Manchester City vs Brighton

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches across all competitions. The Citizens have struggled to maintain their usual dominance, currently sitting in 5th position in the Premier League with 47 points from 28 games. Their goal-scoring prowess has dipped slightly, averaging 1.5 goals per game in this period, while their defence has been somewhat shaky, conceding 1.17 goals per match. A notable high-scoring game was their 4-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League, which also contributed to one of their two clean sheets. City's form has been particularly poor in their last three matches, with two consecutive league losses against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, sandwiching a FA Cup win against Plymouth Argyle. The team's Champions League aspirations also took a hit with a 3-1 defeat away to Real Madrid.

Brighton

Brighton are in scintillating form, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across all competitions. The Seagulls have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 15 times in their last six outings, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just four goals during this run. Notably, Brighton have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with all six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Their 4-0 thrashing of Southampton stands out as a particularly dominant performance. The team's recent success has seen them climb to 7th in the Premier League table, with 46 points from 28 games. Brighton's current form is underlined by their unbeaten run, which now stands at six matches, showcasing their resilience and consistency across both league and cup competitions.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with four wins and two losses in their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 15 times in these fixtures, averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game. Their 4-0 victory over Newcastle United stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. However, City's defence has been slightly vulnerable, conceding in five of the six matches and keeping only one clean sheet. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with 83% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. Despite their mixed results, City have shown resilience, bouncing back from each of their losses with a win in the subsequent home game.

Brighton

Brighton's recent away form has been impressive, with the Seagulls winning five of their last six matches on the road. They are currently enjoying a run of four consecutive away victories, demonstrating their strength as travellers. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 15 times in these six matches, averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game. Notably, Brighton have secured three clean sheets during this period, showcasing their defensive solidity. However, their record was marred by a shocking 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, which stands out as an anomaly in their otherwise strong performances. The high-scoring nature of Brighton's away games is evident, with 83% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their 4-0 victories against Southampton and Norwich further highlight their potential for dominant displays on their travels.