Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC: prediction, stats and odds
England - League Cup
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
16:30
Starts in 2w
Referee: to be announced
Overview
What the numbers say about this match.
Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC is a League Cup match on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, kicking off at 16:30 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 100% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%. Recent form: Manchester City FC W W W W W, Brighton Hove Albion FC L D W W W.
- Manchester City FC averages 3 points per game at home, Brighton Hove Albion FC 3 away.
- Manchester City FC scores 67% more goals per match than Brighton Hove Albion FC in these venues.
- Manchester City FC concedes 100% fewer goals per match than Brighton Hove Albion FC in these venues.
- Over 2.5 goals is expected in 100% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%.
- Expect about 5 corner kicks in this match.
Updated
Recent form
Last five completed matches before this one.
Team comparison
How both teams have performed this season.
Goals and BTTS
How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.
First and second half
Who starts and who finishes stronger.
Corners
Corner kicks per match.
Cards
Bookings per match.
Shots and possession
How teams create chances.
Offsides and fouls
Goals by minute
When each team scores and concedes this season.
Manchester City FC
Brighton Hove Albion FC
Players
Players with the most minutes this season, by position.
Manchester City FC
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
Brighton Hove Albion FC
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
League table
Both teams are highlighted.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Walsall FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 | Millwall FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 21 | Manchester City FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 23 | Crystal Palace FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 24 | Aston Villa FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 28 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 29 | Sunderland AFC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 30 | Crawley Town FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 31 | Brighton Hove Albion FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 32 | Luton Town FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 33 | Cambridge United FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 34 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this match.
When does Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC kick off?
Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC is a League Cup match on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, kicking off at 16:30 (America/Sao_Paulo).
How many goals are expected in Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC?
Over 2.5 goals has a 100% chance. Matches of these teams average 5 goals.
Will both teams score in Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC?
Both teams to score has a 50% chance.
How many corners and cards are expected in Manchester City FC vs Brighton Hove Albion FC?
About 5 corner kicks are expected. About 4 cards are expected.
What is the recent form of Manchester City FC and Brighton Hove Albion FC?
Manchester City FC: W W W W W. Brighton Hove Albion FC: L D W W W.
Glossary
What these terms mean.
- BTTS
- Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
- Clean sheet
- A match where the team does not concede a goal.
- Failed to score
- A match where the team does not score a goal.
- xG
- Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
- xGA
- Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
- Points per game
- Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
- Home / Away
- The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
- Over 2.5 goals
- Three or more goals in the match.