EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), round 4 · Wednesday, 28 October, MSK

Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion

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Model prediction for 28 October

Manchester City60%
Draw22%
Brighton & Hove Albion17%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Manchester City are clear favourites: 60% against 17% for the opponent, draw 22%.

2.9 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.0).

Over 2.5 goals — 56%, both teams to score — 54%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Manchester City are about 0.7 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • Manchester City: 5 wins in a row; Brighton & Hove Albion: 4 wins in a row.
  • Last 5 meetings: Manchester City 1 win, Brighton & Hove Albion 2, 2 draws.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion What is xG?2.0–1.0
Manchester City not to lose83%
Brighton & Hove Albion not to lose40%
No draw78%
Both teams to score: yes54%
Both teams to score: no46%
Total over 2.556%
Total under 2.544%

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Form

Manchester City

  • 11.10away · Liverpool3:0
  • 20.09Sunderland5:3
  • 17.09Norwich City5:0
  • 13.09away · Manchester United1:0
  • 08.09away · FC Porto2:0

Brighton & Hove Albion

  • 10.10away · Sunderland2:0
  • 19.09Arsenal3:0
  • 16.09away · Manchester United3:2
  • 13.09away · Coventry City5:0
  • 05.09Leeds United1:1

Head to head

  • 07.01.2026Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion1:1
  • 31.08.2025Brighton & Hove Albion — Manchester City2:1
  • 15.03.2025Manchester City — Brighton & Hove Albion2:2
  • 09.11.2024Brighton & Hove Albion — Manchester City2:1
  • 25.04.2024Brighton & Hove Albion — Manchester City0:4

Full record: 19 meetings →

EFL Cup on the same day

  • 2The model's most likely outcome: 2Model's score: 0:22.8
  • 2The model's most likely outcome: 2Model's score: 0:22.8
  • 1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 1:02.8
  • LiverpoolChelseapreliminary
    1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 3:12.8

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 60% will not happen in roughly 40 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →