Brighton vs Manchester City Prediction, Stats, H2H – August 31, 2025
Welcome to SocaPredict.com, your premier source for Premier League predictions, stats, and betting insights! Get ready for an exciting Premier League clash as Brighton & Hove Albion take on Manchester City at The American Express Community Stadium on August 31, 2025. Below, we provide a detailed breakdown of stats, head-to-head records, team form, and our expert prediction for this thrilling matchup.
Match Overview
- Date: August 31, 2025
- Venue: The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton
- Competition: Premier League, Round 3
- Weather: 61ยฐF, partly cloudy
- Kick-off: TBD (Check SocaPredict.com for live updates)
Team Standings
Brighton are struggling in 18th place in the Premier League with 1 point from 2 matches, having scored 1 goal and conceded 3. Manchester City, positioned in 6th place, have 3 points, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded.
| Rank | Team | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | Brighton | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 |
Head-to-Head Record
In their last 6 encounters, Manchester City have dominated Brighton, winning 50% of the matches (3 wins), with 2 draws and 1 Brighton victory. Across 18 historical meetings, Brighton have lost 13 times to Manchester City.
- Brighton Wins: 1 (17%)
- Draws: 2 (33%)
- Manchester City Wins: 3 (50%)
Recent Form
- Brighton: The Seagulls have secured 3 wins in their last 6 Premier League matches but remain winless in their last 2 games of the 2025/26 season.
- Manchester City: The Citizens have been strong on the road, winning both of their away games this season and securing 4 wins in their last 6 matches across all competitions.
Key Stats
- Brighton:
- Clean sheets: 2 (0.33 per game)
- Corners: 20 (3.33 per game)
- Goal kicks: 30 (5 per game)
- Offsides: 15 (2.5 per game)
- Yellow cards: 11 (1.83 per game)
- Manchester City:
- Clean sheets: 3 (0.5 per game)
- Corners: 12 (2 per game)
- Goal kicks: 13 (2.17 per game)
- Offsides: 0 (0 per game)
- Yellow cards: 3 (0.5 per game)
Injury and Suspension Updates
- Brighton:
- S. Tzimas (F): Muscular problems, return TBD
- A. Webster (D): Cruciate ligament injury, return TBD
- J. Steele (G): Unknown injury, return TBD
- Manchester City:
- M. Kovaฤiฤ (M): Achilles tendon problems, return TBD
- J. Wilson-Esbrand (D): Calf injury, return TBD
Prediction
Our expert analysis at SocaPredict.com predicts a 53% chance of a Manchester City victory, with a predicted scoreline of 0-3. Manchester Cityโs strong away form and historical dominance over Brighton, combined with Brightonโs injury concerns, make them clear favorites. Expect a high-scoring game with an average of 3.09 goals based on historical data.
- Betting Tip: Consider betting on Manchester City to Win with odds of -125 or Over 2.5 Goals (check live odds on SocaPredict.com).
- Correct Score Prediction: Brighton 0-3 Manchester City.
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