Man City know nothing but a win will do against Brighton as they look to keep themselves in the Premier League title race.
Pep Guardiola's side's six-game winning run was snapped by two draws to start the year. The late goal conceded against Chelsea means they now sit six points behind leaders Arsenal.
They come up against a Brighton side who have had their number under Fabian Hurzeler and who ended their own winless run with a comfortable victory over Burnley, keeping them in contention for a top four finish.
AllSportsPeople brings you our latest football tips for this premier league clash.
Manchester City vs. Brighton Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Brighton might have got the better of City in recent times but they have never won at the Etihad Stadium.
We can't see that changing here and it feels very unlikely Pep Guardiola will go three league games without a win - it is something that has not happened to City since their winter of discontent last season.
It should be an open game which ultimately should help City's superior attacking talent prevail.
Score Prediction: Man City 3-1 Brighton (10.39 with Dafabet)
Head-to-Head: Man City vs. Brighton
- The clubs have met on 28 previous occasions with City coming out on top 17 times to Brighton's six.
- City have never lost at home to Brighton - the 15 game run is their longest unbeaten against any side.
- However, Brighton are unbeaten in the last three games between the pair and beat them 2-1 at the Amex earlier in the season.
Man City vs. Brighton: Form Guide
Man City – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Man City 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Sunderland 0-0 Brighton (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City (Premier League)
- Manchester City 3-0 West Ham (Premier League)
- West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa (League Cup)
Brighton – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley (Premier League)
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 0-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (Premier League)
Man City vs. Brighton Betting Tips
By his lofty standards, Erling Haaland is in the midst of a goal drought having not scored in his last three league games which helps explains City's recent dropped points.
Elsewhere, both teams to score is a good pick with Brighton always ready to give anyone a game and City missing their first-choice centre backs Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
Man City vs. Brighton Team News, Injury List
Man City Team News
- City were plunged into a defensive crisis when both Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol came off in the draw with Chelsea.
- Neither will play here and their injury diagnosis could play a big role in the title race.
- Rodri came through unscathed though and is likely to start again here.
- Jeremy Doku could come in for Bernardo Silva to give City more pace in attack.
Brighton Team News
- Fabian Hurzeler also has several iniuries to deal with as well as the continued absence of Carlos Baleba after Cameroon qualified for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- He is likely to stick with the same side that comfortably beat Burnley as a result.
Man City vs. Brighton Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will line up at the Etihad Stadium with Pep Guardiola forced into defensive changes alongside restoring Belgian winger Jeremy Doku, while Brighton are unchanged from the win over Burnley.
Man City predicted lineup to play Brighton
Donnarumma (GK) – Nunes, Ake, Khusanov, O'Reilly – Rodri, Reijnders – Doku, Foden, Cherki – Haaland
- Out: Dias, Gvardiol, Stones, Kovacic, Bobb, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri (both AFCON)
- Doubtful: Nico
- Suspension: N/A
Brighton predicted lineup to play Man City
Verbruggen (GK) – Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu – Ayari, Gruda – Gomez, Rutter, Mitoma – Kostoulas
- Out: Tzimas, Webster, Wieffer, March, Baleba (AFCON)
- Doubtful: Minteh
- Suspension: N/A
Man City vs. Brighton Odds
- Man City to win: 1.41 with Dafabet
- Brighton to win: 7.21
- Draw: 5.34
Man City vs. Brighton TV Channel, Live Stream
- Date: Thursday, January 8
- Venue: Eithad Stadium, Manchester
- Time: 1:30 a.m IST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar