Prediction: Manchester City Vs Brighton

The two camps will turn their attention to EFL Cup action on Wednesday night, with Manchester City hosting Brighton at the Etihad.

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Verdict: Both teams will score

Best odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: BetUS

Manchester City

Manchester City will be looking for an immediate response here, starting with the hosts, who saw their beautiful local purple patch come to an abrupt end at the weekend. After suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa, Enzo Maresca’s men now sit top of the Premier League table on goal difference. However, despite a routine 5-1 Champions League win against Greek side AEK Athens last week, the former Chelsea boss will be hoping his superstar side can find some much-admired defensive stability. Man City have picked up just one point from any of their previous six games in all competitions, including a 4-2 defeat at home to reigning European champions PSG earlier in the month. It should also be noted that Maresca’s team have shipped 10 goals in their previous four consecutive matches at the Etihad.

Manchester City Team News

In a major blow to Manchester City, the Sky Blues have confirmed that former Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has been sidelined for an extended period with a knee injury. However, the Sky Blues hope Matheus Nunes will return to Maresca’s squad on Wednesday night.

Although record-breaker Erling Haaland has already scored nine goals in his first eight Premier League games this season, the Norwegian poster boy can rest here. England international Phil Foden is due for a full recall at the Etihad in midweek.

Brighton

As for the visitors, Fabian Hurzeler’s men enjoyed a record-breaking start to the 2026/27 campaign, although Brighton missed out on a heavyweight Premier League scalp as they lost 2-0 away at Liverpool at the weekend. Still sitting in bronze medal position among England’s elite, the Seagulls are looking to pack a real Champions League load this season. Having suffered their only defeat in all competitions since the end of August, the former St Pauli boss has seen his side receive plenty of plaudits from across the continent. Although they face another tough test when they travel to the Etihad in midweek, Brighton should be buoyed by a recent shock record against Manchester City. In fact, the Seagulls are unbeaten in each of their last four home games against their hosts on Wednesday (two wins, two draws).

Brighton Team News

Still juggling what has become a stacked injury list behind the scenes, Brighton travel to Manchester on Wednesday night without the likes of Evan Ferguson, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas and attacking star Yankuba Minteh.

While former Leeds star Georginio Rutter could make his only start in the Premier League this season, the 24-year-old could receive a full recall at the Etihad. Likewise, Denmark international Matt O’Riley could get a rare domestic start in the middle of the park here.

Consider the main factors between “Manchester City” and “Brighton”.

When Manchester City and Brighton last met at the Etihad on January 7, the rivals played out a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Brighton are unbeaten in each of their previous four consecutive meetings against Manchester City (two wins, two draws).
Manchester City have managed just one point from any of their previous six games in all competitions.
Likewise, the Sky Blues have scored 10 goals in their last four consecutive contests at the Etihad.
Seven of the last eight meetings between “Manchester City” and “Brighton” ended with both teams finding points.

The result

Two camps looking for their domestic answers could treat us to a thrilling EFL Cup clash on Wednesday night. While Brighton could travel to the Etihad in midweek, the Seagulls have a remarkable recent record against the former Premier League champions. Unbeaten in each of their previous four straight meetings, it’s also worth noting that Wednesday’s rivals have finished seven of their last eight meetings with both teams keeping clean sheets.