Overview:

Manchester City hosts Brighton in Premier League Matchweek 21 at Etihad Stadium on January 7, 2026. City leads the title race with strong attack led by Haaland's 19 goals, while Brighton sits mid-table showing resilience.

Recent H2H results: Brighton 2-1 Man City (Aug 2025)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 3-1 in favor of Manchester City.
City will control possession through midfield dominance while Brighton relies on quick transitions and set pieces. Haaland's aerial presence challenges Brighton's backline.
City's home advantage and superior goal difference combined with Haaland's form heavily favor Manchester City despite Brighton's recent H2H win.

Last Update: 05-01-2026

Stats:

Manchester City	Brighton & Hove Albion
Expected Possession
65.5	34.5
Average Goals Per Match
2.26	1.5
Win Probability
72.5	9.5

Position	Team	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
1	Arsenal	21	7	4	70
2	Man City	19	7	5	64
3	Man United	15	10	6	55
4	Aston Villa	16	7	9	55
5	Liverpool	15	7	10	52
6	Chelsea	13	9	10	48
7	Brentford	13	8	11	47
8	Everton	13	8	11	47
9	Brighton Hove	12	10	10	46
10	Sunderland	12	10	10	46
11	Bournemouth	10	15	7	45
12	Fulham	13	5	14	44
13	Crystal Palace	11	9	11	42
14	Newcastle	12	6	14	42
15	Leeds United	7	12	12	33
16	Nottingham	8	9	15	33
17	West Ham	8	8	16	32
18	Tottenham	7	9	16	30
19	Burnley	4	8	20	20
20	Wolverhampton	3	8	21	17

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
E. Haaland	MCI	NOR	30	22	7
T. Rodrigues	BRE	BRA	32	21	1
A. Semenyo	MCI	GHA	30	15	4
J. Pedro	CHE	BRA	32	14	5

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