Brighton and Manchester City are each looking to return to winning ways in the top flight when they meet at the Amex later today.
The 2pm kick-off promises to be an enthralling contest, with both sides suffering demoralising defeats on Matchday 2.
Prepare yourself for the upcoming Premier League fixture with our latest betting preview, complete with football betting tips featuring the latest online odds.
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Brighton vs Manchester City Preview
Brighton have not been at the races so far in the Premier League, drawing 1-1 with Fulham (thanks to a 97th-minute equaliser from Rodrigo Muniz) on Matchday 1 and then losing 2-0 at Everton last time out.
However, Fabian Hurzeler’s side picked up a first victory of the season on Wednesday night, thrashing Oxford United 6-0 in the Second Round of the EFL Cup.
Of course, key players like Kaoru Mitoma, Matt O’Riley, Danny Welbeck, Lewis Dunk and Maxim De Cuyper did not feature at all in the match, but the result is still a welcome confidence boost for the whole squad ahead of a very tough fixture.
Although, City are a bit of a wounded animal after deservedly losing 2-0 to bogey team Tottenham at the Etihad last Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side were second-best throughout the match, which was in stark contrast to their 4-0 win at Wolves on Matchday 1.
City have won two of their previous four visits to the Amex, though Brighton won last season’s fixture 2-1 after trailing 1-0, goals from Joao Pedro and O’Riley cancelling out Erling Haaland’s opener.
Brighton vs Manchester City Odds
*All odds are subject to change
City are the pre-match favourites in this contest at a price of 1.82. Hosts Brighton are at odds of 3.91 to claim the victory, while the draw is 3.84.
Brighton vs Manchester City Betting Tips
First goalscorer – Erling Haaland @ 4.00
Haaland opened the scoring in City’s last away match, netting twice in the 4-0 win at Wolves. Furthermore, the Norwegian centre forward has a fantastic record against Brighton in his short Premier League career. Haaland has scored five goals in as many appearances vs the Seagulls, so wagering on him to make it at least six from six could be a wise move.
Erling Haaland to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 2.10
Another Haaland-themed selection, one with slightly less risk attached to it than the above. The City striker averaged 1.94 shots on target per match in 2024-25, which is not ideal for a Brighton defence that can surrender chances at will.
Matt O’Riley to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 2.25
O’Riley appears to be a mainstay in the Brighton XI for the foreseeable future. The Danish midfielder scored from the penalty spot against Fulham and has registered two shots on target this season. City’s defence is also not the most formidable in the league, so do not be shocked if O’Riley stings the goalkeeper’s gloves on at least one occasion.
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