Manchester City vs Brighton Prediction and Tips - 8 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 7, 2026, 7:30PM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 12:20AM
Manchester City will sqaure off with Brighton in Premier League action at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off at 6:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Manchester City vs Brighton game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Manchester City vs Brighton Premier League match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Manchester City a 65.2% chance of winning, Brighton a 15.9% chance of winning, and the draw an 18.8% chance of happening.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Thursday's Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Manchester City $1.50, Brighton $5.75, Draw $4.50
- 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 $1.50 and Brighton at $5.75.
Lastly, Bet365 currently has odds of $4.50 for a draw if you believe both sides will be all square 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: Best Bets
These Manchester City vs Brighton betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
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 coverage of the Manchester City vs Brighton match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Manchester City vs Brighton game.
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Manchester City vs Brighton: Essential Details
The Premier League match-up between Manchester City and Brighton at Etihad Stadium is scheduled to begin 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Manchester City vs Brighton predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our Premier League tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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