Sunday afternoon at the Amex brings together Brighton and Manchester City, two sides both aiming to respond after disappointing defeats last weekend. The Seagulls fell short against Everton, while Pep Guardiola’s men came unstuck against Tottenham. With plenty of storylines on the pitch, the game offers strong opportunities for a carefully built Bet Builder.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Brighton vs Manchester City, which has been placed with William Hill:
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Both Teams to Score
Although City have impressed defensively on the road, shutting out opponents in each of their last five away league matches, Brighton’s attacking style under Fabian Hurzeler means they should not be discounted. The Seagulls created plenty against Fulham on the opening weekend and put six past Oxford in the cup, showing that their frontline carries a threat even when results have been mixed. Kaoru Mitoma’s direct running, combined with Danny Welbeck’s movement, is likely to cause issues for a City defence missing Josko Gvardiol.
On the other side, it is almost impossible to imagine City drawing a blank with Erling Haaland leading the line and creative support from Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki. While City have recent clean-sheet records in their favour, the Amex is rarely an easy place to visit, and Brighton should contribute to what looks a promising goals market.
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Erling Haaland to Score
Haaland is expected to reach his 100th Premier League appearance at Brighton, and the Norwegian has already proven himself as one of the most prolific forwards the division has ever seen. After netting in the season opener at Wolves, he endured a quieter afternoon against Tottenham, but history suggests he rarely goes two matches without hitting the net. Brighton’s defence has looked shaky in the early weeks, conceding twice at Everton and struggling to deal with crosses and aerial power.
Haaland thrives on those situations, and with creative service from Silva and Rodri behind him, chances are likely to fall his way. Brighton also conceded against City last season when Haaland was on the scoresheet, and with the Seagulls missing Adam Webster’s physicality at the back, the striker looks well-placed to get on the scoresheet again.
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Reasoning This Bet Builder combines markets that reflect the likely flow of the game: both teams finding the net, Haaland to score, a high corner count, and each side collecting multiple bookings. With Brighton’s attacking flair and City’s quality, the selections align with expected intensity and attacking patterns at the Amex. | |
Over 10 Corners
Games involving Brighton often generate high corner counts due to their expansive play and willingness to attack down the flanks. Mitoma in particular wins numerous corners through his dribbling on the left, while O’Riley’s inclusion in midfield should add an extra supply line. City themselves are relentless in forcing set-pieces, with overlapping full-backs and Rodri’s long-range efforts frequently deflected wide.
Against Wolves and Spurs, Guardiola’s side created several corners through sustained pressure in the final third, and Brighton will likely spend long periods pinned back. Between Brighton’s counter-attacks and City’s possession dominance, the game should comfortably exceed ten corners, a figure both sides regularly combine to achieve in Premier League matches of this nature.
Each Team Over 1 Card
Matches between these two sides rarely pass without a competitive edge. Brighton are aggressive in midfield, with Carlos Baleba in particular prone to late challenges, and their defensive line often resorts to tactical fouls to stop quick transitions. City, for their part, have been shown multiple cards in both of their opening league matches this season, with Rodri frequently guilty of stopping counter-attacks. With Brighton keen to disrupt City’s rhythm and Guardiola’s men under pressure to recover from defeat, frustration is likely to show.
In a high-tempo game, it is reasonable to expect both sides to collect at least two cards apiece.ers into rushed decisions, and Lukic’s determination to halt transitions may see him on the wrong side of the referee’s notebook. Given the high-pressure nature of a derby, combined with his combative approach, the chances of him receiving a yellow card are significant.
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