Manchester United vs Brighton kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, October 25
Kick-off 5.30pm
Venue Old Trafford
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League
There is a rare air of optimism surrounding Manchester United after last Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool and they will be keen to extend their winning streak to three when Brighton arrive at Old Trafford for Saturday’s evening kick-off.
Confidence will be high after the first back-to-back Premier League wins of the Ruben Amorim era but home clashes with the Seagulls have been an issue of late, with Brighton winning each of their last three trips to the Theatre of Dreams.
That makes Saturday’s match an intriguing one and, despite their favouritism, United remain a difficult team to trust.
Manchester United vs Brighton betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Brighton draw no bet
1pt 13-8 bet365
Player card bet
Danny Welbeck anytime goalscorer
13-5 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Brighton-Brighton double result
5-1 bet365, BoyleSports
Manchester United vs Brighton preview
Ruben Amorim will be hoping that last week’s 2-1 victory over champions Liverpool is the turning point in his Manchester United career.
It has been a tumultuous 12 months in the United dugout – I won’t bore you with the endless stats, you have all seen the numerous Sky Sports graphics highlighting his failure – with Sunday’s Anfield success making it back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under his stewardship.
United have also enjoyed three consecutive wins at a usually miserable Old Trafford, so there is definitely a rare feeling of optimism ahead of a visit from Brighton.
However, two of those victories came against promoted sides Burnley and Sunderland and the other was achieved after a fifth-minute red card for Robert Sanchez, who must have watched Jason Statham’s performance in Mean Machine the night before.
Brighton extended their unbeaten run to five with an impressive 2-1 victory over Newcastle last Saturday and, despite the Red Devils’ upturn in form, the Seagulls look a huge price at a ground they have loved to visit in recent years.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side comfortably won 3-1 at Old Trafford last term to make it three away wins in a row against United for Brighton, and a fourth is well within reach.
Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Brentford just three games ago and the Seagulls will follow the blueprint which led to the Bees’ success.
Long balls to quick forwards caused most of United’s problems in that defeat at the Gtech and with Danny Welbeck linking play and Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Diego Gomez running off him, those same issues may arise against the Seagulls.
Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw and match-winner Harry Maguire held firm against Liverpool but they were hardly rock-solid, losing the xG battle 2.6-1.3, and Brighton may not let the same defence off so lightly.
Welbeck could haunt hosts again
It’s been almost 17 years since Welbeck made his Premier League debut for Manchester United yet the veteran forward is still performing at a top level, scoring four goals in his last three appearances.
The Seagulls striker has come back to haunt United a few times in recent years, scoring twice in his last four appearances against his former employers, and, fresh from his match-winning brace versus Newcastle, the experienced forward is expected to play a part again.
Seagulls to soar into an early lead
Brighton know a fast start will quickly sour the growingly optimistic mood at Old Trafford and Hurzeler will have his side set up to unsettle their hosts.
United found themselves 2-0 down after just 20 minutes against Brentford and with the Seagulls set to follow the Bees’ blueprint, the 5-1 available for Brighton to lead at half-time before winning for the second week running looks a price worth taking.
Manchester United vs Brighton Bet Builder
Brighton or draw double chance
The Seagulls have won their last three visits to Old Trafford and extend their unbeaten run to five with last Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle.
Danny Welbeck anytime goalscorer
The former United striker has scored four goals in his last three Premier League games and could trouble a still shaky Red Devils backline.
Casemiro to be booked
The combative Brazilian has picked up five yellow cards in seven Premier League appearances and lacks the legs to keep tabs on Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari.
Pays out at 14-1 with bet365
Key stats for Manchester United vs Brighton
♦ Brighton have won their last three visits to Old Trafford
♦ Manchester United are on a two-match winning streak in the Premier League for the first time under Ruben Amorim
♦ The Seagulls are unbeaten in five games, beating Newcastle and Chelsea in that run
♦ The Red Devils have won three straight home matches
♦ Both teams to score has been a winning bet in six of United’s last eight games
Manchester United vs Brighton betting odds
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Manchester United vs Brighton team news and predicted line-ups
Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez remains United’s only absentee and, with Harry Maguire and Mason Mount expected to shake off knocks, Ruben Amorim may opt to keep an unchanged side from the one which won at Anfield on Sunday.
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha.
Subs: Yoro, Mazraoui, Dorgu, Mainoo, Ugarte, Sesko, Zirkzee.
Brighton
Diego Gomez is available but Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda will be assessed. Adam Webster, Solly March and Jack Hinshelwood are long-term absentees.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Gomez; Welbeck.
Subs: Boscagli, De Cuyper, Coppola, Milner, Watson, Kostoulas, Tzimas.
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FAQs for Manchester United vs Brighton
When is Manchester United vs Brighton in the Premier League?
The match kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday, October 25.
Where is Manchester United vs Brighton being played?
This fixture between Manchester United and Brighton is taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where can I watch Manchester United vs Brighton?
There is live coverage of Saturday’s game on Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League.
What is the match betting for Manchester United vs Brighton?
Manchester United’s improved form means they are favourites at 19-20. Brighton are 5-2 and the draw is available at 11-4.
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