Manchester City
Brighton
Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction
Why we picked this for Manchester City vs Brighton
Our pick for Manchester City vs Brighton in FA Cup is Over 2.5 goals, with 99% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Manchester City's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (4.0 goals per game in total), against 3 of 5 for Brighton (2.6 per game). That recent scoring pattern is the main reason behind the pick.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 1 of their last 3 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 99%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-0. The pick lost.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 3 meetings
Manchester City vs Brighton, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2018 | Manchester City | Brighton | 2-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| May 09, 2018 | Manchester City | Brighton | 3-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Brighton | Manchester City | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |