Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) host Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) at Amex Stadium on Saturday 23 January, kick-off 15:00.

Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5). Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Manchester City 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion.

Varless AI expects around 1.4 goals for Brighton and 1.6 for Man City, making Brighton 33% to win, the draw 26% and Man City 41%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 56%.