Brighton vs Man Utd: Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

As the 2024–25 Premier League season gets off, Manchester United will play their first away game against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Red Devils started their season with a 1-0 victory against Fulham, while the Seagulls will be riding high following a 3-0 road victory over Everton.

Head-to-head and previous matches

United won 1-0 on opening night against Fulham thanks to a late goal from Joshua Zirkzee in what felt like an incredibly familiar performance. In manager Fabian Hurzeler's first game, Brighton blew away their preseason worries with a resounding win at Everton.

Even though they scored goals, Erik ten Hag's men needed to prepare for the new season. This weekend, they hope to shake off some of that rustiness on the south coast.

Brighton vs Manchester United team news

While the injured list is long, Brighton hopes that Tariq Lamptey, Evan Ferguson, and Pervis Estupinan can all contribute to the team's decision-making.

But Bart Verbruggen, Solomon March, Julio Enciso, and Yankuba Minteh (who was substituted off in the Everton triumph) will likely miss out.

When it comes to injuries, Manchester United could be doing better. Out of seven players, only Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelof are close to returning.

Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund will return during the September international break, while Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro target returns in November.

Our Predictions

Brighton to win @2.55 on SKY247.ng

Although the current season is still in its early stages, Manchester United has not progressed much from the previous season. Meanwhile, Brighton seemed to have fully embraced their manager's strategy throughout the summer; nonetheless, they were fortunate to win 3-0 against Everton due to Ashley Young's red card.

Brighton will be more of a challenge than Fulham, but United will be more of a test than the Toffees. With four wins out of five league meetings between the two teams, the Seagulls have a good chance of extending their winning streak against Ten Hag on Saturday.

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