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January 7, 2026
Matchday 19 | Etihad Stadium | 22:45 EAT
Citizens Hunt Momentum: Can Pep's City Overpower Resilient Brighton at the Etihad? ⚔️
The Etihad Stadium hosts a midweek Premier League clash as Manchester City welcome Brighton & Hove Albion. Pep Guardiola's Cityzens, second in the table and on an eight-game winning streak, aim to close the gap on leaders Arsenal with another convincing home display. Fabian Hürzeler's Seagulls, scrapping in mid-table with gritty draws, have a habit of frustrating City (unbeaten in last three H2Hs) – but the hosts' firepower and home dominance make this a prime opportunity for three points to kickstart 2026 strongly.
Today’s Official Bet Slip Options
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Bet | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
Main Play | Manchester City or Brighton | 1.40 ✅ |
Risky Bet | Under 2 Goals | 2.83 🔥 |
Safe Bet | Manchester City win & GG | 2.50 ✅ |
Bet on Anytime Scorer | Erling Haaland | 1.70 ⚡ |
Bet on Correct Score | Manchester City 2-1 Brighton | 11.00 🎯 |
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Current Form – City on Fire, Seagulls Scrappy
Manchester City
Hot streak: 8 wins on bounce, latest emphatic home win; Haaland back scoring freely
Etihad fortress: Unbeaten in 12 league homes; averaging 3+ goals recent
Key: Cherki/Foden creativity; no major injuries
Brighton & Hove Albion
Mid-table grit: Recent draws vs strong sides; unbeaten in last 3 H2Hs vs City
Road resilience: Points from tough aways; Welbeck/Mitoma threats
Concerns: Fatigue from schedule; defensive lapses recent
Head-to-Head: Brighton Frustrate City Lately
Brighton unbeaten in last 3 vs City (W2,D1); last City win here: 2023. Recent games low-scoring at Etihad but City dominate possession.
Tactical Breakdown
Pep's fluid possession (60%+), overloads flanks for Haaland poaching – exploit Brighton's high line. Hürzeler's press counters via Mitoma/Welbeck pace – but City's depth overwhelms late.
The Killer Stat for City Win
City unbeaten in 12 home league games; Brighton winless in last 10 visits to Etihad.
Final Prediction
Manchester City 2–1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Bookies favor City quality vs Brighton grit – win/under value strong. Load on your favourate betting company; Etihad expects!
Stake smart, enjoy the midweek action, and let's green up. 💰
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