Brighton vs Man City Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 03 Mar 2026

Manchester City will aim to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham when they travel to the Amex to face Brighton on Sunday in the Premier League.

It was a worrying performance from Pep Guardiola’s men and the Citizens may struggle to turn things around on the South Coast.

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Brighton vs Man City Predictions

Full Time Result: Brighton Win
Correct Score: 2-1
Both Teams To Score: Yes
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
First Goalscorer: Matt O’Riley

Brighton vs Man City Tips

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Why We’re Backing Brighton to Win @ 3/1 with Coral

Brighton were 2-1 winners over City at the Amex in the Premier League last season and the Seagulls also picked up a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture at the Etihad.
The Citizens lost Kevin De Bruyne in the summer, Rodri is yet to return to his peak following a long-term injury and Ederson is out of favour.
Pep Guardiola’s men looked all at sea defensively when losing 2-0 at home to Spurs last weekend and it’s not difficult to see Albion causing the Citizens problems on the South Coast.

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Why We’re Backing Matt O’Riley First Goalscorer @ 14/1 with AK Bets

Matt O’Riley’s start to life at Brighton was hampered by injury, but the midfielder wasted no time getting on the scoresheet when finding the net in the Seagulls’ opening 1-1 Premier League draw with Fulham.
The 25-year-old scored 25 goals in 93 appearances for Celtic and the Denmark international looks capable of opening the scoring on Sunday.
O’Riley will be on penalty duty for the hosts and manager Fabian Hurzeler will deploy the former Celtic man in a forward-thinking role.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Form/Stats

Brighton took four points from their two Premier League matches with Man City last season.
Brighton lost only three home league games last term.
Brighton finished only 10 points adrift of Man City last term.

Manchester City Form/Stats

Man City conceded 46 Premier League goals last season.
The Citizens have allowed 21 shots in their opening two games of the season.
City failed to win 11 of their 19 away Premier League games last season.

Player to Watch

Yankuba Minteh scored six goals from 22 Premier League starts last term and the 21-year-old could have more of an impact for Brighton this season.

The Gambian winger averaged a goal involvement every 180 mins last season and there should be even better to come from a player at the start of his career.

Minteh was a threat and got two shots off against Everton in Brighton’s most recent Premier League contest. He can cause Man City problems on Sunday.

Brighton vs Man City Head-to-Head Record

Brighton took four points from the Citizens from a 2-1 victory and a 2-2 draw last term.

There have been 33 goals in the last nine games between these two sides, with all but one of those games going over 2.5 and five busting the 3.5 mark.

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