Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips
Brighton & Hove Albion welcome recently crowned champions Manchester City to the Falmer Stadium in a midweek Premier League clash on Wednesday (May 24).
City are fresh off winning their third straight league title and now eye their first continental treble, with UEFA Champions League and FA Cup finals next month. They extended their Premier League winning run to 12 games on Sunday with a 1-0 home win over Chelsea. Pep Guardiola fielded a largely second-fiddle squad, with Julian Alvarez bagging the winner in the 12th minute.
Brighton, meanwhile, have also secured their objective for the campaign, as a 3-1 win over last-placed Southampton on Sunday helped them qualify for Europe for the first time. Evan Ferguson bagged a first-half brace in the home game, while Pascal Gross scored in the second half.
Interestingly, the Seagulls, sixth in the table, need just a point from their last two games to secure a direct place in the UEFA Europa League, ahead of seventh-placed Aston Villa.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 29 times across competitions since 1924, with 11 meetings taking place in the Premier League. City lead 19-6.
- City have won 11 of their last 12 games against Brighton across competitions.
- All six of the Seagulls' wins against City have come at home, with the last one coming in the 2020-21 campaign.
- City have scored in 11 Premier League meetings against Brighton, netting 33 times.
- Brighton have scored more than once in one of their 11 league meetings against City.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City Prediction
The Seagulls will be heading into the clash with their heads held high, having qualified for Europe. Although they have suffered three straight defeats against City, all six of their triumphs over the champions have come at home.
City, meanwhile, have enjoyed a solid run in the final phase of the season. They're unbeaten in 24 games across competitions since a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in February, winning 20 times.
The visitors are the overwhelming favoruites, considering their form and head-to-head advantage. Interestingly, both teams will be playing their fourth game in ten days, so fatigue could be a factor.
City are better placed to handle the fixture overload and also need to keep their key players fit and ready for crucial games next month. Brighton, meanwhile have limited squad depth.
Nonetheless, as both teams have largely secured their goals in the league, there's nothing much at stake. Considering the same, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Julian Alvarez to score or assist anytime - Yes
