Round 21 - Premier League
Manchester City VS Brighton & Hove Albion
Etihad Stadium
7 January, 2026
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.
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 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| 2 | Man City | 13 | 4 | 4 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 13 | 4 | 4 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 10 | 5 | 6 | 35 |
| 5 | Brentford | 10 | 3 | 8 | 33 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | Man United | 8 | 8 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 8 | 7 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 | Fulham | 9 | 4 | 8 | 31 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 7 | 9 | 5 | 30 |
| 11 | Brighton Hove | 7 | 8 | 6 | 29 |
| 12 | Everton | 8 | 5 | 8 | 29 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| 14 | Tottenham | 7 | 6 | 8 | 27 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 6 | 8 | 7 | 26 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 5 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 6 | 3 | 12 | 21 |
| 18 | West Ham | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 |
| 19 | Burnley | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 4 | 16 | 7 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 21 | 20 | 4 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 21 | 16 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | BOU | GHA | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| D. Calvert-Lewin | LEE | ENG | 19 | 9 | 1 |
