Manchester United will be looking to make the most of their home advantage this weekend when they take on a Brighton side that are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
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Man Utd vs Brighton prediction: The Seagulls to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Brighton haven't lost any of their last six matches in league and cup.
- Man Utd have only won two of their last six matches in the Premier League.
- Both teams have scored in each of United's last three outings.
- Three of Brighton's last five league games have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Brighton
We're backing Brighton to win at Old Trafford this weekend, as they have done on each of their last two visits. The hosts haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last six matches, while the Seagulls have scored at least two goals in three of their last four outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the hosts
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 49/20 (5.90) – 16.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man Utd are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.6%, but we can see Brighton causing an upset by coming away with a draw or even a win.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Brighton lead
The Seagulls have won three and lost two of their last five matches against Manchester United across all competitions, running out 2-1 winners when the pair locked horns in August.
England Premier League 24/08/24
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England Premier League 19/05/24
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England Premier League 16/09/23
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England Premier League 04/05/23
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England FA Cup 23/04/23
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Man Utd preview: Struggled against the Saints
Ruben Amorim's side needed a late flurry of goals to secure all three points against Southampton in midweek.
The Saints had gone in at the break 1-0 up after Manuel Ugarte put through his own goal in the 43rd minute, but a hat trick from Ahmed Diallo between the 82nd and 94th minute spared the hosts' blushes as United ran out 3-1 winners.
Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans could all miss the Brighton game this weekend through injury but Diogo Dalot returns following a brief suspension.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martínez, Yoro, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mainoo, Garnacho, Diallo & Hojlund
England Premier League 11/05/25
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West Ham
2
Man Utd
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UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
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Athletic Bilbao
1
Man Utd
4
England Premier League 04/05/25
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Brentford
4
Man Utd
3
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
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Athletic Bilbao
0
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
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Bournemouth
1
Man Utd
1
Brighton preview: Eased passed Ipswich
Brighton maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town in midweek.
The pair had gone in at the break goalless at Portman Road but Karoru Mitoma fired the Seagulls in front just before the hour mark and substitute Georginio Rutter wrapped up the three points with Brighton's second goal eight minutes from time.
Igor Julio, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, Mats Wieffer and Evan Ferguson are expected to miss the trip to Old Trafford this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Webster, Veltman, Estupinan, van Hecke, O'Riley, Mitoma, Ayari, Baleba, Pedro & Adingra
England Premier League 10/05/25
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Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
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Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
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West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
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Brentford
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2
England Premier League 12/04/25
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Leicester
2
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Player to watch – Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck returned from injury a week ago and featured from the bench during the 2-0 win over Ipswich Town in midweek.
Welbeck, who has been out injured for a prolonged period, still remains Brighton's top goalscorer in the Premier League this season with six goals.
Will Welbeck haunt his former employers again?
Just as he did when these two sides met in August, Welbeck will be looking to score against his former employers on Sunday and guide Brighton to all three points despite the odds being against them.