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Preview: Brighton vs. Manchester City - Team news and prediction.
Could Brighton put a halt to Manchester City's title chase this Thursday?
After the Champions League exit to Real Madrid, Manchester City has shifted its full focus to the Premier League and the FA Cup title. There is no room for error in the title race as they are closely matched with both Arsenal and Liverpool, so every game needs to be won. Brighton has hit a standstill and is without a win in their last four Premier League matches.
Brighton's offensive power has vanished, having only scored four goals in their last seven Premier League matches. Currently, you get odds of 2.50 if Brighton doesn't score in the match at Bet365.
Team news:
Brighton has been hit hard by injuries, which is one of the reasons for their decline in the league. Mitoma, Hinshelwood, March, Enciso, Estupinan, Lamptey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Milner, and Webster are all injured, and it is uncertain when they will return.
Erling Haaland may have to sit out the match again due to a minor injury. John Stones is doubtful and is not expected to be part of the starting lineup.
Brighton expected lineup:
Verbruggen, Julio, Dunk, Hecke, Veltmann; Baleba, Gross, Möder; Pedro, Adingra, Welbeck.
Man City expected lineup:
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Doku, Silva, Akanjii, Rodri; De Bruyne, Foden, Alvarez.
Prediction:
Pep Guardiola's well-oiled machine continues, and Manchester City secures the victory at odds of 1.40 at Betway. However, we don't expect it to be a high-scoring game, so we suggest under 3.5 goals in the match at odds of 1.66 at Betway.
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