Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier LeagueSat 31 Oct · 15:00
Who wins?
Man City
57%
Draw
22%
Brighton
22%
Expected goals
Over 3.5: 44% · Under 3.5: 56%
Both teams to score: 63%
Market probability with the margin removed (not odds and not betting advice). 18+
Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:00 (UK time) at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League.
Manchester City sit 1st on 21 points.
Brighton & Hove Albion sit 3rd on 16 points.
Manchester City have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Manchester City won 1, Brighton & Hove Albion won 2, 2 drawn.
- Competition
- Premier League
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
- Venue
- Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Preview in numbers
- United Kingdom time: 15:00 (UK time), Saturday 31 October 2026.
- Manchester City have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Brighton & Hove Albion come in on a run of 4 straight wins.
- Manchester City sit 1st on 21 points and Brighton & Hove Albion 3rd on 16: 5 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 7 Jan 2026, finished Manchester City 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion.
- The market gives Manchester City a 57% chance of winning (draw: 22%), margin removed.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowMan City
9/13 → 2/3
−1.4%
Draw
31/10 → 17/5
+7.3%
Brighton
16/5 → 17/5
+4.8%
Over 3.5: 5/4 → 15/13 −4.4% · Under 3.5: 10/17 → 2/3 +5.0%
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Man City | X · Draw | 2 · Brighton | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2/3 | 31/10 | 10/3 | 7.4% |
Double chance
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1/5 | 2/9 | 15/13 | 11.8% |
Total goals
| Bookmaker | Over 1.5 | Under 1.5 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1/7 | 9/2 | 5.9% |
Total goals
| Bookmaker | Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 4/9 | 7/4 | 5.8% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1/2 | 3/2 | 6.7% |
Asian handicap
| Bookmaker | Man City 0 | Brighton 0 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 6/19 | 23/10 | 6.1% |
Asian handicap
| Bookmaker | Man City +0.25 | Brighton -0.25 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 5/19 | 3/2 | 19.4% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
Licensed bookmakers in this edition: Bet365 (Gambling Commission · 055148-R-331498-002)
Market probability
First team to score
Manchester City
58%
No goal
5%
Brighton & Hove Albion
37%
Exact total goals
| 0 | 4% |
| 1 | 12% |
| 2 | 19% |
| 3 | 22% |
| 4 | 18% |
| 5 | 13% |
| 6+ | 13% |
Total goals: odd/even
Odd
49%
Even
51%
Team total goals · Brighton & Hove Albion
Over 1.5
37%
Under 1.5
63%
Team total goals · Brighton & Hove Albion
Over 2.5
17%
Under 2.5
83%
Team total goals · Brighton & Hove Albion
Over 0.5
70%
Under 0.5
30%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 1.5
62%
Under 1.5
38%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 2.5
37%
Under 2.5
63%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 3.5
19%
Under 3.5
81%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 4.5
10%
Under 4.5
90%
Team total goals · Manchester City
Over 0.5
85%
Under 0.5
15%
Exact team goals · Manchester City
| 0 | 12% |
| 1 | 25% |
| 2 | 28% |
| 3 | 20% |
| 4+ | 16% |
Exact team goals · Brighton & Hove Albion
| 0 | 28% |
| 1 | 36% |
| 2 | 23% |
| 3 | 10% |
| 4+ | 4% |
Both teams to score: 1st half
Yes
28%
No
72%
Both teams to score: 2nd half
Yes
37%
No
63%
Clean sheet · Brighton & Hove Albion
Yes
14%
No
86%
Clean sheet · Manchester City
Yes
29%
No
71%
Correct score
| 2-1 | 10% |
| 1-1 | 9% |
| 1-0 | 7% |
| 2-0 | 7% |
| 3-1 | 6% |
| 2-2 | 6% |
| 1-2 | 6% |
| 3-0 | 5% |
| 3-2 | 5% |
| 0-1 | 4% |
| 0-0 | 3% |
| 2-3 | 3% |
| 0-2 | 3% |
| 1-3 | 3% |
| 3-3 | 3% |
| 0-3 | 1% |
1st half result
Manchester City
43%
Draw
35%
Brighton & Hove Albion
23%
2nd half result
Manchester City
45%
Draw
32%
Brighton & Hove Albion
23%
1st half goals
Over 1.5
44%
Under 1.5
56%
1st half goals
Over 2.5
22%
Under 2.5
78%
1st half goals
Over 3.5
10%
Under 3.5
90%
1st half goals
Over 0.5
76%
Under 0.5
24%
To score in the 1st half · Brighton & Hove Albion
Yes
45%
No
55%
To score in the 1st half · Manchester City
Yes
60%
No
40%
To score in the 2nd half · Brighton & Hove Albion
Yes
51%
No
49%
To score in the 2nd half · Manchester City
Yes
68%
No
32%
Probability estimated from the market, margin removed. Not odds and not an invitation to bet. Market data via ESPN. 18+
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Head-to-head record
1
Man City
2
Draws
2
Brighton
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Man City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 21 | WLWWL |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 21 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Brighton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +18 | 16 | WWWWD |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 | DLWWL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12 | WDWLW |
| 6 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 | LWDWW |
| 7 |  Brentford | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +5 | 10 | DDWDL |
| 8 |  Leeds | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 9 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 | DWDLL |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 | WLWLD |
| 11 |  Hull | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 9 | DDLDL |
| 12 |  Spurs | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | DLDWW |
| 13 |  Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 | DDLWW |
| 14 |  Newcastle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 | DLWLL |
| 15 |  Man United | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | DLDDD |
| 16 |  C Palace | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 7 | WLDWL |
| 17 |  Bournemouth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 | DDLLW |
| 18 |  Nottm Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 | WLLLD |
| 19 |  Coventry | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 6 | LWWLL |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 4 | DLLLL |
Statistical prediction
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Advice: Combo Double chance : draw or Brighton and +1.5 goals
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FAQ
What time does Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion start?
Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 31 October at 15:00 (UK time) at Etihad Stadium.
Where are Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion in the table?
Manchester City are 1st on 21 points and Brighton & Hove Albion 3rd on 16.
Who is the favourite in Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion?
The market favourite is Manchester City. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Manchester City 57 %, the draw 22 % and Brighton & Hove Albion 22 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion?
In their last 5 meetings: Manchester City won 1, Brighton & Hove Albion won 2 and 2 ended level.
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