Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Ladbrokes predicts Brighton will beat Man City 2-1 on Sunday, sealing their first win of the season.

• Despite four titles in the last five years, City have only won two of their last five against Brighton.

• Danny Welbeck remains central to Brighton’s attack and could trouble City’s shaky defence.

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City

• Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: The American Express Community Stadium

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

Brighton's recent form has been mixed so far this season, with a loss to Everton and a draw against Fulham. They'll be looking to bounce back at home, where they've shown they can hold their own in previous campaigns. 

Their style of play, which often involves quick transitions and exploiting the wings, could pose problems for City, especially if they're not at their sharpest.

Manchester City have already experienced mixed results in the 2025/26 league campaign, with a heavy loss to Tottenham at home but a convincing win against Wolves away. They'll need to be more solid defensively if they want to get a result at the AMEX. 

City's ability to control possession and break down teams could be key, but they'll need to be wary of Brighton's counter-attacking threat.

Brighton's recent results show they're struggling to find consistency, with a loss to Everton and a draw against Fulham. This could impact their confidence going into the match against City, but playing at home might give them the boost they need. Their ability to create chances, as seen in their game against Fulham, could be crucial if they're to get a result against a strong City side.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Everton (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Fulham (H)

Manchester City's form this season has already been inconsistent, with a disappointing home loss to Tottenham but a strong away win against Wolves. This inconsistency might make them vulnerable, especially away from home. 

However, their ability to dominate possession and score goals, as demonstrated in their win against Wolves, could be the deciding factor if they can return to their best form.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

Historically, the head-to-head record between Brighton and Manchester City has been closely contested, with both teams experiencing periods of success. Brighton have managed to win one of the last five encounters, including a recent 2-1 victory at home, while City have also secured two wins, with one draw in the mix.

Recent Premier League Results

• Manchester City 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (15 Mar 2025)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Manchester City (09 Nov 2024)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Manchester City (25 Apr 2024)

• Manchester City 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (21 Oct 2023)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Manchester City (24 May 2023)

• Adam Webster (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Julio Enciso (Knee) - Out

• Marcus Bettinelli (Knock) - Out

• Savinho (Knock) - Out

• Matteo Kovacic (Achilles) - Out

• Rayan Aït-Nouri (Ankle) - Doubt

• Josko Gvardiol (Knock) - Doubt

• Verbruggen, Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper, Ayari, Baleba, Mitoma, O'Riley, Minteh, Welbeck

Brighton's predicted lineup suggests they'll continue to rely on their solid defence led by Dunk and Hecke, while looking to exploit the wings with Mitoma and Minteh. Their recent form indicates they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win against City.

• Trafford, Lewis, Dias, Stones, Ake, González, Marmoush, Reijnders, Cherki, Bobb, Haaland

Manchester City's predicted lineup shows they'll stick with their strong defensive core of Dias and Stones, while relying on Haaland's goal-scoring prowess up front. The result against Tottenham suggests they'll need to be more disciplined and focused to overcome Brighton's home advantage.

• Kaoru Mitoma vs Rúben Dias: Mitoma's pace and dribbling skills will be put to the test against Dias's defensive solidity.

• Erling Haaland vs Lewis Dunk: Haaland's goal-scoring threat will be up against Dunk's leadership and defensive organisation.

• Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion): Minteh's energy and directness on the wing could be a key factor for Brighton.

• Rayan Cherki (Manchester City): Cherki's creativity and flair in midfield could unlock Brighton's defence

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