Man United vs Brighton Prediction and Odds
Man United vs Brighton Prediction and Odds: The upcoming match between Man United and Brighton is likely to end in a draw.
Man United vs Brighton Score Prediction: Man United: 2, Brighton: 2
Statistical analysis is based on historic performance. Player performance in the match may not necessarily replicate recent performances.
An exciting clash is on the horizon as Manchester United is preparing to host Brighton in their upcoming Premier League fixture scheduled for Saturday, September 16th. Hag’s men have lacked consistency in the new season. They desperately need 3 points to get back the winning momentum. In their previous match, Man United faced a 1-3 defeat against Arsenal. They are currently in the 11th position on the points table with 6 points.
Brighton, on the other hand, is eager to build on their recent success and pose a challenge to the Red Devils in the upcoming game. After a disappointing loss to West Ham, the Seagulls bounced back with an impressive 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in their last match, thanks to the brilliant hat trick by Evan Ferguson. Currently, Brighton occupies the 6th position on the league’s points table with a total of 9 points.
Man United vs Brighton Prediction and Odds: Last 5 Games Analysis
Man United
- Man United is currently on a winning streak of 8 matches at home. In the last 5 fixtures at Old Trafford, they scored 12 goals and conceded 4.
- Man United ended 2 matches with clean sheets.
Brighton
- Brighton has won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 away games. They had a goal aggregate of 10-10.
- Brighton secured a clean sheet in 1 of those 5 matches.
Man United vs Brighton Goal Prediction
Man United
- Man United scored a majority of goals in the second half of the last 5 home matches. Out of 12 goals scored, 7 were netted during the last 45 minutes. On average, the first goal was scored in the 34th minute.
- The Red Devils are scoring 1 goal per match in the current season. At home, the average has been 2 goals per match.
- Shot Conversion Rate: 5.6%
Brighton
- Brighton has scored mostly in the initial minutes of the second half in the last 5 away fixtures. They scored 7 out of 10 goals during the last 45 minutes with an average time of the 39th minute for the opening goal.
- The Seagulls have maintained an average of 3 goals per match this season. They played only 1 away game against Wolverhampton and scored 4 goals in that clash.
- Shot Conversion Rate: 11.1%
Man United vs Brighton Prediction: Odds
According to the betting markets, Man United is likely to win this contest against Brighton.
Betting Odds as per Oddschecker:
- Man United: 2.35
- Draw: 3.89
- Brighton: 2.95
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Man United vs Brighton Prediction and Odds: Who is Likely to Score?
Man United
- The English star winger Marcus Rashford leads the forward attack for the Red Devils. He scored a crucial goal for Man United in the last away match against Arsenal. Rashford is playing with an average of 1 shot on target per match. He also made 1.7 key passes per game and maintained a passing accuracy of 84%.
- Bruno Fernandes has been excellent in the midfield so far. He added 1 goal and 1 assist to his name, playing with an average of 1.3 shots on target. Fernandes also created 4 big chances for his side. He also has an average of 3.7 key passes per game.
Brighton
- The Irish striker Evan Ferguson spearheads the attack for Brighton. This season, he has scored 4 goals as of now including a hat trick against Newcastle. Ferguson is playing with an average of 2.3 shots on target per match. He has maintained a passing accuracy of 92%.
- Midfielder Pascal Grob has played well in the midfield this season. He scored once, playing with an average of 1.3 shots on target per game. Grob made 4 key passes per match. His dribbling success stands at 83%.
Man United vs Brighton Prediction and Odds: Defense Analysis
Man United
- Man United’s defense has been really good in recent home matches. In the last 5 home fixtures, they conceded just 4 goals. 3 of those 4 goals were allowed during the first half.
- Man United has conceded 1.75 goals per match in the current season. At home, they gave away 1 goal per match.
- Andre Onana is yet to deliver his best for the Red Devils as the goalkeeper. He has saved 3.8 goals per game so far with a success rate of 68%.
- In the defense department, some of the key players of Man United are Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez. Dalot has played the current season with an average of 5 clearances per match. He won 83% of the aerial duels. Martinez has maintained a clearance average of 2.5 per match, winning 53% of the ground duels.
Brighton
- In their most recent five away games, Brighton conceded a total of 10 goals, evenly distributed with 5 goals occurring in the first half and 5 goals happening in the second half.
- Brighton is playing with a goal-conceding rate of 1 goal per match so far. In their only away clash against the Wolves, they conceded 1 goal.
- Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has played the current EPL season with an average of 3 saves per match. His success rate is currently at 60%.
- Some of the leading defenders for the Seagulls are players like Pervis Estupinan and Lewis Dunk. Estupinan has an average of 1 clearance per match. He also scored a goal for his team. Dunk’s clearance average stands at 2.5 per match. He won 73% of the aerial duels.
Man United vs Brighton H2H Stats
Matches: 31 | Man United: 20 | Draw: 5 | Brighton: 6
Recent 5 Meetings: Man United: 2 | Draw: 0 | Brighton: 3
Last Meeting: Brighton defeated Man United with a score of 1-0 in a Premier League fixture on 4 May 2023.
H2H Key Insights (Last 5 Meetings)
Man United
- Number of away matches won: 1
- Scored 0.60 goals per match
- Failed to score thrice
Brighton
- Number of home matches won: 1
- Scored 1.60 goals per match
- Failed to score twice
Man United vs Brighton Last EPL Game Analysis
Man United
Man United faced a 3-1 away defeat against Arsenal in the last match. Marcus Rashford gave an early lead to the Red Devils in the 28th minute. Arsenal won the match with goals from Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Gabriel Jesus.
Stats:
- Shots: Arsenal 17 – Man United- 10
- Shots on Target: Arsenal 5 – Man United- 2
- Corners: Arsenal 12 – Man United- 3
- Passing Accuracy: Arsenal 87% – Man United- 84%
- Possession: Arsenal 55% – Man United- 45%
- Fouls: Arsenal 8 – Man United- 7
- Yellow Cards: Arsenal 2 – Man United- 3
Brighton
Brighton clinched a convincing 3-0 victory at home in their last match against Newcastle United, courtesy of a remarkable hat-trick by Evan Ferguson. Callus Wilson scored the only goal for the Magpies.
Stats:
- Shots: Brighton 15 – Newcastle- 9
- Shots on Target: Brighton 6 – Newcastle- 2
- Corners: Brighton 5 – Newcastle- 3
- Passing Accuracy: Brighton 89% – Newcastle- 84%
- Possession: Brighton 56% – Newcastle- 44%
- Fouls: Brighton 14 – Newcastle- 17
- Yellow Cards: Brighton 4 – Newcastle- 4
Man United vs Brighton Predicted Lineup
Man United (4-2-3-1): Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbuggen; Milner, Webster, Dunk, Estupinan; Gross Gilmour; March, Fati, Mitoma; Ferguson
Man United vs Brighton Winner Prediction
Man United is keen to make a strong comeback on their home turf following a demoralizing defeat where they conceded two goals in the closing minutes of the last game against the Gunners. Meanwhile, Brighton has proven to be a formidable opponent for the Red Devils in recent encounters, having secured victories in both league games against them last season. The Seagulls will aim to replicate the same performance.
The prediction and betting platforms are giving a slight upper hand to Man United. However, we predict the match to end in a 2-2 draw.
