Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 31 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion host Manchester City at the American Express Community Stadium on Sunday, 31 August, in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League encounter. Brighton's recent form shows promise, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, indicating a resilient side that can challenge top teams. In contrast, Manchester City, despite their impressive pedigree, have stumbled slightly with one win in their last five outings, raising questions about their consistency early in the season. Historically, this fixture has favoured Brighton, who have managed to secure six wins in their last ten meetings with City, including a notable home victory. Given the odds, which suggest a strong likelihood of goals, the bet on both teams to score (BTTS) at 1.57 seems appealing. Brighton's attacking prowess combined with City's offensive capabilities makes a high-scoring affair likely, especially considering that eight of the last ten encounters have seen over 2.5 goals. Fans can expect an exciting match as both teams vie for crucial points in the Premier League.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | Manchester City | 2–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| November 9, 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–1 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| April 25, 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–4 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| October 21, 2023 | Manchester City | 2–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| May 24, 2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–1 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| October 22, 2022 | Manchester City | 3–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| April 20, 2022 | Manchester City | 3–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| October 23, 2021 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–4 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| May 18, 2021 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–2 | Manchester City | Premier League |
| January 13, 2021 | Manchester City | 1–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |