Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction and Tips - 8 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 5, 2026, 2:20AM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 12:20AM
Manchester City will face Brighton in Premier League action at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 6:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Manchester City vs Brighton game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Manchester City a 69.8% chance of winning, Brighton a 12.8% chance of winning, and the draw a 17.4% chance of occurring.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Thursday's Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Manchester City $1.36, Brighton $7.50, Draw $5.25
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.44, Under $2.75
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Manchester City at $1.36 and Brighton at $7.50.
Lastly, Bet365 currently has odds of $5.25 for a draw if you think the score will be even after 90 minutes.
The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.44 for the over and $2.75 for the under.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Betting Tips
Today's Manchester City vs Brighton betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Betting on Brighton to win is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability when punting on sports.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 2.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.75) that are available from Bet365.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Manchester City vs Brighton match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Manchester City vs Brighton game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every Premier League match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Essential Details
The Premier League match-up between Manchester City and Brighton at Etihad Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Manchester City vs Brighton
- Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
- Time: 6:30am AEDT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Manchester City vs Brighton predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our Premier League tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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