The Matchday 22 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brighton will take place on January 19 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Brighton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 12 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 18;
Penalties – 17%.
Predicted lineups for Manchester United vs. Brighton
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David de Gea – Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw – Fred, Scott McTominay – Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford – Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brighton (3-4-3): Robert Sanchez – Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster – Tariq Lamptey, Yves Bissouma, Pascal Gross, Marc Cucurella – Leandro Trossard, Neal Maupay, Alexis Mac Allister.
Manchester United
In their last match, Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over West Ham at home. This win extended their unbeaten run to four matches in the Premier League (3 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown solid defensive performances, having kept three clean sheets in their last four league games. United sits in fourth place in the standings and is aiming to consolidate their position in the Champions League spots with a win against Brighton.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Premier League (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Manchester United has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last seven home games in the league.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Manchester United's last 6 home matches in the Premier League.
Brighton
Graham Potter's side drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in their last outing. Brighton has struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last six league matches (3 draws, 2 losses). The team is currently positioned in the mid-table but will need to improve their away form to climb higher. Brighton has managed to score in each of their last five away games but has also conceded in all of them.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Premier League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Brighton's last 6 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Brighton's last 6 away matches in the Premier League.
Manchester United vs. Brighton: Match Prediction
Manchester United has been strong at home, showcasing a resilient defense, while Brighton has had difficulties maintaining consistency on the road. Given United's current form and defensive solidity, they are likely to control the match and limit Brighton's scoring opportunities. However, Brighton's ability to find the net away from home could make this an intriguing contest.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
