premier League trips to the Etihad.
Considering Man City's need to bounce back and their strong home record against Brighton, a win for the hosts seems likely. The match forecast suggests that Man City will create many scoring chances and may score from a fast break situation. However, Brighton have shown resilience and may make a comeback if they go behind.
The predicted score is a 3-2 victory for Man City.
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