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Manchester City vs Brighton: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 13:30
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 2.52 vs 0.77
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4.19%
0:1
2.92%
⭐
0:2
1.02%
0:3
0.24%
⭐
0:4
0.04%
⭐
0:5
0.01%
1
1:0
10.25%
1:1
7.45%
⭐
1:2
2.7%
1:3
0.65%
1:4
0.12%
⭐
1:5
0.02%
2
2:0
12.54%
🔥
2:1
9.49%
⭐
2:2
3.58%
⭐
2:3
0.9%
2:4
0.17%
⭐
2:5
0.03%
⭐
3
3:0
10.23%
3:1
8.05%
⭐
3:2
3.15%
⭐
3:3
0.82%
⭐
3:4
0.16%
⭐
3:5
0.02%
⭐
4
4:0
6.26%
⭐
4:1
5.11%
4:2
2.07%
4:3
0.56%
⭐
4:4
0.11%
⭐
4:5
0.02%
⭐
5
5:0
3.06%
⭐
5:1
2.59%
⭐
5:2
1.09%
5:3
0.3%
5:4
0.06%
5:5
0.01%
⭐
Hotspot:
2:0 (12.5%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
12
3
2
31
10
21
39
2
12
1
4
41
16
25
37
3
11
3
3
27
18
9
36
8
▼
7
5
5
21
19
2
26
9
▲
6
6
5
25
23
2
24
10
▼
7
3
7
18
20
-2
24
1.82
xG
0.85
59%
Ball Possession
41%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
3
9
Shots Off Goal
7
6
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Brighton
6/6 (100%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.50
PPG
1.33
3.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
50%
BTTS %
50%
83%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
2.26
Avg xG
1.50
In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester City will take on Brighton as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 21 and will take place on 2026-01-07 at 2026-01-07 in the famous Etihad Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester City, and the visiting side, Brighton. The scoreline predictions suggest Winner : Manchester City.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-07
Time: 19:30
Location: Etihad Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Manchester City vs Brighton Football 7 Jan, 2026 13:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Manchester City have league's best defense — hard to break down
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xG Defensive Battle
Both teams rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — tactical stalemate with limited clear opportunities
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Manchester City vs Brighton, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Manchester City(14 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H11/11100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 11 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Brighton
- Good Goal RatioH2H10/1191%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Brighton
- High ScoringH2H9/1182%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Brighton
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent16/16100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High ScoringRecent16/16100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent16/16100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High xG PerformanceRecent30/30100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Premier League matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent13/1681%Manchester City efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 13 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High ScoringRecent24/3080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 24 of their last 30 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent24/3080%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 24 of their last 30 Premier League matches
Brighton(1 trends)
- Efficient ScoringRecent11/1479%Brighton efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 11 of their last 14 Premier League (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Manchester City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Manchester City score well (2.78/match) but have strong defense at home (0.67 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Manchester City(8 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H10/1191%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Brighton
- High ScoringH2H9/1182%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Brighton
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent16/16100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent16/16100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High ScoringRecent24/3080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 24 of their last 30 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent24/3080%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 24 of their last 30 Premier League matches
Teams average combined 2.8 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
Manchester City(3 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H11/11100%Manchester City are undefeated at half time in their last 11 11 matches vs Brighton
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Manchester City(4 trends)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.78 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Manchester City score 2.78 goals/match at home (+97% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Manchester City concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Scored 1+Recent11/11100%Manchester City scored 1+ goals in their last 11 11 matches vs Brighton
Brighton(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent25/3083%Brighton scored 1+ goals in 25 of their last 30 Premier League matches
- Scored 1+Recent11/1479%Brighton scored 1+ goals in 11 of their last 14 Premier League (Away) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-27% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1786%Manchester City average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-14% below league avg 1.9)
Brighton(2 trends) — avg 2.2 (+15% above league)
- Many CardsH2H11/11100%Brighton receive 2+ cards in 11 of their last 11 Premier League matches vs Manchester City
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Brighton average 2.4 cards/match in all matches (+26% above league avg 1.9) — rank #4 in league
Manchester City disciplined play balances Brighton aggression — • H2H average: 4.5 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 7.0 (+46% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Manchester City average 7.0 corners/match at home (+46% above league avg 4.8)
Moderate corner environment -
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Manchester City vs Brighton
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Manchester City
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Brighton
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.01
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Manchester City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Brighton - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
1
✈️ Brighton - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
13
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Manchester City has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Manchester City handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.246
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.013
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.01 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.06
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Brighton):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Manchester City vs Brighton Head-to-head statistics for Wed 7 Jan, 2026 @ 13:30 Premier League
Manchester City vs Brighton: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester City and away matches for Brighton
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Brighton
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
30%
3
70%
7
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1X2
Manchester City
Brighton
1
80%
8
40%
4
X
0%
0
30%
3
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Manchester City
Brighton
12
100%
10
70%
7
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
20%
2
60%
6
Total Goals
Manchester City
Brighton
0-1
0%
0
20%
2
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
30%
3
20%
2
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Brighton
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Brighton
HT 1 - FT 1
80%
8
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Brighton
xG
2.04
1.48
xGa
1.19
1.28
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Brighton
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Manchester City
Brighton
1
80%
8
30%
3
X
10%
1
40%
4
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Manchester City
Brighton
12
90%
9
60%
6
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
20%
2
70%
7
Total Goals
Manchester City
Brighton
0-1
30%
3
80%
8
2-3
60%
6
10%
1
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Brighton
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2
Manchester City
Brighton
1
50%
5
30%
3
X
10%
1
50%
5
2
40%
4
20%
2
Double Chance
Manchester City
Brighton
12
90%
9
50%
5
1X
60%
6
80%
8
X2
50%
5
70%
7
Total Goals
Manchester City
Brighton
0-1
50%
5
40%
4
2-3
40%
4
50%
5
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Brighton
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
Team comparison
Prediction
Winner : Manchester City
Goals Home:
-3.5*
Goals Away:
-1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.71%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Over 1.5 | 71.68% | High | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 28.32% | Low | N/A | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 18.05% | Low | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | 81.95% | High | N/A | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 46.13% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 53.87% | Medium | N/A | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 4.32% | Low | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 95.68% | High | N/A |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
Manchester City
Brighton
Played:
11
Wins
6
6
Draws
2
2
Wins
3
3
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
24
2.2
Goals
1.2
13
13
1.2
Goals Conceded
2.2
24
18
1.6
Yellow Cards
2.6
29
2
0.2
Red Cards
0
3
0.3
Clean Sheets
0
47
4.3
Corners
3.8
42
100
9.1
Fouls
11.6
128
10
0.9
Offsides
2.4
26
148
13.5
Shots
10.3
113
61
5.5
Shots on Goal
3.8
42
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 8 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.8 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 2.4 | 41 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.7 | 6 | 1.3 | 10 | 0.9 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.3 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 1.6 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 5 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 63 | 3.6 | 29 | 5.4 | 92 |
| Fouls | 10.1 | 91 | 9 | 72 | 9.6 | 163 |
| Offsides | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 11 | 1.1 | 18 |
| Shots | 15.6 | 140 | 11.6 | 93 | 13.7 | 233 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.6 | 59 | 3.9 | 31 | 5.3 | 90 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.8 | 16 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.5 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.2 | 11 | 1.5 | 12 | 1.4 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 15 | 3.3 | 26 | 2.4 | 41 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.2 | 4 |
| Corners | 5.1 | 46 | 4.9 | 39 | 5 | 85 |
| Fouls | 11.3 | 102 | 12.1 | 97 | 11.7 | 199 |
| Offsides | 1.8 | 16 | 1.6 | 13 | 1.7 | 29 |
| Shots | 13.9 | 125 | 12.5 | 100 | 13.2 | 225 |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 45 | 3.8 | 30 | 4.4 | 75 |
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