Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview: October 31, 2026
Manchester City (7-0-0 W-D-L, 21 pts, 1st) host Brighton & Hove Albion (5-1-1 W-D-L, 16 pts, 3rd) at Etihad Stadium, Manchester on October 31, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
On this page
How do Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion compare heading into their match?
- Manchester City are 1st with 21 points from 7 matches (7-0-0 W-D-L); Brighton & Hove Albion are 3rd with 16 points from 7 matches (5-1-1 W-D-L).
- Manchester City score 2.7 (2nd most of 20) and concede 1 (4th fewest) per match. Brighton & Hove Albion score 3.3 (1st most of 20) and concede 0.7 (1st fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Manchester City 2.0 for and 1.4 against; Brighton & Hove Albion 2.0 for and 1.5 against.
- Manchester City at home: 4-0-0 W-D-L in 4 (2.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per match). Brighton & Hove Albion away: 2-0-1 W-D-L in 3 (3.3 scored, 1.3 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Manchester City 5-0-0 W-D-L, Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 4 of 7 (57%) Manchester City matches and 2 of 7 (29%) Brighton & Hove Albion matches; 3 or more goals in 5 of 7 (71%) and 5 of 7 (71%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Manchester City 0, Brighton & Hove Albion 1, draws 1.
Premier League matches this season only (Manchester City 7, Brighton & Hove Albion 7); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 7-0-0 | 5-0-0 (2.6-1) | 3-0-0 (2.7-0.3) | 4-0-0 (2.8-1.5) |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 5-1-1 | 4-1-0 (3.2-0.2) | 2-0-1 (3.3-1.3) | 3-1-0 (3.3-0.3) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Manchester City attack against Brighton & Hove Albion defense
| Manchester City for | Brighton & Hove Albion against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.7 (2nd) | 0.7 (19th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.0 (1st) | 1.5 (8th) |
| Shots per match | 14.6 (7th) | 10.7 (18th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.3 (3rd) | 3.3 (18th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.7 (2nd) | 2.3 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.6 (5th) | 8.1 (14th) |
| Corners per match | 5.6 (6th) | 5 (7th) |
Brighton & Hove Albion attack against Manchester City defense
| Brighton & Hove Albion for | Manchester City against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 3.3 (1st) | 1 (15th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.0 (2nd) | 1.4 (11th) |
| Shots per match | 17.9 (2nd) | 11.4 (15th) |
| Shots on target per match | 6 (1st) | 4.1 (12th) |
| Big chances per match | 4.1 (1st) | 2.6 (8th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.7 (4th) | 7.3 (16th) |
| Corners per match | 5.7 (5th) | 4 (16th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Manchester City, home matches | Brighton & Hove Albion, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 3 |
| Record | 4-0-0 W-D-L | 2-0-1 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 4 (25%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 4 (0%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 4 (75%) | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
Scoring patterns
| Manchester City | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 3 of 7 (43%) | 5 of 7 (71%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 7 (0%) | 0 of 7 (0%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 7 (57%) | 2 of 7 (29%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 5 of 7 (71%) | 7 of 7 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 5 of 7 (71%) | 5 of 7 (71%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 3 of 7 (43%) | 4 of 7 (57%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1 for, 0.6 against | 1.7 for, 0.2 against (6 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.7 for, 0.4 against | 1.7 for, 0 against (6 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Manchester City | Brighton & Hove Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.0 (1st) | 2.0 (2nd) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.4 (11th) | 1.5 (8th) |
| Shots | 14.6 (7th) | 17.9 (2nd) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.4 (15th) | 10.7 (18th) |
| Shots on target | 5.3 (3rd) | 6 (1st) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.1 (12th) | 3.3 (18th) |
| Big chances | 3.7 (2nd) | 4.1 (1st) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.6 (8th) | 2.3 (12th) |
| Possession % | 64.4 (1st) | 59.8 (3rd) |
| Passes | 625.9 (1st) | 498.6 (6th) |
| Passes, opponents | 327.9 (19th) | 331.7 (18th) |
| Corners | 5.6 (6th) | 5.7 (5th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4 (16th) | 5 (7th) |
| Fouls | 10.6 (13th) | 12.9 (6th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 14.6 (2nd) | 10 (15th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.3 (16th) | 2.1 (6th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.6 (13th) | 1.3 (18th) |
| Shots inside the box | 10.6 (5th) | 10.7 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.3 (16th) | 8.1 (14th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4 (12th) | 6.9 (3rd) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4 (15th) | 2.6 (20th) |
| Big chances missed | 2.3 (3rd) | 2.3 (3rd) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.7 (6th) | 1.7 (6th) |
| Offsides | 1.9 (13th) | 2.3 (6th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 2.3 (5th) | 2.5 (4th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.8 (2nd) | 79.7 (15th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.3 (9th) | 77.9 (18th) |
| Long balls | 43.4 (16th) | 52.7 (7th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 45 (17th) | 52.3 (8th) |
| Long balls completed | 22.1 (8th) | 27.7 (2nd) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 19.3 (18th) | 20 (15th) |
| Crosses | 17.3 (12th) | 21.7 (2nd) |
| Crosses, opponents | 15.9 (15th) | 13.4 (20th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.9 (4th) | 4.7 (5th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.1 (10th) | 3.3 (17th) |
| Dribbles completed | 9.1 (2nd) | 5.6 (16th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.4 (13th) | 6.7 (7th) |
| Tackles | 12.4 (18th) | 14 (16th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 20.4 (2nd) | 13.7 (14th) |
| Interceptions | 6.3 (19th) | 7.6 (14th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 12.4 (1st) | 7.7 (13th) |
| Clearances | 17.9 (20th) | 26.9 (7th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 21.1 (17th) | 26.7 (8th) |
| Ground duels won | 35.7 (4th) | 28.7 (19th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 36.1 (3rd) | 32.7 (11th) |
| Aerial duels won | 13.1 (14th) | 17 (6th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.6 (19th) | 16 (6th) |
| Big saves | 1.2 (4th) | 0.5 (18th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.8 (12th) | 1 (5th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Manchester City
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 5-1 vs AEK Athens
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-2 vs Ipswich Town
- Oct 14, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-4 vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Oct 11, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-0 at Liverpool
- Sep 20, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-3 vs Sunderland
- Sep 13, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-0 vs Crystal Palace
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 at Sunderland
- Sep 19, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-0 vs Arsenal
- Sep 13, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-0 at Coventry City
- Sep 5, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 vs Leeds United
- Aug 30, 2026 (Premier League): L 3-4 at Chelsea
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2025-26 | Manchester City 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (at Manchester City) |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 2025-26 | Manchester City 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (at Brighton & Hove Albion) |
Full Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion head-to-head.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | forward | 7 | 8 G, 0 A, 27 SH | 6 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Antoine Semenyo | forward | 7 | 2 G, 3 A, 8 SH | 2 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Iliman Ndiaye | forward | 7 | 0 G, 2 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Rayan Cherki | midfielder | 6 | 4 G, 2 A, 14 SH | 4 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Phil Foden | midfielder | 5 | 1 G, 2 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Assists |
| Josko Gvardiol | defender | 7 | 1 G, 3 A, 4 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charalambos Kostoulas | forward | 7 | 3 G, 2 A, 18 SH | 3 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Georginio Rutter | forward | 4 | 0 G, 2 A, 4 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Ibrahim Osman | forward | 3 | 0 G, 0 A, 2 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | |
| Pascal Gross | midfielder | 7 | 3 G, 4 A, 13 SH | 2 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Diego Gómez | midfielder | 7 | 1 G, 2 A, 19 SH | 1 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Maxim De Cuyper | defender | 7 | 2 G, 2 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 3 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
About this preview
- Everything here is a stored result or statistic with its sample; nothing is a prediction, pick or projection.
- Lineups, injuries and current markets change through the day and are in the app, with Match Research for this match.
This page shows statistics and results only. It contains no sportsbook prices or betting lines. Current markets and StatsNext research are in the app.