About Match
In the standings it is Manchester City 1st on 9 points, Brighton & Hove Albion 10th on 4 — separated by 5. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/0.67 for Manchester City and 2.67/1.67 for Brighton & Hove Albion (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42. If Brighton & Hove Albion win, their total rises to 7 and up to 3rd, assuming the rest of the results stand.
Manchester City come in having won three on the spin.
The head-to-head ledger counts 19 games: 13 Manchester City wins, 3 for Brighton & Hove Albion, 3 draws, at 3.26 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 68% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 58%.
Etihad Stadium in Manchester stages the fixture, a ground that holds 52,900.