Man City vs Brighton: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Huge game in battle for Premier League’s top five

Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday in a game that could have huge implications in the race for Champions League qualification.

Champions Man City are fifth in the Premier League table but are only a point ahead of the in-form Seagulls.

City lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest last time out and Pep Guardiola has described their run-in as “ten finals”, such has been their struggle this season.

The visitors, meanwhile, are on a remarkable run of form, winning their last four League games after the heavy 7-0 defeat to Forest back in February.

Brighton struck late to beat Fulham 2-1 last weekend and arrive at the Etihad Stadium full of confidence.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Pep Guardiola faces a fight to ensure Man City qualify for the Champions League

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Date, kick-off time and venue

Man City vs Brighton is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 15 March, 2025.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host.

Where to watch Man City vs Brighton

TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout across British football on Saturdays.

Free highlights: Supporters will be able to watch highlights for free when Match of the Day airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One on Saturday.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Man City vs Brighton team news

City are missing a host of key players. Nathan Ake will miss around 11 weeks of action, while all of John Stones, Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Manuel Akankji are injured.

Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic and Omar Marmoush did not start against Forest, though could feature from the off here.

Brighton will have Tariq Lamptey back from suspension, while they will hope to welcome Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman and Matt O’Riley for the game.

All of Jason Steele, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Miler and Igor are likely to miss out.

Man City vs Brighton prediction

It remains difficult to trust City. Brighton look exactly the kind of team to cause them big problems, as they did during their victory at the Amex Stadium earlier this season.

In fine fettle heading into the game, the Seagulls look likely to claim a huge win.

Brighton to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Man City wins: 21

Draws: 5

Brighton wins: 7

Man City vs Brighton latest odds

Man City to win: 13/20

Draw: 10/3

Brighton to win: 7/2

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.