Premier League: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

Manchester United host Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford this weekend on the back of consecutive league victories for the first time under Ruben Amorim.

Even the best new betting sites showed little optimism for a United win at the champion’s den, Anfield. But Amorim’s men didn’t care and took the game to Liverpool. They eventually left Merseyside with three well-earned points. 

Confidence is beginning to flow back into Old Trafford, but Brighton have reason to be confident themselves. They've stayed in the top 10 through a testing run of games, and last season they completed the double over United.

Can United continue their push against a formidable Brighton outfit? Read on for our match preview and exclusive Manchester United vs Brighton betting tips.

Manchester United

Mostly, United have looked highly lacklustre under Amorim, even though there have been some occasional bright spots. 

Europa League performances against Lyon and Athletic Bilbao and beating Manchester City at Etihad are some of the best memories that United fans can recall since the Portuguese took over. Now, they have one more to add to that list: last weekend’s win at Anfield.

Top betting websites had slashed the odds for Amorim getting the sack after United’s turbulent start to the season. Entering gameweek nine, United are only two points away from top four - this is a scenario most United fans would have been pleased with before the season began.

Team News: Lisandro Martinez is nearing his return after a lengthy injury. He might make the bench against Brighton.

Predicted Lineup: Lammens; Shaw, Maguire, de Ligt; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Amad; Cunha. Sesko, Mbuemo.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton have already encountered three of the ‘Big Six’ this season and remain unbeaten against them. 

They’ve seen off both Manchester City and Chelsea, with only a squandered 2-0 lead against Tottenham—resulting in a 2-2 draw—preventing a flawless record against the Premier League’s traditional powerhouses.

Fabian Hurzeler’s men could have been higher than 10th in the standings if they did not drop so many points on the road. They have lost at Everton and Brighton before drawing at Wolves. Beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge remains their only away win so far. 

The odds aren’t too long on New Zealand betting apps for a positive result at Old Trafford for Brighton. They can leapfrog the hosts in the standings with a win on Sunday. 

Team News: Diego Gomez, Karou Mitoma, Brajan Gruda, and Joel Veltman are all doubts ahead of the United match.

Predicted Lineup: Verbruggen; De Cuyper, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Mitoma, Gomez, Minteh; Welbeck.

• Manchester United have lost in six of their last seven matches against Brighton. 
• Brighton have won in their last three trips to Old Trafford. 
• Both teams have scored in three of the last five Manchester United vs Brighton matches.

Brighton have proved a thorn in Manchester United's side in recent seasons. The Seagulls will fancy their chances of taking all three points, given their incredible record at Old Trafford. 

Downing Liverpool beyond enemy lines was a serious statement of intent from United. Now, they must build on it.

United should take a cautious approach in this one and play out a draw with Brighton. Even though it doesn’t sound much, it will be the first time they avoid defeat at home against Brighton since 2022.

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