LiontipsBrighton vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Seagulls are approaching the game against the new champion without proper motivation. At the moment, although Brighton is 17th in the standings, just above the relegation zone, a margin of 11 points over Fulham allows them to feel comfortable and not worry about their future.
In the last rounds, Graham Potter's charges were not giving a high-quality performance but still managed to earn some points. In seven previous Premier League games, Brighton won once against Leeds, lost three times - to Manchester United (1:2), Sheffield United (0:1) and Wolverhampton (1:2) ) and drew also three times - with Everton (0:0), Chelsea (0:0), and West Ham (1:1).
All three defeats were suffered away. At home, Brighton have not lost in four straight games, and they also conceded just one goal. We can't say that the Seagulls were losing a lot at home throughout the season: only six defeats, three victories, nut nine draws.
There are not many injuries in the squad, but they are all important. Due to suspension, the club's top scorer of the current season, Neal Maupay, and key defender Lewis Dunk will miss the match. Midfielder Solly March and defender Tariq Lamptey are injured. Joel Veltman and Davy Propper are doubtful.
Man City have already solved all their objectives in the Premier League and are preparing for the main game of the season - the Champions League final, which will take place on May 29. They will meet with another English team - Chelsea - in the final.
In the Premier League, Manchester City have already secured the champions' title, although there are still two rounds left. Before the game against Brighton, Josep Guardiola's charges have 83 points and are 13 points ahead of the second Manchester United.
In the last round, City played away against Newcastle and set a new record: they have beaten Newcastle with a score of 4:3 - this is the 12th consecutive away victory of the Citizens in the Premier League. No team has won so many away games in a row, and this is the best result in the league. Of 18 away games this season, Man City won 14, drew three, and only lost once. The only away defeat they suffered at the end of November from Tottenham (0:2).
Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and striker Sergio Aguero might be sidelined for the game.
Trends
СтавкаEach half: total over 0.5
At least one goal has been scored in each half in five of the last six head-to-head games in the Premier League.
СтавкаBrighton IT in 2nd half under 0.5
The Seagulls did not score against City in the second half in the last seven league games.
СтавкаCorrect score 0:2
Manchester City beat Brighton in their last seven head-to-head games in the Premier League
Tip and bets
Despite the lack of tournament motivation, Manchester City probably won't play with the second team. Guardiola will try to keep his players in good form for the Champions League final. Brighton have suffered serious losses both in defense and attack. It is unlikely that the hosts will be able to anything against the new champions.
Our prediction is Manchester City to win with a clean sheet.
Brighton rarely let the opponents beat them with a devastating score. They haven't lost a single home game with a difference of two or more goals. We expect that they won't let City crush them either.
Second bet - total under 2.5 goals
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