Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City vs Brighton ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Premier League 2026-01-07 19:30 Etihad Stadium Regular Season - 21
Full Time
Manchester City

Manchester City

E. Haaland41'
1 - 1
Final score
Brighton

Brighton

60'K. Mitoma
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Manchester City and Brighton played out a 1-1 draw.

Goals: E. Haaland (Manchester City, 41'), K. Mitoma (Brighton, 60').

Manchester City had 60% possession to Brighton's 40%, with 22.00 shots to 6.00.

K. Mitoma (Brighton) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

29'
Lewis DunkYellow Card
Brighton
39'
Jérémy DokuPenalty confirmed
Manchester City
41'
Pascal GroßYellow Card
Brighton
41'
E. HaalandPenalty
Manchester City
53'
Jan Paul van HeckeYellow Card
Brighton
60'
Gianluigi DonnarummaYellow Card
Manchester City
60'
Maxim De CuyperYellow Card
Brighton
60'
K. MitomaY. Ayari
Brighton
64'
Out: NicoIn: Rodri
Manchester City
69'
Kaoru MitomaYellow Card
Brighton
73'
Out: M. NunesIn: R. Lewis
Manchester City
73'
Out: N. AkeIn: N. O'Reilly
Manchester City
73'
Out: P. FodenIn: R. Cherki
Manchester City
77'
Out: G. RutterIn: D. Welbeck
Brighton
77'
Out: D. GomezIn: B. Gruda
Brighton
83'
Out: Y. AyariIn: J. Milner
Brighton
83'
Out: K. MitomaIn: T. Watson
Brighton
89'
Tom WatsonYellow Card
Brighton
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Manchester City
Statistic
Brighton
60%
Possession
40%
22
Total Shots
6
6
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
6
Blocked Shots
0
17
Shots Inside Box
5
5
Shots Outside Box
1
6
Corners
2
2
Offsides
3
6
Fouls
16
1
Yellow Cards
6
581
Total Passes
381
509
Accurate Passes
297
88%
Pass Accuracy
78%
2
Goalkeeper Saves
3
2.35
Expected Goals (xG)
0.81
0.70
Goals Prevented
0.70
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
K. Mitoma
Brighton

K. Mitoma

Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Manchester City

E. Haaland

Rating 6.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 4 SOT

3
Manchester City

R. Cherki

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

5
Manchester City

J. Doku

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

6
Manchester City

Max Alleyne

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review No evaluated market was correct A 50% probability is treated as neutral, not as a successful prediction.
Predicted score 2-0 Actual score 1-1 Confidence Medium
1X2 Miss

Manchester City win

Final result: Draw

64% probability
Total Goals Miss

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 2 goals (1-1).

59% probability
Both Teams to Score Neutral

Yes

Both teams scored.

54% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Manchester City vs Brighton match analysis

Review Manchester City 1-1 Brighton with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Premier League.

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