Guardiola's Frustrations To Continue? Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester City: Premier League Preview and Betting Tips
Match Preview
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will travel to the Amex Stadium on Wednesday, November 9th, 2024, to face a resurgent Brighton Hove Albion side. Brighton have impressed under Roberto De Zerbi, and will be looking to continue their fine form against one of the Premier League's heavyweights.
City will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League last week. The result leaves them needing a win in their final group game against Paris Saint-Germain to guarantee a place in the knockout stages.
Team News
Brighton
Brighton have no fresh injury concerns, and De Zerbi is expected to name a strong starting XI. Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay will be looking to continue their fine goalscoring form, while Marc Cucurella and Pervis Estupinan will provide width in the full-back positions.
Manchester City
City have a number of injury concerns, with Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, and Kyle Walker all out. Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva are also doubts, but Kevin De Bruyne is expected to return to the starting lineup.
Betting Tips
- Brighton to win @ 5/1
- Draw @ 3/1
- Manchester City to win @ 4/6
Conclusion
This is a tough match to call, with both teams in good form. Brighton have the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement against one of the Premier League's top sides. However, Manchester City have the quality to win any match, and will be confident of taking all three points. Ultimately, I think City's superior firepower will prove to be the difference, and I'm backing them to win 2-1.
