Brighton vs Man City prediction-Brighton & Hove Albion will face Manchester City at the American Express Stadium for Round 29 of the Premier League on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 19:00 UTC.
Brighton and Hove Albion form
Brighton vs Man City prediction-Brighton’s performances have dipped since the start of the year, amid uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach Roberto Di Zarbi and an ongoing injury crisis. Having secured just three wins in their last 13 Premier League matches in 2024, they are now playing catch-up in the race for European football next season. The team has failed to win any of their last four games with their latest result. 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Burnley.
They currently sit tenth in the table despite finishing sixth in the previous campaign. They are six points behind Manchester United and Newcastle United with six games remaining.
The team is optimistic as they have four home matches in their remaining six matches. Brighton vs Man City prediction-They have a strong record at the Amex Stadium, losing just one of their last 15 home games in all competitions, which was against Arsenal in their most recent home game on 6 April.
However, Brighton face a tough challenge against Manchester City on Thursday, having lost 11 of their last 13 Premier League games with them. Despite this, Brighton have managed to pick up four points in their last three home games against City, including a memorable 1-1 draw last season in which Julio Nciso scored a stunning long-range goal that was voted best of the goals.
Just three days after their agonizing Champions League exit on penalties against Real Madrid, Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to book their place in the FA Cup final for the 2nd time in a row.
Despite Chelsea’s numerous missed chances, Manchester City, looking tired, sealed victory six minutes from time when Bernardo Silva’s shot deflected off the near post, maintaining their pursuit of another domestic double and setting a new club record for unbeaten matches.
Brighton vs Man City prediction: A Manchester derby will follow the FA Cup final on May 25, yet City must focus on the Premier League title race. They are currently third in the table after wins over both Arsenal and Liverpool at the weekend. Arsenal can extend their lead to four points with a win over Chelsea on Tuesday, but City will have two games in hand.
Brighton vs Man City prediction-In pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, Man City enjoyed a record-breaking 42-game unbeaten streak at the Etihad Stadium across all competitions. However, they now face four away league matches in their next five, starting with Thursday’s clash against Brighton.
Interestingly, Manchester City’s only two failures to beat Brighton in the Premier League have occurred in midweek fixtures at the Amex Stadium – a 3–2 defeat (on a Tuesday) in May 2021 and a 1–1 draw (on a Wednesday) in May 2023.
Despite these setbacks, Guardiola’s side approach Thursday’s match with confidence, boasting an impressive record of 17 wins from their last 19 midweek Premier League matches and 19 points from their last seven away games. Moreover, they have scored in 13 of their top flight meetings with Brighton, only facing Bournemouth (14 times) with a perfect scoring record.
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Brighton continue to struggle with the absence of key players due to long-term injuries. Solly March, Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood are still sidelined, while James Milner, Adam Webster and Tariq Lamptey are not expected to return for Thursday’s match due to various fitness issues.
Brighton vs Man City prediction-Pervis Estupinan injury during last week’s draw with Burnley and is uncertain for the upcoming football game. Additionally, Julio Nciso, Evan Ferguson and Billy Gilmour are doubtful due to their respective knocks. If Estupinan is unavailable, Igor Julio or Valentin Berko, previously linked with Manchester City, could fill in at left-back.
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Manchester City are facing concerns over the fitness of their top scorer Erling Haaland, who missed the FA Cup semi-final with a chronic muscle problem. It is likely that Julian Alvarez will retain his position in his absence.
Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate the squad where possible considering the fatigue of some players. Despite admitting to needing rest, Rodri could still be picked to start in midfield. Bernardo Silva, who reported discomfort in his left hamstring and right calf after the FA Cup semi-final, will be assessed before the match.
John Stones and Ruben Dias managed their playing time in previous matches, each lasting 45 minutes against Chelsea. However, they remain contenders to start against Brighton with Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Kevin De Bruyne recovering from minor injuries.
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Predicted lineup
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Probable Lineup:
Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Fat, Baleba; Adingra, Lallana, Pedro; Welbeck
Manchester City Possible Lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gaverdiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, de Bruyn, doc; Alvarez
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Brighton vs Man City Prediction:
Brighton have plenty of time to recover and prepare for Thursday’s crucial match as they look to boost their European ambitions. However, despite their efforts, they face a challenging task to contain the threat posed by title-contenders Manchester City, who cannot drop points at this crucial juncture of the season.
Expectations include goals, considering the net has been found at least three times in eight of the last 10 Premier League encounters between these teams. Despite Brighton’s recent struggles, City are on top of their head-to-head record and are seen as clear favorites against a depleted Seagulls side, even with Erling Haaland unavailable.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-4 Manchester City