EPL: Brighton vs Manchester City Prediction – Matchweek 29
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Billy Gilmour of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Erling Haaland of Manchester City. Photo by Getty Images.
Brighton & Hove Albion faces Manchester City at Amex Stadium for Matchweek 29. Let’s take a look at the Premier League Prop Bets for Thursday’s matchup.
- Brighton has a 20-12 O/U 2.5 Goals record in EPL matches this season (meaning 20 matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored and 12 have seen under 2.5 goals). Man City also has a 20-12 O/U 2.5 Goals record in EPL matches.
Goalscorer Insights
- Brighton has found the back of the net on 52 occasions from its 32 EPL matches this season to rank 8th for average goals scored (1.6). Alternatively, Man City has allowed 32 goals from 32 top-flight fixtures and ranks 3rd for goals conceded per match (1.0).
- Conversely, Man City has scored 76 Premier League goals this season and ranks 1st for goals per match (2.4), while Brighton has conceded 50 to rank 9th for goals allowed per match (1.6).
Both Teams to Score
- The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in 23 of Brighton’s 32 EPL matches (71.9%) this season. Comparatively, it has hit in 21 of Man City’s 32 EPL matches (65.6%).
First Half Winner
- Here are their first half records in EPL matches this season.
| Total | Home | Away | Favourite | Underdog | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 12-9-11 | 7-4-4 | 5-5-7 | 10-6-5 | 2-3-6 | 4-4-2 |
| Man City | 16-9-7 | 12-3-2 | 4-6-5 | 16-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
Second Half Winner
- Here are their second half records in EPL matches this season.
| Total | Home | Away | Favourite | Underdog | Last 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 12-10-10 | 6-5-4 | 6-5-6 | 9-8-4 | 3-2-6 | 1-5-4 |
| Man City | 18-7-7 | 9-4-4 | 9-3-3 | 18-7-7 | 0-0-0 | 7-2-1 |
HT/FT
- Brighton has completed the HT/FT double in 28.1% of its EPL matches this season, while Man City has completed the HT/FT double in 37.5% of its EPL fixtures.
To Score in Both Halves
- Brighton has scored in both halves in 37.5% of its EPL matches this season, while Man City has scored in both halves in 43.8% of its EPL fixtures.
Correct Score
- These are the three most common score lines from Brighton’s last 50 EPL matches.
| Scoreline | % of Matches | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 18.0% | +900 |
| 1-2 | 10.0% | +700 |
| 3-1 | 8.0% | +4500 |
- These are the three most common score lines from Man City’s last 50 EPL matches.
| Scoreline | % of Matches | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 16.0% | +1000 |
| 4-1 | 10.0% | +1800 |
| 1-0 | 10.0% | +900 |
Penalty
- A penalty has been awarded in eight of Brighton’s 32 EPL matches this season. Conversely, a penalty has been awarded in eight of Man City’s 32 EPL fixtures this season.
Clean Sheet
- Brighton has held its opponents scoreless in five of its 32 EPL matches this season. Meanwhile, Man City has held its opponents scoreless in nine of its 32 EPL fixtures.
Win to-nil
- Brighton has won just two of its 32 EPL matches this season while keeping a clean sheet. Comparatively, Man City has won eight of its 32 EPL matches while keeping a clean sheet.
Lose to-nil
- Brighton has lost just four of its 32 EPL matches this season while being held scoreless. Comparatively, Man City has lost only two of its 32 EPL matches while being held scoreless.
First to Score
- In 13 of its 32 EPL matches this season, Brighton has scored the first goal. Man City has scored first in 20 of its 32 EPL matches.
Time of First Goal
Here is a breakdown of when the first goal has been scored in Premier League matches featuring either Brighton or Man City this season.
| Minute | Total |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 13 |
| 11-20 | 13 |
| 21-30 | 16 |
| 31-40 | 5 |
| 41-HT | 4 |
| 46-55 | 1 |
| 56-65 | 1 |
| 66-75 | 5 |
| 76-85 | 0 |
| 86-FT | 1 |
Last Time They Met
Man City claimed a 2-1 victory against Brighton when these clubs last met in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium on October 21. Julián Álvarez netted the first goal of that fixture. Man City is now undefeated in five EPL matches against Brighton.
Brighton vs Manchester City Tips
Let’s take a look at some of the best value plays for player markets in Thursday’s matchup.
Anytime Goal-Scorer
- Rodri has scored 7 goals in the EPL this season – T32nd in the division.
- Rodri has scored 3 goals in EPL away matches this season.
- Rodri has scored at least one goal in seven of his 28 EPL appearances this season.
- Rodri has scored at least one goal in four of his last 13 EPL appearances.
- Daniel Welbeck has scored 4 goals in the EPL this season – T72nd in the division.
- Daniel Welbeck has scored at least one goal in four of his 23 EPL appearances this season.
- Daniel Welbeck has scored at least one goal in two of his last seven EPL appearances.
Anytime Assist
- Pascal Groß has recorded 10 assists in the EPL this season – T1st in the division.
- Pascal Groß has recorded 6 assists at home in the EPL this season.
- Pascal Groß has recorded at least one assist in eight of his 30 EPL appearances this season.
- At home, Pascal Groß has recorded at least one assist in five of his last 10 EPL appearances.
- Pascal Groß has recorded at least one assist in two of his last five EPL appearances at home against Man City.
2+ Goal-Scorer
- Philip Foden has scored 14 goals in the EPL this season – T9th in the division.
- Philip Foden has scored 6 goals in EPL away matches this season.
- Philip Foden has scored 2 or more goals in three of his 30 EPL appearances this season.
- Philip Foden has scored 2 or more goals in two of his last four EPL appearances.
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