Manchester United vs Brighton Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 16th September 2023

Manchester United welcome Brighton for a clash in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.

A look at the Premier League standings shows that three points and five places currently separate the two teams.

Manchester United find themselves as number 11 in the league table with six points from their initial four matches this campaign. As number six, three points above them, Brighton have played four rounds this season.

Both teams scored in an incredible eight matches on the bounce for Brighton. Despite this, prices with the bookmakers are still decent on this outcome, when they face Manchester United on Saturday.

Manchester United are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 14 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.4 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 11 goals, or an average of 1.1 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to three clean sheets in this run.

Brighton scored an average of 2.2 goals in ten matches for a total of 22 goals. They also conceded 19 goals or an average of 1.9 per game, as they managed one clean sheet.

The last time the pair played each other, Brighton came out the other side as 1-0 winners and surely won't mind a repeat of that result.

Manchester United vs Brighton Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United lost two of their last three matches, as they went down 2-0 in a meeting with Tottenham. They replied by beating Nottingham Forest 3-2, before losing again, this time 3-1 against Arsenal. Manchester United swept all opposition aside in the six most recent Premier League matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 13 and conceding four goals.

While a title challenge may be a bit of a stretch, Manchester United look a solid bet for a top three finish at the end of the season.

Brighton Form

Results have been up and down for Brighton, who beat Wolverhampton by 1-4. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-3 against West Ham, before claiming three points in a 3-1 win against Newcastle. Brighton managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Premier League away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding 11 times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

In a season where everything runs absolutely smoothly Brighton might be able to surprise. However, a finish inside the top half of the Premier League looks the most realistic scenario.

Head-to-head encounters tend to bring out the best in both sides, when it comes to goals. We see no reason for this trend to end here, and we expect an entertaining match once again between Manchester United and Brighton.

Manchester United vs Brighton Squads

Manchester United Squad

The 53-year-old ten Hag will select the starting eleven against Brighton from this squad. The statistics represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/4), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/4), Diogo Dalot (0/3), Eric Bailly (0/0), Harry Maguire (0/1), Jonny Evans (0/1), Lisandro Martinez (0/4), Luke Shaw (0/2), Raphael Varane (1/3), Sergio Reguilon (0/0), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (0/3), Bruno Fernandes (1/4), Casemiro (1/4), Christian Eriksen (1/4), Donny van de Beek (0/0), Facundo Pellistri (0/2), Hannibal Mejbri (0/0), Jadon Sancho (0/3), Kobbie Mainoo (0/0), Mason Mount (0/2), Scott McTominay (0/2), Sofyan Amrabat (0/0), Alejandro Garnacho (0/3), Amad Diallo (0/0), Anthony Martial (0/3), Antony (0/4), Marcus Rashford (1/4), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/1), Shola Shoretire (0/0).

Brighton Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Brighton players that the manager Roberto De Zerbi will choose from for the upcoming game:

Bart Verbruggen (0/2), Jason Steele (0/2), Thomas McGill (0/0), Adam Webster (0/2), Igor (0/0), Jan Paul van Hecke (0/2), Joel Veltman (0/4), Lewis Dunk (0/4), Pervis Estupinan (1/4), Tariq Lamptey (0/1), Adam Lallana (0/3), Billy Gilmour (0/4), Carlos Baleba (0/0), Facundo Buonanotte (0/0), Jakub Moder (0/0), James Milner (0/4), Julio Enciso (0/2), Kaoru Mitoma (1/4), Mahmoud Dahoud (0/3), Pascal Gross (1/4), Solly March (3/4), Steven Alzate (0/0), Andi Zeqiri (0/0), Ansu Fati (0/0), Danny Welbeck (0/3), Evan Ferguson (4/4), Joao Pedro (1/4), Simon Adingra (1/3).

Manchester United vs Brighton Team News

Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of no less than seven players before their match on Saturday.

Manchester United-players Raphael Varane, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Tom Heaton, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia won't be playing in the upcoming match against Brighton at Old Trafford due to nursing various injuries.

Going to Manchester United, Brighton have three players out of action for the match on Saturday.

Names like Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso and Jakub Moder most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Manchester United.

Manchester United vs Brighton Lineups

Manchester United vs Brighton H2H

Brighton won 1-0 and 2-1 in the two most recent meetings with Manchester United, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage. Look for a win for either side in the betting market here, as a stalemate seems highly unlikely. They have not played out a single draw in their last ten encounters. Manchester United managed six wins, while Brighton grabbed all three points four times in these ten encounters. Picking the home win gets you odds at 5/4 with the bookies, whereas the best betting odds on an away win at full-time are at 19/10.

Manchester United vs Brighton Results

In the past ten matches between home side Manchester United and Brighton both teams found the back of the net six times. Best priced odds on both teams to score with the bookies are at 1/2.

Manchester United vs Brighton Betting Tips

Bruno Fernandes look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Premier League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Evan Ferguson adds to his four Premier League goals come on Saturday.

Manchester United claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Brighton won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing zero and losing five in this series of matches. Manchester United won six times in their last 10 Premier League matches. Visitors Brighton claimed five wins in their previous 10 league matches.

Both teams scored six times in the past ten encounters between Manchester United and Brighton, with over 2.5 goals coming out eight times. Manchester United scored an average of 1.8 goals, with Brighton averaging 1.5 goals. Manchester United witnessed over 2.5 goals in five of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged 1.4 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals came up in seven of Brighton's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.1 goals in these matches.