Brighton Hove & Albion vs Manchester City Prediction 31.08.2025 | Premier League

Brighton & Hove Albion

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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

  1. Manchester City

    2 : 2

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Premier League

  2. Brighton & Hove Albion

    2 : 1

    Manchester City

    Premier League

  3. Brighton & Hove Albion

    0 : 4

    Manchester City

    Premier League

  4. Manchester City

    2 : 1

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Premier League

  5. Brighton & Hove Albion

    1 : 1

    Manchester City

    Premier League

  6. 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

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

  1. Oxford United

    0 : 6

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Carabao Cup

  2. Brighton & Hove Albion

    1 : 1

    Fulham

    Premier League

  3. Brighton & Hove Albion

    2 : 1

    VfL Wolfsburg

    Club Friendlies 3

  4. Southampton

    2 : 2

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Las Palmas

    0 : 2

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Club Friendlies 3

Brighton & Hove Albion lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Bart Verbruggen

Defenders

  • 29

    Maxim De Cuyper

  • 6

    Jan Paul van Hecke

  • 5

    Lewis Dunk

  • 27

    Mats Wieffer

Midfielders

  • 26

    Yasin Ayari

  • 17

    Carlos Baleba

  • 22

    Kaoru Mitoma

  • 33

    Matt O'Riley

  • 11

    Yankuba Minteh

Forwards

  • 18

    Danny Welbeck

Manchester City

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

  1. Wolverhampton Wanderers

    0 : 4

    Manchester City

    Premier League

  2. Palermo

    0 : 3

    Manchester City

    Club Friendlies 1

  3. Juventus

    2 : 5

    Manchester City

    FIFA Club World Cup

  4. Manchester City

    6 : 0

    Al Ain

    FIFA Club World Cup

  5. Manchester City

    2 : 0

    Wydad Casablanca

    FIFA Club World Cup

Manchester City lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    James Trafford

Defenders

  • 21

    Rayan Aït-Nouri

  • 3

    Rúben Dias

  • 5

    John Stones

  • 82

    Rico Lewis

Midfielders

  • 16

    Rodri

  • 7

    Omar Marmoush

  • 4

    Tijjani Reijnders

  • 20

    Bernardo Silva

  • 10

    Rayan Cherki

Forwards

  • 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

  1. Brighton made a shaky start to the Premier League season, earning just one point from their first two matches.
  2. Man City have conceded only one goal in their last six Premier League away games.
  3. Man City have beaten Brighton in four of their last seven encounters.

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City standings in Premier League

Regular Season P W D L
G - A
GD Pts
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

Brighton Hove & Albion vs Manchester City – FAQ

? Who is Brighton Hove & Albion's player to watch?

Stefanos Tzimas, the 19-year-old Greek forward, led his team to a 6-0 midweek thrashing of Oxford with a brace and an assist.

? Who is Manchester City's player to watch?

Erling Haaland has scored two of City’s four total goals in their first two Premier League appearances.