Premier League 2024-2025: Man City vs Brighton Prediction

Man City

Home Team
64%
VS

Brighton

Away Team
17%
Draw: 19%
Over 2.5: 58%
Under 2.5: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 29 21 7 1 69 27 42 70
2 Arsenal 28 15 10 3 52 24 28 55
3 Nott'm Forest 28 15 6 7 45 33 12 51
4 Chelsea 28 14 7 7 53 36 17 49
5 Man City 28 14 5 9 53 38 15 47
6 Newcastle 28 14 5 9 47 38 9 47
7 Brighton 28 12 10 6 46 40 6 46
8 Aston Villa 29 12 9 8 41 45 -4 45
9 Bournemouth 28 12 8 8 47 34 13 44
10 Fulham 28 11 9 8 41 38 3 42
11 Crystal Palace 28 10 9 9 36 33 3 39
12 Brentford 28 11 5 12 48 44 4 38
13 Tottenham 28 10 4 14 55 41 14 34
14 Man United 28 9 7 12 34 40 -6 34
15 Everton 28 7 12 9 31 35 -4 33
16 West Ham 28 9 6 13 32 48 -16 33
17 Wolves 28 6 5 17 38 57 -19 23
18 Ipswich 28 3 8 17 26 58 -32 17
19 Leicester 28 4 5 19 25 62 -37 17
20 Southampton 28 2 3 23 20 68 -48 9

Recent Trends

Man City ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Tottenham (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Liverpool (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Newcastle (Goals: 4 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Arsenal (Goals: 1 - 5)

Brighton ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Fulham (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Bournemouth (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Southampton (Goals: 4 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Chelsea (Goals: 3 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 7)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Man City

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.88
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.93
# Clean Sheets: 2

Brighton

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.01
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.54
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brighton, the home side is favored, with a 64.0% probability of securing a victory. The game is expected to be high-scoring, with a 58.0% likelihood of over 2.5 goals. Currently, Manchester City sits in 5th place with 47 points, while Brighton is close behind in 7th place with 46 points.

Match Analysis

Manchester City enters this encounter with a mixed set of recent performances, having won once and lost twice in their last three matches. Despite their recent home loss to Liverpool and a defeat at Nottingham Forest, City managed a narrow victory over Tottenham. Their advanced metrics show an average scoring rate of 2.4 goals per game in the last five matches, coupled with a solid defensive showing of conceding only 1.0 goals on average per game. On the other hand, Brighton is riding a wave of momentum with three consecutive wins, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Southampton. Their recent form is characterized by a robust attack, averaging 2.2 goals per game while maintaining a relatively sturdy defense, conceding an average of 2.0 goals. Brighton's advanced metrics reveal an impressive expected goals rate of 2.01, suggesting that their attacking prowess could challenge City's defense.

Final Prediction

Manchester City is predicted to have the upper hand due to their higher probability of victory and overall team strength. Their ability to score consistently and maintain defensive solidity gives them a slight edge. A key factor to watch will be how Brighton's attacking form matches up against City's defense, potentially making for an exciting and goal-filled match.