Manchester City vs Brighton: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Manchester City vs Brighton in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Manchester City vs Brighton
• Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025 
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
  

Manchester City will be eager to bounce back from their recent setbacks and will likely dominate possession. Brighton, however, has shown they can be dangerous on the counter-attack. Expect a closely contested match with City edging it due to their home advantage and attacking depth.

Match Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Pep Guardiola's side has experienced a mixed bag of results in recent weeks, with their form oscillating between victories and defeats. Man City’s last five league matches have seen them secure wins against Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, but they have also suffered losses to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

This inconsistency has left City in a precarious position in the league standings, and they will be eager to return to winning ways at home.

Last 5 EPL Matches

• L 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (A) 
• W 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A) 
  
• L 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• W 4-0 vs Newcastle United (H)
• L 1-5 vs Arsenal (A) 
  

Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton have been in impressive form, winning four of their last five league outings. Their only blemish came in a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The Seagulls have shown resilience and attacking flair, which has seen them climb the league table. They will be looking to continue their good run against a City side that has shown vulnerability.

Last 5 EPL Matches

• W 2-1 vs Fulham (H) 
• W 2-1 vs Bournemouth (H) 
• W 4-0 vs Southampton (A) 
• W 3-0 vs Chelsea (H)
• L 0-7 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
  

Historically, Manchester City have dominated this fixture, winning 12 of the 15 encounters in the Premier League era. Brighton have managed just two victories, both at home, and will be seeking their first win at the Etihad Stadium.

•  Brighton 2-1 Man City (Nov 2024) 
• Brighton 0-4 Man City (Apr 2024) 
• Man City 2-1 Brighton (Oct 2023) 
• Brighton 1-1 Man City (May 2023) 
• Man City 3-1 Brighton (Oct 2022)
  

• Rodri (Knee)
• Oscar Bobb (Fitness)
• Manuel Akanji (Abductor)
• John Stones (Thigh)
• Nathan Ake (Foot)
  

• Igor Julio (Hamstring)
• Ferdi Kadioglu (Toe)
• James Milner (Hamstring)
• Jason Steele (Shoulder)
• Lewis Dunk (Knock)
• Joel Veltman (Undisclosed)
  

Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Khusanov; González; Savinho, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Vergruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupiñán; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

• Erling Haaland vs Adam Webster: Haaland's physical presence and goal-scoring prowess will be a significant test for Webster, who will need to marshal his defence effectively
• Phil Foden vs Carlos Baleba: Foden's creativity and dribbling skills will be crucial in breaking down Brighton's midfield, where Baleba’s defensive acumen will be vital.
• João Pedro vs Rúben Dias: Pedro's movement and finishing ability will challenge Dias, who will need to be at his best to keep the Brazilian forward at bay.
  

Brighton's last victory at the Etihad Stadium came in the 1982/83 season when they won 2-1 in the old First Division. Since then, City have been dominant in this fixture, particularly at home.

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