Brighton vs Manchester United Prediction & Match Preview

Brighton vs Manchester United Match Preview

• Brighton won only one of the last nine league matches.
• Manchester United go into this encouraged after a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Wednesday.
• The Seagulls notched only four goals in the previous eight league affairs.

Manchester United kept their European hopes alive with a massive 3-2 victory over direct rivals Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Kobbe Mainoo, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Hojlund were the local heroes at Old Trafford in mid-week. United still depend on Newcastle’s result due to inferior goal difference, though.

The Red Devils travel to The Amex to lock horns with Brighton on the final day of the season. The Seagulls were also in action in mid-week, losing their home clash with Chelsea 1-2 on Wednesday. The defeat kept Roberto De Zerbi’s men 10th in the Premier League standings.

Brighton can’t finish higher than 10th. A win here grants them the top-half finish. However, a potential defeat could drop them to bottom half as both Bournemouth and Crystal Palace await for their slip-up on Sunday.

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Brighton have been much more successful in the recent head-to-head games against the Red Devils. The Seagulls won four and drew one of the previous five meetings with Manchester United.

Roberto De Zerbi’s troops clinched a 3-1 victory in this season’s match against the Red Devils in September last year at Old Trafford.

Only two of the previous six head-to-head outings between these counterparts provided goals at both ends.

Brighton vs Manchester United Prediction

Manchester United found a way to end a three-game winless streak on Wednesday. Bruno Fernandes’ return to the starting lineup have them a huge boost. Marcus Rashford made an appearance of his own in the second half of the mid-week’s affair.

Young guns Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo put on a real show in front of the home fans. There is a lot to like about Manchester United going into the final day of the season.

Also, a positive result at The Amex gives the Red Devils a much-needed confidence-boost ahead of the FA Cup final against city rivals next weekend.

Brighton did improve their performances in the last couple of weeks but they still only have a single victory in the previous nine matches in the league. We will back Manchester United to win or draw double chance at the 1.70 odds.

Brighton have played tight, defensive-minded football throughout the second half of the season. This style was kind of forced by the amount of injuries but De Zerbi’s troops seem to have accepted it well.

The Seagulls notched only four goals in the last eight games in the Premier League. Manchester United have been much more open at the back but we expect Brighton’s style to prevail and impose a low-scoring scenario on Sunday. The value is fantastic with the 2.00 odds offered for the Under 2.5 goals pick.

Steffen Schmidt- May 17, 2024

Brighton vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Manchester United to win or draw

OK

1.80 Odds

Under 3.5 goals

OK

2.02 Odds

Correct Score: Draw 1-1

OK

11.00 Odds