EPL: Man City vs Brighton Odds
City Coming off Two Straight Losses
Attacking-Minded Teams Face Off
Manchester City have lost back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time in nearly five years. City will get Rodri back from a suspension on Saturday when they host Brighton, which should be a big boost. Brighton is one of the most dangerous sides in the league and City will need to be careful. The Seagulls’ matches have been the highest-scoring in the league so far and bettors can expect an exciting match. As City attempts to avoid a third-straight defeat, we’ll take a look at the Man City vs Brighton odds.
Manchester City vs Brighton
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Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
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Since Brighton earned promotion to the Premier League for the first time, they’re 1-1-10 vs. Manchester City. In May, when Man City had already clinched the 2022-23 EPL title, these teams played to a 1-1 draw. Erling Haaland scored a brace in City’s 3-1 win in the reverse fixture. In the last five meetings, Man City led Brighton 3-1, with one draw. This will be the first meeting between the sides on the EPL schedule 2023-24.
Man City Expected to Bounce Back
Manchester City will undoubtedly be motivated for this match after two straight EPL losses. Getting Rodri back from suspension is also a huge boost as he’s the lynchpin of City’s midfield. At Arsenal, City failed to score in the Premier League for the first time this season. The Citizens looked uninspired in the 1-0 loss at the Emirates and only created one good chance. Early on in the match, Nathan Ake sailed his effort over the bar.
Mateo Kovacic was lucky to stay on the field, as he put in two yellow-card-worthy challenges. Ake was also unlucky as Gabriel Martinelli’s shot hit him in the head and sailed past Ederson to give Arsenal the win. It was the first time City fell to Arsenal in an EPL match since 2015. City certainly shouldn’t be remotely counted out as they’re just two points behind Arsenal and Tottenham. Pep Guardiola’s side are currently in third in the Premier League standings.
Bernardo Silva and John Stones have also returned from injuries in recent weeks and the EPL odds still price Man City as -140 favorites to win the league. Even though he’s been relatively inconspicuous in certain games, Erling Haaland still leads the league, with eight goals. Manchester City have also conceded the joint-fewest goals in the league so far and have kept three Premier League shutouts.
Brighton Slumping in Recent Weeks
Brighton have only won one of their last six matches in all competitions heading into this match. Regardless, Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls are dangerous and they have scored four more EPL goals than Manchester City so far this season. Brighton are 5-1-2 in the Premier League, which is currently good for sixth place in the league.
Last time out, Brighton’s Simon Adingra gave them the lead vs. Liverpool. However, a brace from Mohamed Salah meant Brighton trailed heading into halftime. Captain Lewis Dunk finished off a set piece to equalize and both teams had chances to go on and win. However, the match finished 2-2.
Now, the Man City vs Brighton odds price the Seagulls as +500 road underdogs. They are 2-1 on the road in the EPL so far and have scored eight goals in those matches. Bettors can expect Pervis Estupinan and Julio Enciso to be out for Brighton here, while James Milner is a doubt. Brighton has a handful of attacking talents that De Zerbi can deploy here but look for Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson to play starring roles.
Match Analysis & Odds
Neither team has been at their best lately but the Man City vs Brighton odds price hosts City as -250 favorites. City are perfect at the Etihad Stadium this season, with a 4-0 record in all competitions. Brighton will have their hands full trying to stop Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, and whatever combination of wingers Guardiola decides to trot out. City -1, -1.5 sits at -110 as Rodri returns to the lineup.
Brighton +1, +1.5 also displays -110 odds as the Seagulls have never gotten a Premier League point at the Etihad Stadium. De Zerbi’s side is also +500 underdogs and a draw displays +425 odds.
Six different Brighton players have already scored 2+ Premier League goals and both teams score figures to be a popular bet in this one. It’s happened in every Brighton EPL match this season and BTTS comes in at -200. Brighton’s matches have averaged 4.6 goals per game and both over and under 3.5 goals show -110 odds for Saturday’s match.
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