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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction

Manchester UnitedHome52%to win
2.00 : 1.36expected goalsDraw 23%
Brighton & Hove AlbionAway25%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.17

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip85%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.172 units
Bold tip38%
Manchester United to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.601 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion is Manchester United to win, with a 52% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.17.

Brighton recent form+3%Man United rest between games-5%Brighton rest between games-5%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Manchester UnitedLWDWL
  • Lv Manchester City0-1
  • Wv Sabah FK4-0
  • Dat Everton2-2
  • Wv Ipswich Town5-2
  • Lat Hull City0-2
Brighton & Hove AlbionWDLWL
  • Wat Coventry City5-0
  • Dv Leeds United1-1
  • Lat Chelsea3-4
  • Wv Aston Villa4-0
  • Lv Manchester United0-3

In numbers, Man United red and Brighton green

2.0Points per game1.5
1.9Goals scored per game1.6
1.1Goals conceded per game1.1
30%Clean sheets35%

Last meetings

  • Brighton & Hove Albion0-3Manchester United
  • Manchester United1-2Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Manchester United4-2Brighton & Hove Albion

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Man UnitedBrighton
20Games played20
12Wins9
4Draws3
4Losses8
39Goals scored32
23Goals conceded23
1.9Scored per game1.6
1.1Conceded per game1.1
9W 0D 2LHome record5W 2D 3L
3W 4D 2LAway record4W 1D 5L
30%Clean sheets35%
60%Both teams scored35%
65%Over 2.5 goals55%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals85%1.17
Over 2.5 goals65%1.53
Over 3.5 goals43%2.31
Both teams to score65%1.54
Man United or draw75%1.34
Brighton or draw48%2.07
Man United win and over 2.538%2.60
Brighton win and over 2.518%5.54

Most likely scores

1-110.0%
2-19.4%
2-06.9%
1-26.4%
2-26.4%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Manchester United to win52%1.80-6.8%
A Draw23%4.10-6.6%
Brighton & Hove Albion to win25%3.65-7.2%
Over 3.5 goals43%2.20-5.0%
Under 3.5 goals57%1.67-5.3%
Manchester United -0.553%1.74-8.5%
Brighton & Hove Albion +0.547%1.95-7.3%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Match preview

Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Manchester United are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Manchester United 52%, the draw 23% and Brighton & Hove Albion 25%. The bookmakers agree and make Manchester United the favourite at 1.80.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Manchester United took 7 points from their last 5 games and Brighton & Hove Albion took 7 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Manchester United won 9 of their last 11 games at home. Brighton & Hove Albion won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Manchester United score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.1. Brighton & Hove Albion score 1.6 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Manchester United games and 11 of Brighton & Hove Albion games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Manchester United won 2 and Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Manchester United 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 85% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Manchester United form

Manchester United have 12 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 23 conceded. At home they have 9 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, W, L, newest first.

Brighton & Hove Albion form

Brighton & Hove Albion have 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 23 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Manchester United won 2, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Manchester United 3.

Our call

We expect Manchester United to score about 2.0 goals and Brighton & Hove Albion about 1.4. That points to Manchester United to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.17. Our bold bet is Manchester United to win and Over 2.5 at 2.60.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

Our prediction for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion is Manchester United to win, with a 52% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.17.

What is the score prediction for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 2-0. We expect Manchester United to score 2.0 goals and Brighton & Hove Albion 1.4.

Will both teams score in Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

Both teams to score has a 65% chance. Both sides scored in 12 of Manchester United last 20 games and 7 of Brighton & Hove Albion last 20.

How are Manchester United playing?

Manchester United have 12 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 39 goals scored and 23 conceded. At home they have 9 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, W, L, newest first.

How are Brighton & Hove Albion playing?

Brighton & Hove Albion have 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 23 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion last met?

It ended Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Manchester United 3. In the last 3 meetings Manchester United won 2 and Brighton & Hove Albion won 1.

What is the best bet for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.17, with a 85% chance.

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