Manchester City vs. Brighton Preview and Free Picks

Matchday 29 of the Premier League kicks off with a crucial clash in the battle for European spots next season: Manchester City vs. Brighton.

Manchester City is coming off a key defeat against Nottingham Forest, which saw them drop out of the Champions League places.

On the other hand, Brighton has been on a winning streak. This past weekend, they secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham and are now very close to breaking into the European qualification zone.

Manchester City vs. Brighton Betting Odds and Info

¿Por qué apostar por el Manchester City?

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are having a season to forget. With 47 points, they sit fifth in the table, outside the Champions League spots, and just suffered a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest—one of their direct rivals in the fight for a top-four finish—who are now four points ahead.

City has recorded 14 wins, five draws, and nine losses, trailing Liverpool by 23 points—an absurd gap for a team that had been dominating English football. Moreover, they have already been eliminated from the Champions League and the EFL Cup, leaving the FA Cup (where they are in the quarterfinals) as their only chance to win silverware this season.

They have lost three of their last five Premier League matches against teams ranked above them (Liverpool, Arsenal, and Forest). They have eight wins, two draws, and three losses at home. With 53 goals scored, they are the second-highest-scoring team, and Erling Haaland is also second in the Golden Boot race with 20 goals.

There are no new injuries, but Rodri, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké, and John Stones remain sidelined.

¿Por qué apostar por Brighton?

After a tough start, Brighton has found its rhythm and is now in the fight for European qualification next season. They currently sit seventh with 46 points, just one behind City and three behind Chelsea, who occupy the fourth spot.

They are in excellent form. After suffering a humiliating 7-0 defeat against Forest, they have bounced back with four consecutive wins, defeating Chelsea (3-0), Southampton (0-4), Bournemouth (2-1), and most recently, Fulham (2-1), with a last-minute penalty goal from João Pedro in the 98th minute.

The Brazilian striker is the team’s top scorer with eight goals, three of them in his last three matches and two from the penalty spot. However, this is a relatively low number for the top scorer of a team that has netted 46 goals in total.

Their away record has been decent, with six wins, four draws, and four losses. They have lost just one of their last seven away matches and won three of their previous four.

Adding to the positive news, Brighton has secured a spot in the FA Cup quarterfinals after defeating Newcastle 1-2 in extra time. Their next opponent will be Nottingham Forest.

However, several key players are sidelined due to injuries, including Igor Júlio, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, Joël Veltman, Lewis Dunk, and Matt O’Riley.

Análisis final de apuestas: Manchester City contra Brighton

A great match to kick off the weekend, and we believe the surprises will continue. Brighton comes in highly motivated, while Manchester City seems to lack hunger and drive, so we predict the Seagulls will take the victory 2-1.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester City, with their Moneyline set at 1.68, Brighton at 4.69, and a draw at 4.58.

The last time these two teams met was on November 9 of last year, with Brighton winning 2-1. Meanwhile, their most recent clash at the Etihad Stadium was on November 21, 2023, where City claimed a 2-1 victory.

Across both the Premier League and the Championship, they have faced each other 14 times in Manchester, with the Citizens winning 12 and drawing the other two.

Go for a straight win for Brighton in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 4.69, you will gain $369 for a total payout of $469.

Selección de apuestas entre Manchester City y Brighton: Brighton