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Admin - November 9, 2024
Competition: English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 9th November 2024
Kickoff: 18:00 EAT (Africa/Nairobi)
Venue: The Amex Stadium (Brighton)
Our comprehensive analysis points to an Away Win as Manchester City looks to bounce back from their recent setback against Bournemouth.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City face a crucial moment in their campaign following an unexpected 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth. The Citizens, displaying uncharacteristic offensive struggles with just four shots on target, are determined to reclaim their position at the Premier League summit. Their impressive tally of 21 goals scored this season, coupled with Erling Haaland’s league-leading 11 goals, suggests this recent stumble may be merely temporary.
Brighton’s resilience at home remains noteworthy, maintaining an unbeaten record with two victories and three draws. However, their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, conceding multiple goals in seven of their last eight matches across all competitions. Their recent narrow defeats to Liverpool, both in the League Cup and Premier League, highlight their competitive spirit but also their susceptibility against top-tier opposition.
| Metric | Brighton | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 4 | 7 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 1 |
| Goals For | 17 | 21 |
| Goals Against | 14 | 11 |
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
Brighton 2-2 Wolves
Newcastle 0-1 Brighton
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City
Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City
Tottenham 2-1 Manchester City
Manchester City 1-0 Southampton
Manchester City 5-0 Sparta Prague
25.04.2024: Brighton 0-4 Manchester City
21.10.2023: Manchester City 2-1 Brighton
24.05.2023: Brighton 1-1 Manchester City
22.10.2022: Manchester City 3-1 Brighton
20.04.2022: Manchester City 3-0 Brighton
• City’s Defensive Edge: Despite recent setbacks, City maintains the league’s third-best defensive record
• Brighton’s Defensive Struggles: Consistent pattern of conceding multiple goals in recent matches
• Historical Dominance: City’s impressive head-to-head record, including a 4-0 victory in their last visit
• Haaland Factor: League’s top scorer facing one of the most vulnerable defenses
While Brighton’s home form demands respect, Manchester City’s superior quality and motivation to bounce back from recent disappointments make an Away Win the compelling choice. The combination of Brighton’s defensive vulnerabilities and City’s potent attack, led by Haaland, suggests the visitors will secure a crucial victory in their title defense campaign.
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