Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English Premier League, on Wednesday,

Man City

Brighton & Hove Albion

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As Manchester City prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion on January 7, 2026, the betting landscape heavily favors the home side. City enters this match in superb form, boasting five consecutive victories. Their recent performances underscore a formidable attacking prowess and solid defensive organization, making them a challenging opponent at the Etihad Stadium.

In contrast, Brighton has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five encounters. The Seagulls have faced difficulties both in creating goal-scoring opportunities and in maintaining defensive solidity. This juxtaposition in form suggests a daunting task ahead for Brighton as they look to rejuvenate their season.

Bookmakers reflect the current sentiment with odds of 1.41 for a City victory compared to 6.55 for an away win. The probability model aligns closely with this market sentiment, estimating a 71.8% chance of a home win, alongside a 16.8% likelihood of a draw and a 13.6% chance of an away triumph.

In summary, while Manchester City appears to be the clear favorite, the nature of football means that surprises are always possible. As such, a carefully considered approach to betting is recommended.

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Man City
67.2%		 Draw
18.8%		 Brighton & Hove
14%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English Premier League Manchester City: 29.51% Brighton: 0.23%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.39 5.5 7.1
MarathonBet 1.46 5.18 7.21 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.4 4.8 6.5
Pinnacle 1.41 5.31 6.54
Best for US Customers 1.41 5 6.5

Latest Results

01.01.26 Sunderland AFC – Manchester City – 0:0
27.12.25 Nottingham Forest – Manchester City – 1:2
20.12.25 Manchester City – West Ham United – 3:0
17.12.25 Manchester City – Brentford FC – 2:0
14.12.25 Crystal Palace – Manchester City – 0:3		 30.12.25 West Ham United – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:2
27.12.25 Arsenal FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:1
20.12.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Sunderland AFC – 0:0
13.12.25 Liverpool FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:0
07.12.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – West Ham United – 1:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Man City won 2.
  • Man City is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Brighton & Hove is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Brighton & Hove may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Man City is the clear favorite.
  • We predict that Man City will win today’s game, with odds of 1.42.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Man City won 13 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 45:15. (average 2.5:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Man City won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 21:5. (average 2.3:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Manchester City – 2:1
    15.03.25 Manchester City – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:2
    09.11.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Manchester City – 2:1
    25.04.24 Brighton & Hove Albion – Manchester City – 0:4
    21.10.23 Manchester City – Brighton & Hove Albion – 2:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 19 14 3 2 37:12 25 45
    2 Manchester City 19 13 2 4 43:17 26 41
    3 Aston Villa 19 12 3 4 30:23 7 39
    4 Liverpool 19 10 3 6 30:26 4 33
    5 Chelsea 19 8 6 5 32:21 11 30
    6 Manchester Utd 19 8 6 5 33:29 4 30
    7 Sunderland 19 7 8 4 20:18 2 29
    8 Everton 19 8 4 7 20:20 0 28
    9 Brentford 19 8 3 8 28:26 2 27
    10 Crystal Palace 19 7 6 6 22:21 1 27
    11 Fulham 19 8 3 8 26:27 -1 27
    12 Tottenham 19 7 5 7 27:23 4 26
    13 Newcastle 19 7 5 7 26:24 2 26
    14 Brighton 19 6 7 6 28:27 1 25
    15 Bournemouth 19 5 8 6 29:35 -6 23
    16 Leeds 19 5 6 8 25:32 -7 21
    17 Nottingham 19 5 3 11 18:30 -12 18
    18 West Ham 19 3 5 11 21:38 -17 14
    19 Burnley 19 3 3 13 20:37 -17 12
    20 Wolves 19 0 3 16 11:40 -29 3

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.49 (61.33%)

    2. Manchester City: 3.1 (29.51%)

    3. Aston Villa: 29.33 (3.12%)

    4. Liverpool: 44.33 (2.06%)

    5. Chelsea: 117 (0.78%)

    6. Manchester United: 142 (0.64%)

    7. Sunderland: 317 (0.29%)

    8. Newcastle Utd: 358.67 (0.26%)

    9. Crystal Palace: 358.67 (0.26%)

    10. Everton: 400.33 (0.23%)

    11. Brighton: 400.33 (0.23%)

    12. Tottenham: 483.67 (0.19%)

    13. Brentford: 483.67 (0.19%)

    14. Fulham: 483.67 (0.19%)

    15. Bournemouth: 567 (0.16%)

    16. Nottingham: 650.33 (0.14%)

    17. Leeds: 650.33 (0.14%)

    18. West Ham: 880.2 (0.1%)

    19. Burnley: 983.67 (0.09%)

    20. Wolves: 983.67 (0.09%)

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