Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion, 28 October: preview and prediction

preview EFL Cup Wednesday 28 October · 19:30 UTC

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Brighton & Hove Albion to lose by two at most

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Manchester City 45% draw 24% Brighton & Hove Albion 31%

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Manchester City 56% draw 15% Brighton & Hove Albion 29%

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What to know

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Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup on 28 October at Etihad Stadium. Kick-off at 19:30 UTC.

Manchester City have played 1 match (1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses). Brighton & Hove Albion have played 1 match (1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses).

Of the last 2 meetings Manchester City won 0, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1, with 1 more meeting drawn. Aggregate score — 2:3.

all competitions of the season

Manchester City last five Brighton & Hove Albion

W form W

1 Matches 1

1 — 0 — 0 Wins — draws — defeats 1 — 0 — 0

5 — 0 Scored — conceded 3 — 2

3 Points per game 3

5 Goals scored per game 3

1 Clean sheets 0

0 Failed to score 0

unbeaten in 1 Current streak unbeaten in 1

Manchester City at home: 1 match, 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses, goals 5—0, 3 points per match.

Brighton & Hove Albion away: 1 match, 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses, goals 3—2, 3 points per match.

2 matches in our database

0 Manchester City wins 1 draw 1 Brighton & Hove Albion win goals 2:3 Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion

07/01/2026	Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion	1:1	Premier League
31/08/2025	Brighton & Hove Albion — Manchester City	2:1	Premier League