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- Competition: England - Premier League
- Date: Sunday, 31st, August 2025
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Amex Stadium (Brighton)
Eager to bounce back quickly from last week’s collapse, Man City prepare to visit Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium in Sunday’s Premier League third-round clash.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Manchester City
2 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
2 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
0 : 4
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
2 : 1
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
3 : 1
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
Manchester City hold a clear advantage in head-to-head meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion, having won 19 of the 30 encounters, while losing seven and sharing the spoils in the remaining four.
Brighton Hove & Albion team overview
Brighton & Hove Albion produced a spirited late revival last season, amassing 13 points from their last five matches, yet even that remarkable run was not enough as they ended up four points adrift of the European spots, turning their flourish into a bittersweet conclusion.
The Seagulls may have shone in pre-season with four victories and one draw from five matches, but their league form has yet to follow suit, as they were held to a low-key stalemate by Fulham before suffering a 2-0 setback away to Everton in their most recent outing.
Fortunately for Fabian Hurzeler’s men, they have rediscovered their team spirit and sharpened their edge, heading into a fierce league clash on the back of a midweek masterclass in which they demolished Oxford United with a ruthless 6-0 away triumph in the EFL Cup first round.
The arrival of Manchester City won’t intimidate the Seagulls, who have established themselves as a tough side to beat at the Amex Stadium, boasting a five-game unbeaten run that includes a standout victory over English champions Liverpool in a thrilling five-goal encounter.
The trio of Webster, Enciso, and March are unavailable as they work through their recoveries, with right-back Lamptey also doubtful due to a lingering ankle concern.
Last matches of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Oxford United
0 : 6
Brighton & Hove Albion
Carabao Cup
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 1
Fulham
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
2 : 1
VfL Wolfsburg
Club Friendlies 3
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Southampton
2 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
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Las Palmas
0 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
Brighton & Hove Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bart Verbruggen
Defenders
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29
Maxim De Cuyper
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6
Jan Paul van Hecke
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5
Lewis Dunk
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27
Mats Wieffer
Midfielders
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26
Yasin Ayari
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17
Carlos Baleba
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22
Kaoru Mitoma
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33
Matt O'Riley
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11
Yankuba Minteh
Forwards
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18
Danny Welbeck
Manchester City team overview
Last season proved to be City’s most challenging under Pep Guardiola, as they were quickly written off in the title race, but they still achieved the crucial goal of clinching a top-three finish and a spot in the Champions League.
In an effort to make up for last season’s barren campaign, the club’s management has gone all out this summer to revamp the squad with a host of promising signings, yet the big question remains whether they can all quickly adapt to Pep’s system and the new environment.
On the Premier League curtain-raiser, the Citizens set a blistering pace by sweeping Wolves aside at Molineux with four unanswered goals, yet their momentum was brutally halted in the second round as the Sky Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in front of their loyal supporters.
That said, the resilience of Guardiola’s men away from home deserves attention, with only a single goal conceded in their previous six Premier League matches outside the Etihad, a clear testament to City’s defensive mastery.
Croatia duo Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, along with right winger Savinho, who was close to joining Tottenham before the move fell through, are all missing from City’s squad for the upcoming weekend away clash.
Last matches of Manchester City
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
0 : 4
Manchester City
Premier League
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Palermo
0 : 3
Manchester City
Club Friendlies 1
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Juventus
2 : 5
Manchester City
FIFA Club World Cup
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Manchester City
6 : 0
Al Ain
FIFA Club World Cup
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Manchester City
2 : 0
Wydad Casablanca
FIFA Club World Cup
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
James Trafford
Defenders
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21
Rayan Aït-Nouri
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3
Rúben Dias
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5
John Stones
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82
Rico Lewis
Midfielders
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16
Rodri
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7
Omar Marmoush
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4
Tijjani Reijnders
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20
Bernardo Silva
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10
Rayan Cherki
Forwards
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9
Erling Haaland
Prediction
It’s clear that visiting the Amex Stadium remains a tough ground for picking up points, yet Guardiola knows his side cannot afford too many slip-ups if they are to avoid a repeat of last season, when they slipped out of the title race early. Given Brighton’s shaky start to the season and Manchester City’s rock-solid defensive record on the road, the Sky Blues are expected to claim all three points in what should be a relatively comfortable outing, with their technical quality and experience likely to make the difference.
Three Reasons we expect Man City to Win
- Brighton made a shaky start to the Premier League season, earning just one point from their first two matches.
- Man City have conceded only one goal in their last six Premier League away games.
- Man City have beaten Brighton in four of their last seven encounters.
Main prediction Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester City
Manchester City to win
Best Odds:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City standings in Premier League
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 0 | +6 | 6 |
2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 6 |
3 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 6 |
4 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 4 |
5 | Nottingham Forest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 4 |
6 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
7 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
8 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
9 | AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
10 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
11 | Burnley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
12 | Leeds United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 3 |
13 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 2 |
14 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 2 |
15 | Newcastle United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 1 |
16 | Manchester United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 1 |
17 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 1 |
18 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 1 |
19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 0 |
20 | West Ham United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 8 | -7 | 0 |