| Odds via 22bet | |
| Brighton vs Manchester United | 24.08.24, 12:30 PM GMT+1 |
| Brighton odds | 2.42 |
| Manchester United odds | 2.66 |
| Draw | 3.78 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.53/2.34 |
Brighton has emerged as the early pace-setters in the Premier League this term, kicking off the weekend on Saturday with a home match against Manchester United. The Seagulls made a strong statement in their opening fixture as they blasted past Everton to record a 3-0 success at Goodison Park.
Few stars were as impressive as Kaoru Mitoma in that fixture, with the winger bouncing back to form after netting the opener. Fabian Hürzeler will have even more options available this weekend, as the club could hand a first start to one of the top performers from the Championship last term – Georginio Rutter.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | W-W-W-W-W |
| Key Players to Watch | Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh |
| Team Strengths | Excellent free-flowing style of play |
| Team Weaknesses | Will be vulnerable on the counter-attack |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Lamptey (Muscle), Ferguson (Ankle), Estupinan (Ankle), Verbruggen (Knock), March (Knee) |
The Red Devils will be hitting the road for the first time this season on Saturday, as they look to improve their away record after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.
It could be worth noting before making a Brighton vs Manchester United prediction that Erik ten Hag’s side looked much stronger on the opening day of the season, as the Red Devils looked defensively solid against Fulham.
However, their only goal in that success wasn’t netted until the final ten minutes by new signing Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman could be awarded his first Premier League start on Saturday, while Harry Maguire might retain his place in the defense.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | W-D-L-W-L |
| Key Players to Watch | Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo |
| Team Strengths | Speedy wingers make them dangerous on the counter-attack |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of options in the left-back position |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Shaw (Calf), Malacia (Knee), Hojlund (Hamstring), Lindelof (Muscle), Yoro (Leg) |
The head-to-head recorda show that United landed a 2-0 win in this exact fixture last term, ending a four-game winning sequence for the Seagulls. However, United’s win at the Amex last term was their first in three visits.
United’s issues at left-back mean that there will be extra attention on the impressive Yankuba Minteh this weekend. The 20-year-old signed from Newcastle in the transfer window, and he made a dazzling first impression in the Premier League against Everton on matchday one.
Minteh’s direct approach will likely cause issues for the United backline this weekend, and he could be the key player should Brighton come out on top.
Brighton will likely dominate the ball against Manchester United at the Amex this weekend. On the final day of last season, the Seagulls had 55% of the possession against the Red Devils, but United were clinical on the counter-attack in the 2-0 win.
A similar pattern is likely again this weekend, as United will likely look to use their pacey players in wide areas on the quick turnovers, as they have shown in recent outings that they could lack the clinical edge to create high-quality chances against a deep-lying back four.
This could be a good opportunity for United to firmly put forward their case for a top-four finish this term. The Red Devils will have the added benefit of playing against a high defensive line, which will give players such as Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford the space to run in behind.
While it could be an outside Brighton vs Manchester United prediction based on the odds, we are in favour of an away victory on Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes could be an excellent selection to score this weekend. The midfielder has netted four goals in ten appearances against the Seagulls, meaning that he has only scored more goals against Aston Villa and Leeds in the Premier League.
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