Man City vs Brighton Preview - Value on Haaland at home in EPL clash
Manchester City are tipped to win against Brighton in their upcoming Premier League fixture, with the Citizens displaying excellent home form by winning their last four league matches at the Etihad. Erling Haaland is also highlighted as a key threat, having scored nine goals in his last six home appearances for club and country. Brighton, despite a positive start to the season, have struggled away from home, failing to win their last three matches on the road. The main recommendations are a Man City win in the Full Time Result market and Haaland to score anytime.
- Man City are tipped to win against Brighton in the Full Time Result market.
- City have won their last 4 Premier League home games and Haaland is in top scoring form.
- Brighton have not won in their last three away matches.
Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored 9 goals in his last 6 home matches for club and country (Getty)
Man City vs Brighton Predictions
Man City have been excellent this season, particularly at home. Haaland is backed to continue firing in Manchester.
- Man City have won their last 4 Premier League home games.
- Man City have won 7 of their last 9 Premier League home matches against Brighton.
- Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored 9 goals in his last 6 home matches for club and country.
Head to Head
Man City have a 22-8 advantage against Brighton, alongside seven draws.
Man City Form
Man City are top of the Premier League after securing 21 points from a possible 24. The Citizens have won all four games at the Etihad.
City won their opening seven league matches of the season and Erling Haaland scored eight goals in those fixtures.
The Citizens thrashed AEK 5-1 at home in their most recent home victory. They followed that win with a 2-1 away loss at Aston Villa and Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet.
Enzo Maresca’s team drew 2-2 at home with Brighton in the EFL Cup and won 4-3 on penalties. City trailed twice and Mateo Kovacic and Vitor Reis scored to complete the comeback.
Brighton Form
Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton are third in the Premier League after a positive start to the 2026/27 campaign. The Seagulls won five of their opening seven league games.
Brighton beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at home before a three-match winless run on the road. A 0-0 draw at Jablonec came before a 2-0 loss against Liverpool.
The Sussex side were held to a 2-2 EFL Cup draw at Man City on Wednesday before losing on penalties. Brighton had 43% and goals from Malick Yalcouye and Georginio Rutter couldn’t secure the win.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Man City (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Joskov Gvardiol; Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez; Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Costinha, Luka Vuskovic, Lewis Dunk, Olivier Boscagli; Pascal Gross, Yasin Ayari; Diego Gomez, Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper; Charalampos Kostoulas
Verdict
Man City are a top home side in the Premier League and Erling Haaland scored loads of goals at the Etihad. Brighton were outplayed at Liverpool on Sunday and City can show their strength with a home victory.
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