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Manchester United return to Old Trafford determined to build on last Sunday's stunning win at Anfield. Following a shaky start to the 2025/26 EPL campaign, Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim has moved his side to ninth in the table following back-to-back wins. A third victory on the spin would catapult the locals towards the prize places.
Brighton travel from East Sussex to the world-famous Theatre of Dreams, just one place and a single point behind their big-name hosts. The visitors are unbeaten in their previous four matches in this competition, and have suffered just one loss in six. Brighton leaving Manchester with all three points would burst the host's bubble. Fabian Hurzeler's team would love that.
Manchester United and Brighton scored a combined seven goals in two meetings last season, including an emphatic 3-1 away win at this venue back in January. Having studied the most important stats currently available on the Flashscore app, experienced betting writer Frank Monkhouse offers his Man Utd v Brighton predictions, best bets, and odds.
Man Utd v Brighton tips
Man Utd win and both score @ 12/5 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Hosts enter on a high
Brighton are the form team and won here last season. It pains me to go against the stats, and it doesn't happen often, but I'm siding with Manchester United at home. Last week's battling win over a wounded Liverpool could prove a huge turning point in this team's season. They're picking up a bit of momentum and have newfound belief. Supporters hope it continues.
Man Utd have won four of their previous six Premier League games. They ground it out against Burnley here at the end of August. Edged the world champions at Old Trafford. Slapped down a Sunderland side full of swagger. Then they got a stunning win at Anfield. That suggests things are starting to click for this United side, and better times are ahead.
They'll need to show their best to deny a Brighton that will come to win. The Old Trafford faithful will have to be patient because United will spend a lot of time without the football against a well-drilled Seagulls. But if the hosts are as gutsy as they've been in recent showings, I'm confident the points will remain at Old Trafford. Fancy the home win at fair odds?
Tip: Man Utd win @ 1/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Match-winner is the most popular way to bet on football. If Man Utd win, you win.
Visitors averaged 2.8 goals in their previous five
The form of both teams suggests we'll see a fair share of goals in this match, and I'm picking both Manchester United and Brighton to deliver. The visitors play without fear and have had no problems finding the net. In their previous five games, Brighton have averaged 2.8 goals per match. They hit two in a home draw with Tottenham, thrashed Barnsley 6-0 in the League Cup, and left Stamford Bridge with a 3-1 win at the end of September.
This month, the Seagulls have claimed four points from a possible six. Critics will argue they should've done better when leaving Molineux with a point following a 1-1 draw. Brighton improved to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 last Saturday. Danny Welbeck gave his employers the lead just before half-time and snatched a late winner to deny the Magpies a point.
Switching to the head-to-head stats, we see that a bet on over 2.5 goals would've earned you a profit in both meetings last term. Brighton won 2-1 at home and did the double with a 3-1 upset at Old Trafford. Going back further, we gain even more confidence. There have been three or more goals scored in three of the previous four games, and I'm happy to stick with that.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/7 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You want to see three or more goals scored in that match to land a profit.
United to claim sweet revenge
Our third and final bet on Manchester United v Brighton is one for those chasing more attractive odds. Having predicted a home win in a free-scoring match, we combine our previous selections. Bet on both teams to score in a Man Utd win. The odds mean you can follow that pick as a single or add it to your weekend accumulators.
When playing the both score and win market, the final score and who gets the goals aren't important. A 5-1 home win pays the same as a 2-1 victory for Man Utd. As long as the locals are victorious but the visitors find the net at least once, you'll boost your betting balance.
Both to score and Man Utd win was a smart bet when the Red Devils beat Liverpool and Chelsea in recent weeks. There are plenty of goals and fight in the home dressing room, but the defence has already conceded a dozen goals in eight league matches. Keep your stakes small and shoot for a winner worth shouting about on Saturday evening.
Tip: Man Utd win and both score @ 12/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Man Utd must win the match, but Brighton need to score at least once.
Man Utd v Brighton odds
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.