Traditionally, the semi-finals of the FA Cup are held at Wembley Stadium. Although Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, as in the second semi-final, also face two Premier League teams, it is still a David match against Goliath. While Man City in the Premier League on the verge of entering the championship again, the Seagulls fight for relegation. The Citizens brought in the calendar year 2019 by far the most points (33) and eight points more than title rival Liverpool. Brighton in turn occupies the third to last place in the annual ranking with just eight points. Accordingly, the starting position before the final, which not least between Manchester City and Brighton occupy the odds of all bookmakers.

Manchester City vs Brighton Best Betting Tips

Nevertheless, the seagulls have already written history with the semi-final round. Previously, Brighton had succeeded only in 1983, when it went into the finals and there was a defeat against Manchester United. Looking ahead to the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals during the week, it can be expected that the Citizens are interested in a quick decision. So, between Manchester City and Brighton, our tip is over 1.5 goals in the first 45 minutes. Should Brighton meet, Jürgen Locadia could have his feet in the game. The Dutchman was directly involved in his seven FA Cup games in five goals (three goals, two assists), including in his recent two cup games.

Manchester City – Statistics & Current Form

The quadruple dream of Manchester City is still alive. After the League Cup title is long bagged, should be booked in the second English Cup competition this weekend, the final ticket. Almost, Man City would have come a step closer in the Premier League title defense if Liverpool had not scored a winning goal against Tottenham for a third time this season in minute 90 or later. Asked at the press conference before the Cardiff game during the week, what Pep Guardiola thought about it, he said only briefly: “Shite”. However, since the Citizens have completed a game less than Liverpool after this weekend, the advantage in the championship race continues to be on the side of Man City. If Manchester maintains the current pace, there is no way around the Citizens. The last eight games have been won in the Premier League. In addition, City lost only one of the past 22 competitive games, the rest were victories. In the FA Cup, the Citizens scored at least three goals in each of the four FA Cup games this season (7-0 Rotherham, 5-0 Burnley, 4-1 Newport, 3-2 Swansea) and overall the most goals (19). At Manchester City versus Brighton, the prediction is logical for over 1.5 goals in the first round.

For the first time since Chelsea (2011/12) a club could thus achieve 20 goals in an FA Cup season. City managed this previously in the season 1980/81. Overall, Man City had nine different goalscorers in this FA Cup season. Ten different scorers had the Citizens 2010/11, when last time the FA Cup was won. Of the past 13 FA Cup semi-finals, City has reached the final ten times, most recently eight times in the past nine attempts. In addition, the Citizens never lost two semi-finals in a row. For City, it’s the fourth game this season at Wembley (2-1-0).

In addition to Chelsea (four games) and Tottenham (19), it is the first time that three different team at least four games in Wembley complete. Sergio Agüero is questionable and missed the Cardiff match due to injury. His replacement would be Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian was directly involved in his seven start-up appearances in the cup (FA Cup & League Cup) at ten goals (seven goals, three assists). However, at the last outing in Swansea, Jesus went empty-handed. Claudio Bravo and Fabian Delph are injured. With or without Agüero Manchester City are favorites against Brighton, according to odds.

Best goalscorers in the Premier League:

? 19 goals: Sergio Aguero
? 15 goals: Raheem Sterling
? 9 goals: Leroy Sane

Expected lineup of Manchester City:

↳ Ederson; Laporte, Kompany, Stones, Walker; de Bruyne, Fernandinho, D.Silva; Sane, Sterling, B.Silva
↳ Coach: Pep Guardiola

Last matches of Manchester City:

⚽️ 03.04.2019 – Manchester City vs. Cardiff City 2: 0 (Premier League)
⚽️ 30.03.2019 – Fulham Vs. Manchester City 0: 2 (Premier League)
⚽️ 16.03.2019 – Swansea City Vs. Manchester City 2: 3 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 12.03.2019 – Manchester City Vs. Schalke 7: 0 (Champions League)
⚽️ 09.03.2019 – Manchester City Vs. Watford 3: 1 (Premier League)

Brighton – Statistics & Current Form

In the Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion is still stuck in the relegation battle. Of the past 16 league games, Brighton has only won three and scored only twelve out of a possible 48 points (3-3-10). Nevertheless, the lead is currently still five points to the last still to be awarded relegation rank. A deceptive situation, with three of the seven remaining matches going against Tottenham (A), Arsenal (A) and Manchester City (H). For the Citizens it could go on the final day of the championship. In addition, in two weeks the direct duel with Cardiff waiting for the Seagulls – after all, at home. In the distance, Brighton scored only eleven points, only the three teams on the relegation places come to an even weaker yield. Although the FA Cup semi-final will take place in neutral space at Wembley Stadium, it is still a game away from home Brighton against an established top six team.

Against the top teams lost the Seagulls in the Premier League all ten away games, scoring only two hits. In addition, Brighton conceded in each of the past eleven away matches at least one goal. No wonder then that Manchester City against Brighton, according to odds of the bookmakers, is the chosen favorite for a final, especially since Brighton has not been able to win any of the four appearances at Wembley Stadium (0-1-3). If the Seagulls go out on Saturday again, Brighton after Brentford, Leicester City, Middlesbrough and Shrewsbury Town only the fifth team, which won none of the first five games in the National Sanctuary. Between Manchester City and Brighton, our tip is over 1.5 goals in the first half. Certainly missing is the German Pascal Groß. Solly March is down.

Best goalscorers in the Premier League:

? 11 goals: Glenn Murray
? 5 goals: Shane Duffy
? 3 goals: Florin Andone

Expected formation of Brighton:

↳ Ryan; Bernardo, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya; Locadia, Bissouma, Stephens, Pröpper, Knockaert; Murray
↳ Coach: Chris Hughton

Last Games from Brighton:

⚽️ 03.04.2019 – Chelsea Vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 3: 0 (Premier League)
⚽️ 30.03.2019 – Brighton & Hove Albion Vs. Southampton 0: 1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 17.03.2019 – FC Millwall vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 2: 2 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 09.03.2019 – Crystal Palace vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 1: 2 (Premier League)
⚽️ 02.03.2019 – Brighton & Hove Albion Vs. Huddersfield Town 1-0 (Premier League)

Manchester City vs Brighton Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Head-to-Head: 11 Manchester City Wins – 4 Draws – 5 Brighton & Hove Albion Wins (20 Competitions)

Brighton won only one of the past eleven competitive games against Manchester City (1-3-7). In April 1989, there was a 2-1 win in the second highest English league. Brighton and Manchester City meet for the first time since January 1983 in the FA Cup. At that time, the Seagulls were able to prevail against the Citizens in round four and reached for the only time the final in the FA Cup.

Manchester City vs Brighton Football Betting Tips Explained

Scorn and ridicule Man City last had to endure. On Wednesday, the stadium against Cardiff was very sparsely filled and then the message made the round, Man City has sent over 2,000 tickets back to the FA, since the demand was too low. As City will be playing in Wembley for the fourth time this season on Saturday (Tottenham, League Cup, Community Shield), fans will be waiting for the final name. There is no great doubt about that in advance. Thus, Manchester City is against Brighton for odds of bookmakers first contender for the advancement.

Key Facts – Manchester City vs Brighton Tips

↳ Manchester City won 21 of the past 22 competitive games (one bankrupt)
↳ Man City entered the final ten times in the last 13 FA Cup semi-finals
↳ Brighton reached only in 1983 the FA Cup final

For the Seagulls there are tempting odds, but between Manchester City and Brighton our prediction shares the opinion of all the experts and bookmakers. Since betting on the Citizens is not really interesting anyway, between Manchester City and Brighton our tip is “over 1.5 goals (1.HT)”.

Betting Tips: Over 1.5 goals (1.HT)
Odds: 2.20