Brighton 0-4 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. They have not managed to secure any runs of victories or defeats longer than two games. The team's goal-scoring output has been relatively low, averaging just 0.67 goals per game over this period. However, their defensive record has been solid, keeping three clean sheets in the last six matches and conceding an average of one goal per game. It's worth noting that Brighton achieved a memorable 1-0 victory over AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League during this stretch. The majority of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting in 3rd position in the league with 73 points from 32 games. Over their last six matches, City has secured four wins and two draws, maintaining an unbeaten record. They have scored an impressive 18 goals in these six games, averaging three goals per game, while conceding only eight, resulting in a positive goal difference of 10. The team's attacking prowess is evident, with over 2.5 goals scored in 67% of their recent matches. However, their defense has been somewhat porous, with both teams scoring in 83% of these games. City's high-scoring performances are highlighted by their 5-1 victory over Luton in the Premier League and their thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been solid, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches at home. They have kept three clean sheets during this period, highlighting their defensive strength. However, their loss to Arsenal in the most recent home game ended a four-match unbeaten run at home. Brighton's home matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals. The 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace stands out as a particularly high-scoring game amidst the otherwise tight contests. Despite their mixed form, Brighton currently sits in a respectable 10th position in the league table.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has been impressive, with a run of three consecutive wins before their draw against Liverpool and their high-scoring draw against Real Madrid. The team has scored an impressive 18 goals in their last 6 away games, averaging 3 goals per game, while conceding 9 goals at an average of 1.5 per game. The 6-2 win against Luton in the FA Cup stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Manchester City's away games have been entertaining for neutral fans, with 67% of their last 6 away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of those matches.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Brighton and Manchester City indicate that as of the latest data available from the search results (up to April 22, 2024):

- Brighton has won 1 direct match against Manchester City.
- Manchester City has won 12 direct matches against Brighton.
- There have been 2 draws between the two teams.

In total, they have played 15 matches since 2008. Brighton has scored 11 goals in these matches, with an average of 0.7 goals per match, while Manchester City has scored 39 goals, with an average of 2.6 goals per match.

For the season, Manchester City has an average of 2.45 goals per match, while Brighton has an average of 1.65 goals per match.