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. 

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

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

Here’s a look at the Premier League odds and my prediction for Saturday’s match. 

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 Saturday’s fixture is Brighton Draw, No Bet (-120). 

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

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. 

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

It gets better for Brighton. 

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. 

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

Plus, United created 72% of their xG tally AFTER Rasmus Hojlund entered the game. Hojlund won’t play on Saturday, which will severely hamper United’s attack.

That also wasn’t a one-off performance from the Seagulls. 

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. 

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

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
SouthamptonManchester UnitedSep. 147:30 a.m.St. Mary's Stadium
Brighton & Hove AlbionIpswich TownSep. 1410 a.m.Amex Stadium
Crystal PalaceLeicester CitySep. 1410 a.m.Selhurst Park
FulhamWest Ham UnitedSep. 1410 a.m.Craven Cottage
LiverpoolNottingham ForestSep. 1410 a.m.Anfield
Manchester CityBrentfordSep. 1410 a.m.Etihad Stadium
Aston VillaEvertonSep. 1412:30 p.m.Villa Park
BournemouthChelseaSep. 143:30 p.m.Vitality Stadium
TottenhamArsenalSep. 159 a.m.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
WolvesNewcastle UnitedSep. 1511 a.m.Molineux

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Liverpool3-0-097
Manchester City3-0-097
Arsenal2-1-074
Brighton & Hove Albion2-1-074
Newcastle United2-1-072
Brentford2-0-161
Aston Villa2-0-160
Bournemouth1-2-051
Tottenham Hotspur1-1-143
Nottingham Forest1-2-051
Chelsea1-1-142
Fulham1-1-140
West Ham United1-0-23-1
Manchester United1-0-23-3
Leicester City0-1-21-2
Crystal Palace0-1-21-3
Ipswich Town0-1-21-5
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1-21-6
Southampton0-0-30-4
Everton0-0-30-8

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal1-2-0.3330-2-0.0001-0-01.000
Aston Villa2-1-0.6670-1-0.0002-0-01.000
Bournemouth3-0-01.0001-0-01.0002-0-01.000
Brentford2-1-0.6672-0-01.0000-1-0.000
Brighton & Hove Albion3-0-01.0001-0-01.0002-0-01.000
Chelsea1-2-0.3330-2-0.0001-0-01.000
Crystal Palace1-2-0.3330-1-0.0001-1-0.500
Everton0-3-0.0000-2-0.0000-1-0.000
Fulham1-2-0.3331-0-01.0000-2-0.000
Ipswich Town1-2-0.3331-1-0.5000-1-0.000
Leicester City1-2-0.3331-1-0.5000-1-0.000
Liverpool3-0-01.0001-0-01.0002-0-01.000
Manchester City3-0-01.0001-0-01.0002-0-01.000
Manchester United1-2-0.3331-1-0.5000-1-0.000
Newcastle United1-2-0.3331-1-0.5000-1-0.000
Nottingham Forest1-2-0.3330-2-0.0001-0-01.000
Southampton1-2-0.3330-1-0.0001-1-0.500
Tottenham Hotspur1-2-0.3331-0-01.0000-2-0.000
West Ham United1-2-0.3330-2-0.0001-0-01.000
Wolverhampton Wanderers2-1-0.6670-1-0.0002-0-01.000

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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.