Manchester City vs Brighton
England League Cup
Manchester City
Brighton
October 28, 2026 at 20:30 · Etihad Stadium
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Manchester City vs Brighton prediction and betting tip for this England League Cup match, kicking off October 28, 2026 at 20:30 at Etihad Stadium. Our tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes, 60% confidence.
- Over 1.5 Goals Upcoming
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Manchester City host Brighton in the England League Cup (Round of 16) on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 20:30 WAT at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Andrew Madley is the referee.
Manchester City have one win in their last 1 league games (W), averaging 5.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded. Brighton have one win in their last 1 league games (W), averaging 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Manchester City have won 2, Brighton 2, with 2 draws and an average of 3.2 goals per game. The most recent, in January 2026, finished Manchester City 1-1 Brighton.
Manchester City average 5.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Brighton average 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets, usually in a 3-4-2-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Bookmakers make Manchester City the favourites: Manchester City 1.67, draw 4.20, Brighton 4.50 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.44 and under at 2.70. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.
Our prediction: Both Teams to Score - Yes. Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings and bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.50.
Season stats
| Manchester City | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 5 (5.0) | 3 (3.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (2.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 5.0 / 0.0 | 0.0 / 3.0 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 5-0 | 2-3 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 3-4-2-1 |
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 28 Oct 2026, 06:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes — Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings and bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.50.
Form (last 5)
Manchester City
W
5.0 scored · 0.0 conceded per game
Brighton
W
3.0 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Manchester City wins 2 draws 2 Brighton wins last 6 meetings
- Manchester City1 - 1Brighton Premier League
- Brighton2 - 1Manchester City Premier League
- Manchester City2 - 2Brighton Premier League
- Brighton2 - 1Manchester City Premier League
- Brighton0 - 4Manchester City Premier League
- Manchester City2 - 1Brighton Premier League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 27 Oct 2026, 23:31. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
