Brighton vs Manchester United Prediction 24.08.2024 | EPL
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Manchester United
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2.53
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3.86
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2.69
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- Competition: England - Premier League
- Date: Friday, 24th, August 2024
- Kickoff: 12:30 UK / 13.30 CEST
- Venue: Falmer Stadium (Brighton)
Both Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United will be aiming to build on their winning starts to the season when they face off at the Falmer Stadium in the round two of the Premier League on Saturday.
Brighton vs Manchester United Betting Tips: UNDER 3.5
The strong momentum gained during preseason, where they overcame all their challenges in friendlies, was seamlessly carried over into their new domestic campaign as the Seagulls kicked off in spectacular fashion by demolishing Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park.
Apart from a dazzling attacking effort, coach Fabian Hurzeler is particularly pleased with the work of the backline which restricted the Merseyside side to just one shot on target and he will hope his team maintains their defensive discipline against the Red Devils who have started the new top-flight season timidly.
Indeed, Man Utd had to expend every last ounce of energy to claim maximum points against a stubborn Fulham on Premier League opening day, and summer signing Joshua Zirkzee has already won the hearts of Old Trafford fans by netting a dramatic winner in the 87th minute.
Interestingly, United's most recent Premier League away fixture was against Brighton, whom they defeated with a comfortable 2-0 scoreline, but with their uneven preseason form and shaky start to the league campaing, it will be quite difficult for them to repeat the same result here as they did three months ago.
Returning to Farmer Stadium doesn't much optimism for the Seagulls as they've won only one of their last five EPL home contests and have also experienced a decline in attacking efficiency, failing to score more than one goal in eight consecutive matches in front of their home crowd.
In the first weekend of the new season, Brighton left a more convincing impression than United, and with the comfort of playing at home, it wouldn't be surprising if they get all three points in matchday two. At the same time, we believe both teams will prioritize defense, which is why we do not expect this hard-fought contest to exceed three goals, similar to seven of the last nine H2Hs between these rivals where the 3.5-goal threshold was not surpassed.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Brighton & Hove Albion
0 : 2
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
1 : 3
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
0 : 0
Manchester United
FA Cup
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Manchester United
1 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
Brighton team news
Brighton are still struggling with an extensive list of unavailable players, but Gambian international Yankuba Minteh might be fit for Saturday's action, despite being taken off in the first-half stoppage time last week.
Key players like Pervis Estupinan, Tariq Lamptey, and 19-year-old striker Evan Ferguson have returned to training, but their availability for the match against Man Utd remains uncertain, while coach Hurzeler is expected to field the same side that thrashed Everton 3-0 on opening day.
Last matches of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Everton
0 : 3
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4 : 0
Villarreal
Club Friendlies 3
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Queens Park Rangers
0 : 1
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
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Tokyo Verdy
2 : 4
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
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Kashima Antlers
1 : 5
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
Brighton & Hove Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Jason Steele
Defenders
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41
Jack Hinshelwood
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5
Lewis Dunk
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29
Jan Paul van Hecke
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34
Joel Veltman
Midfielders
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27
Mats Wieffer
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6
James Milner
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22
Kaoru Mitoma
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9
Joao Pedro
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24
Simon Adingra
Forwards
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18
Danny Welbeck
Manchester United team news
The situation is no better for Manchester United, who travel to Brighton without Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, and Rasmus Hojlund, with Luke Shaw also struggling to recover from his post-Euro 2024 health concerns.
Victor Lindelof is on the verge of returning from injury after missing United’s first two competitive fixtures, while Jadon Sancho will need to undergo tests to determine his fitness for Saturday’s match.
Last matches of Manchester United
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Manchester United
1 : 0
Fulham
Premier League
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Manchester City
7 : 6
Manchester United
Community Shield
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Manchester United
2 : 3
Real Betis
Club Friendlies 1
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Arsenal
2 : 1
Manchester United
Club Friendlies 1
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Rangers FC
0 : 2
Manchester United
Club Friendlies 1
Manchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Andre Onana
Defenders
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20
Diogo Dalot
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6
Lisandro Martinez
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5
Harry Maguire
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3
Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielders
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37
Kobbie Mainoo
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18
Casemiro
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17
Alejandro Garnacho
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8
Bruno Fernandes
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16
Amad Diallo
Forwards
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11
Joshua Zirkzee
3 Reasons why we expect Under 3.5
- Brighton have not scored more than one goal in eight consecutive home competitive matches.
- Seven of Brighton's eight home matches have contained no more than three goals.
- There have been no more than three goals in seven of the last nine head-to-head encounters between these rivals.
Main prediction Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester United
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.53
Additional predictions
Brighton & Hove Albion & Manchester United current standing in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 5 | Newcastle United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 9 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 5 | +2 | 4 |
| 12 | Fulham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Leicester City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 1 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 1 |
| 19 | Southampton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 10 | -8 | 0 |