Man Utd will take on Brighton on Sunday, 11 January, as Darren Fletcher continues his role as Interim Manager at Old Trafford.
With the Red Devils out of the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup represents their final chance of winning silverware this season, so the Scot is expected to take this one seriously.
As part of this week's round of FA Cup betting tips, check out our Man Utd vs Brighton prediction below.
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Man Utd vs Brighton prediction: Penalties to decide it
Key Stats
- Man Utd have drawn each of their last three matches.
- Brighton have drawn three of their last five matches.
- Six goals were scored when these two teams last met at Old Trafford.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 2-2 Brighton
Both of these teams have been partial to a draw this season, and given this is a straight knockout tie, will either side be brave enough to go all out of the win at the risk of losing? We're not sure.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd go in as the favourites
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 29.10 (3.90) 25.6%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Man Utd vs Brighton odds indicate that the hosts are the most likely winners on Sunday afternoon. Ladbrokes have given Man Utd a 54.1% chance of winning the match, while Brighton have been given just a 27% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Encouragement for both
It's difficult to say which team will be happier with their recent record in this fixture, as both have something to shout about. Man Utd won the most recent clash 4-2 but prior to that, Brighton had won three matches in a row at Old Trafford.
England Premier League 25/10/25
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England Premier League 19/01/25
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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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Man Utd preview: Fletcher to introduce some youth?
Following Shea Lacey's exciting cameo at Burnley on Wednesday, there is a chance that Fletcher will give the 18-year-old his first Man Utd start on Sunday. Elsewhere, Kobbie Mainoo could come into the starting XI after returning from injury in the week, as could Harry Maguire, leaving Matthijs de Ligt as the only player remaining in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Lammens(GK), Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Fernades, Lacey, Sesko, Cunha
Last five results
- Burnley 2-2 Man Utd
- Leeds 1-1 Man Utd
- Man Utd 1-1 Wolves
- Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
- Aston Villa 2-1 Man Utd
Brighton preview: Two players to return
Brighton could have Joel Veltman and Charalampos Kostoulas fit and ready again this weekend after the pair missed out last time against Manchester City. That's where the good news ends, though, as Mats Wieffer, Yankuba Minteh, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas are all injured, and Carlos Baleba is still at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Steele (GK), Veltman, Dunk, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Milner, Gross, Mitoma, Gomez, Watson, Welbeck
Last five results
- Man City 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 2-0 Burnley
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton
- Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
- Sunderland 0-0 Brighton
Player to watch: Benjamin Sesko
After scoring twice last time out against Burnley, Benjamin Sesko will be desperate to retain his place in the starting XI this weekend and build on that performance. Sesko's performances haven't warranted the criticism he has received from some quarters, and there is every chance certain pundits are going to be left with egg on their faces when all is said and done.