Brighton vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds & Match Preview

Nick Hennion @nickhennion Aug 23, 2024, 3:08 PM
  • Brighton is predicted to be a -0.5-goal favorite against Manchester United.
  • Brighton earned all three points in three of the last four against United.
  • I predict Brighton will do no worse than a draw on Saturday.

Fresh off a dominant road win at Everton, Brighton welcome Manchester United to the South Coast on Saturday.ย 

In their debut match under manager Fabian Huerzler, the Seagulls earned a 3-0 road win as favorites.ย 

Manchester United also started strong. A late Joshua Zirkzee tally vs. Fulham gave the Red Devils a 1-0 home win.ย 

Hereโ€™s a look at the Premier League odds and my prediction for Saturdayโ€™s match.ย 

Brighton vs. Manchester United Odds, Premier League

  • Brighton Moneyline: +145
  • Manchester United Moneyline: +160
  • Draw Moneyline: +275
  • Over/Under: 2.5 Goals (-185/+130)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes (-200), No (+140)

Brighton vs. Manchester United Prediction: Game Spread

My prediction for Saturdayโ€™s fixture is Brighton Draw, No Bet (-120).ย 

The Seagulls, who have historically dominated Manchester United, match a historically profitable system.ย 

Home favorites with a win percentage north of 50% that lost the last head-to-head meeting by two or more goals are 47-25 SU since 2012.ย 

Within that 72-game sample, those home favorites have dropped all three points only 11 times.ย 

It gets better for Brighton.ย 

Shrink that 72-game sample down to 18 teams that won their last game by two or more goals, and bettors will find the home teams are 13-5 SU with zero outright defeats.ย 

Plus, Brighton bossed United in the last meeting. Despite losing 2-0, they won the expected goals battle 1.9 to 1.3.ย 

Plus, United created 72% of their xG tally AFTER Rasmus Hojlund entered the game. Hojlund wonโ€™t play on Saturday, which will severely hamper Unitedโ€™s attack.

That also wasnโ€™t a one-off performance from the Seagulls.ย 

In their last four meetings against United, Brighton are 3-0-1 (W-D-L) and possess a +0.39 non-penalty expected goal differential per 90 minutes.ย 

Add in only five teams posted a worse road xGDiff per 90 last year than United, and Iโ€™ll take Brighton to do no worse than a draw.ย 

Brighton Record, Last 5 Matches

  • Aug. 17 at Everton: 3-0, W
  • Aug. 10 vs. Villarreal: 4-0, W (Friendly)
  • Aug. 3 at QPR: 1-0, W (Friendly)
  • July 28 at Tokyo Verdy: 4-2, W (Friendly)
  • July 24 at Kashima Antlers: 5-1 W, (Friendly)

Manchester United Record, Last 5 Matches

  • Aug. 16 vs. Fulham: 1-0, W
  • Aug. 10 vs. Man City: 1-1, D
  • Aug. 3 at Liverpool: 3-0, W (Friendly)
  • July 31 vs. Real Betis: 3-2, W (Friendly)
  • July 27 at Arsenal: 1-1, D (Friendly)

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EPL Match Schedule This Weekend

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
Newcastle UnitedManchester CitySep. 287:30 a.m.St. James' Park
ArsenalLeicester CitySep. 2810 a.m.Emirates Stadium
BrentfordWest Ham UnitedSep. 2810 a.m.GTech Community Stadium
ChelseaBrighton & Hove AlbionSep. 2810 a.m.Stamford Bridge
EvertonCrystal PalaceSep. 2810 a.m.Goodison Park
Nottingham ForestFulhamSep. 2810 a.m.The City Ground
WolvesLiverpoolSep. 2812:30 p.m.Molineux
Ipswich TownAston VillaSep. 299 a.m.Portman Road
Manchester UnitedTottenhamSep. 2911:30 a.m.Old Trafford
BournemouthSouthamptonSep. 303 p.m. Vitality Stadium

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Manchester City4-1-0138
Liverpool4-0-1129
Aston Villa4-0-1123
Arsenal3-2-0115
Chelsea3-1-1106
Newcastle United3-1-1101
Brighton & Hove Albion2-3-094
Nottingham Forest2-3-092
Fulham2-2-182
Tottenham Hotspur2-1-274
Manchester United2-1-270
Brentford2-0-36-2
Bournemouth1-2-25-3
West Ham United1-1-34-4
Leicester City0-3-23-2
Crystal Palace0-3-23-3
Ipswich Town0-3-23-5
Southampton0-1-41-7
Everton0-1-41-9
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1-41-9

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Aston Villa4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Bournemouth3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Brentford3-2-0.6002-0-01.0001-2-0.333
Brighton & Hove Albion3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Chelsea3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Crystal Palace2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Everton1-4-0.2000-2-0.0001-2-0.333
Fulham2-3-0.4002-1-0.6670-2-0.000
Ipswich Town3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Leicester City2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Liverpool4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Manchester City3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Manchester United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Newcastle United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Nottingham Forest3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Southampton1-4-0.2000-3-0.0001-1-0.500
Tottenham Hotspur2-3-0.4002-1-0.5000-2-0.000
West Ham United2-3-0.4000-3-0.0002-0-01.000
Wolverhampton Wanderers2-3-0.4000-2-0.0002-1-0.667

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.