Brighton vs Manchester City: Premier League Prediction (31.08.2025)

On 31 August 2025 at 15:00 CEST at the Amex Stadium, the third round Premier League match between Brighton and Manchester City will take place. Bookmakers consider the visitors clear favorites. Let’s review the teams’ current form and give our prediction.

Brighton

The “Seagulls” have proven themselves as a solid mid-table side capable of competing with any opponent. However, this season didn’t start well. Brighton opened with a 1:1 draw against Fulham. The game was very even, though in the final attacking stages the Seagulls looked sharper, but they couldn’t convert their chances into victory.

In the second round, Brighton visited Everton. Once again, their play was excellent: they dominated possession (58%) and outperformed their rivals in xG (2.44 vs 1.59). However, they failed to score and lost 0:2. The team clearly has potential, but urgently needs to improve finishing.

Manchester City

The “Citizens” started the season with new ambitions. Guardiola has several exciting new signings, and City are once again looking strong. In the first round, they crushed Wolverhampton 4:0. Erling Haaland finally received midfield support that he lacked last season, and now looks ready to contend again for the Golden Boot.

However, in the second round, Thomas Frank’s Tottenham exposed City’s weaknesses. Spurs played in a style similar to their clash with PSG and this time maintained their lead, handing City their first defeat of the season – 0:2.

Head-to-head statistics

In their last five meetings, City have a slight advantage: 2 wins to Brighton’s 1, while 2 games ended in draws.

Prediction

For Brighton vs Manchester City, our prediction favors the visitors. City have looked sharp again, especially in attack. Expect a productive game with Guardiola’s side having the upper hand. We’ll go with a cautious bet: Manchester City to win at odds 1.86.