Manchester City
BrightonFrom the data provider’s match model. Model advice: Combo Winner : Manchester City and +2.5 goals
Manchester City play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Brighton play again before this match, so their numbers may change before kick-off.
Brighton travel to face Manchester City in the League Cup on Wed 28 Oct 2026 (19:30 GMT), with the game played at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 (W-W-W-L-W), most recently a win. Across their last 10 they have averaged 2.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Brighton have won all of their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W). Across their last 10 they have averaged 3.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
In the last 4 meetings Manchester City have won 0, Brighton 2 and 2 ended level — an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent ended Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (07 Jan 2026).
Over 2.5 goals landed in 70% of Manchester City's recent games and 80% of Brighton's, while both teams scored in 50% and 30% respectively.
What the stats point to: Over 2.5 goals
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