Attacking trends point to goals at Etihad

Manchester City hold first place after eight games while Brighton sit third. City have collected three wins and two defeats in their last five matches and Brighton have three wins one draw and one defeat. Their last ten head to head games have gone over two and a half goals eight times. City average 2.8 goals scored per game this season and Brighton net 2.2 while keeping clean sheets in five of eight league fixtures. City have produced three or more total goals in six of their eight matches and Brighton have done so in five. The home side concedes 1.5 goals per game at the Etihad and both teams like to push forward. Spaces between the lines could open up as City press high and Brighton look to break.

Analysis by AcePredictor 68.5% win rate