As the middle of the 9th matchday in the Premier League season, we get a clash between the 3rd and 6th placed teams.
Manchester City, who will be hosting this game at the Etihad Stadium, went from being undefeated as the top team to 3rd place after a huge upset by the Wolves, followed up by a loss at the hands of Arsenal. The team is now looking to fix themselves and get their momentum going again.
Their opponents, Brighton and Hove Albion, are placed 6th but coming from a draw against Liverpool. This came right after being wrecked on a 6-1 score against Aston Villa.
The stadium weights heavily in favor of the hosts, and looking at the recent performances from Brighton, Manchester City will be on the hunt.
When:
Saturday, October 21st at 10:00 am ET at Etihad Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Manchester City -229
Brighton +510
Draw Offs:
+430
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Why Bet on Manchester City?
Manchester City will be hoping to get back to winning ways here after losing their last game against Arsenal, 1-0, in the Premier League. There have been rare occasions in recent times when they have shown immaculate defense.
The truth is worrying, but Manchester City have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games, which totaled 6 goals in this time. Of course, the trend will not necessarily continue in this match. The team will have a big advantage in their favor: Rodri’s return.
The Spanish midfielder is already, no doubt, one of the most important names in the history of this club. However, their dependency on him is something to point out, as they have been pretty poor without him, especially against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola seems to have already grown tired of waiting for Kalvin Phillips, and the rumors say that he will be out by January. In this context, however, we must wait to see if they’ll seek a replacement.
As we said before, they come with 2 losses in a row, after a streak of 6 victories.
Why Bet on Brighton?
In their previous match, Brighton & Hove Albion drew 2-2 against Liverpool. The south-coast team maintained their status as a boogy rival for Liverpool, who has had a nightmarish time trying to get the 3 points from them in the last few years.
In that match, the Seagulls had 46% possession and 14 scoring chances with 3 shots on goal. Scores by Simon Adingra (20′) and Lewis Dunk (78′) helped tie the match.
Brighton has a thirst for high-scoring matches, as goals have been scored 25 times in their six most recent matches, unfortunately, their opponents have scored 15 of those goals. In Graham Potter’s tenure, the team relied on defensive solidity as goals were scarce. However, De Zerbi’s tenure has been marked for risky plays, quick attacking displays, and ball possession. Notwithstanding, even if they are scoring goals at an impressive pace, they also receive them at almost the same rhythm.
Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. Brighton
We believe that Brighton & Hove Albion will have many opportunities to hit Manchester City’s net. Despite this, this may not be enough to surpass their rival in the number of goals.
We are betting on a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Manchester City after 90 minutes. In a game of defenses, Brighton’s many holes will show.
Go for a victory for the locals at -229. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $43.67 for a total payout of $143.67.
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