Table-topping Brighton will be looking to continue their excellent start to the season, as they welcome Manchester United to the south coast. The Seagulls will be eager to kick on this term, as they chase a return to European football, and they look ready to challenge once again. Meanwhile, Manchester United had to dig deep to overcome Fulham on the opening day but there is a new found optimism about them too and they will be up for this challenge.
Brighton vs Manchester United Best Odds
This should be a very good game, between two sides who should be playing with confidence.
Brighton – 6/4 (+150) | Draw – 11/4 (+275) | Manchester United – 17/10 (+170) |
Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
Yes – 11/20 (-182) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Brighton vs Manchester United Analysis
This should be a super contest at the AMEX Stadium, with both sides chasing another win.
Brighton
There is a new sense of optimism surrounding Brighton this season, with young manager Fabian Hürzeler at the helm and the manner with which they overcame Everton on the opening day was hugely impressive. They look to have some of their key men back, after an injury-laden last season and there is an air of confidence surrounding the club once more. This is a big game in respect to their ambitions and they will want to have a real crack at Manchester United.
Team news: Both Evan Ferguson and Solly March will miss out here for Brighton.
Brighton Predicted Lineup:
Steele, Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Hinshelwood, Wieffer, Milner, Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma & Welbeck.
Manchester United
Manchester United started their campaign with an attritional win over Fulham on the opening day and they will be looking to build upon that here. Cautious optimism is building in Salford and there is a feeling amongst Premier League betting sites and punters alike that United could reach the dizzying heights of a top 4 finish this term. This game does feel significant for them though.
Team news: Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Lindelof will all miss here for Manchester United.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup:
Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mount, Rashford, Mainoo & Zirkzee.
Brighton vs Manchester United Prediction
All of the scrutiny will be on Manchester United here, as they look to benefit from playing first again this weekend and return to the top of the table. However, Brighton are a very good side, playing with freedom and confidence under their new manager and they should be bang up for this challenge. There is very little to split these sides on paper and it could end up being a draw.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 11/4 (+275) – Rhino Bet.
Brighton vs Manchester United – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 7/2 (+350) – Fitzdares
Goals look to be guaranteed here between two sides on the south coast and this should be a fascinating encounter, with a score draw the potential outcome.