Brighton will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome Manchester City to the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Graham Potter’s team has lost all five of the previous Premier League meetings between the teams, conceding 15 goals and scoring just two.
Brighton vs Man City Latest Odds
Indeed, they are lengthy 17/2 (9.50) outsiders with bet365 to collect three points against this opposition for the first time since 1989 in the old Second Division.
The Citizens bounced back from a shock defeat at Southampton to thrash Newcastle 5-0 in midweek, and are 3/10 (1.30) favourites to come out on top once again here.
Just one of the guests’ last 30 fixtures has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 17/4 (5.25) on them being forced to settle for a single point in this one.
Brighton vs Man City Team News
Jose Izquierdo remains the only absentee for the home side, as he continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
John Stones is back in contention after playing a full 90 minutes in his first appearance since mid February on Wednesday, although Sergio Aguero is out for the season due to injury.
Brighton vs Man City Preview
Although they gave a good account of themselves in an attacking sense during Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat against Liverpool, the Seagulls lost concentration in defensive positions to present their opponents with two goals within just eight minutes.
Any such generosity is sure to be also punished by Pep Guardiola’s men, who have averaged three goals per Premier League game since the restart and scored 15 times in five previous top flight meetings between the sides.
Brighton vs Man City Tips and Predictions
Having lost 3-0 against Manchester United and 3-1 against Liverpool in their last two home games, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on Brighton losing by at least two clear goals for their sixth Premier League game in six against Manchester City.
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Man City (-1) to win at 5/6 (1.83) for a 2pt stake with bet365 