Brighton 2-1 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been mixed, with a noticeable dip in their last three matches. After a promising run of two consecutive Premier League victories against Tottenham and Newcastle, the Seagulls have failed to win in their last three outings, including back-to-back losses to Liverpool in both the Premier League and League Cup. Their defensive record is a cause for concern, having conceded 13 goals in their last six matches, with only one clean sheet during this period. However, Brighton's attacking prowess remains evident, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game. The team's matches have been particularly high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Notable scorelines include their 3-2 victory over Tottenham and a 4-2 defeat at Chelsea, highlighting Brighton's involvement in entertaining, goal-laden encounters.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been a tale of two halves, with a concerning slump following a strong start. The Citizens have suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions, a rare occurrence for the reigning Premier League champions. Their most recent loss, a 4-1 drubbing by Sporting CP in the Champions League, stands out as particularly alarming. Prior to this downturn, City had been in fine form, winning three matches on the trot, including an impressive 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha. Despite their current position of 2nd in the league table, City's recent performances have been uncharacteristically leaky in defence, conceding nine goals in their last six matches. However, their attacking prowess remains evident, with an average of 1.83 goals scored per game and a high-scoring trend, with 83% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been a mix of excitement and inconsistency. The Seagulls have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with four of their last six home matches seeing at least four goals scored. Their attacking prowess is evident, as they've netted 12 times in these six games, averaging an impressive 2 goals per match. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 11 goals in the same period. Brighton have struggled to secure victories at home, winning just two of their last six, with three draws and one defeat. Notably, they've been involved in three consecutive 2-2 draws in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium, showcasing their ability to fight back but also highlighting their difficulty in closing out matches. The team's tendency for entertaining football is further emphasised by the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these games, with over 2.5 goals occurring in the same percentage of matches.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has taken a concerning turn, with the team currently on a three-match losing streak on the road. This poor run of form is in stark contrast to their earlier performances, which saw them secure two impressive victories, including a high-scoring 4-0 triumph over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. The Citizens have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with five out of their last six away matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their recent struggles, City have managed to maintain a respectable goal-scoring record, averaging 1.67 goals per game. However, their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, conceding the same number of goals as they've scored. The 4-1 defeat to Sporting CP stands out as a particularly heavy loss, highlighting the team's current defensive frailties away from home.