Man Utd vs Brighton: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 19th January 2019

England Premier League
Saturday 19th January 2019
Kick off at 3pm GMT
Venue: Old Trafford

Match Preview:

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United have won 6 games in a row in all competitions since the Norwegian took charge but last weekend was perhaps the most significant result.

Even though they were completely outplayed against Tottenham, United went to Wembley and came away with a 1-0 win and for some that was Solskjaer’s statement win. With Arsenal losing to West Ham, United have hoovered up that 8 point gap and now have the same points as The Gunners.

United will be big favourites to win this game and if they play half as good as they have been should be able to ease to a victory. With 4^th and 5^th place playing each other in Arsenal and Chelsea this weekend, United can swoop on them both in what looks to be a very interesting finish to the season for The Red Devils.

Brighton are in 13^th place and 15 points behind their hosts. Last weekend they lost 1-0 to Liverpool and they have just 1 win in their past four games. The majority of their points have come at home and their away form is very poor where they have won just 8 points from a possible 33. They have lost 7 games from 11 this season and have scored just 9 goals on the road, only the bottom three clubs have a worse record.

Team News:

Manchester United: Alexis Sanchez will be assessed after a delayed return from a hamstring injury. Chris Smalling could return after his foot injury and is at least back in training

Brighton: Bernardo is still out with a hamstring injury and isn’t expected back until the end of the month. Yves Bissouma could return after suffering a hip injury

Man Utd vs Brighton Head to Head:

Earlier this season Brighton beat Manchester United 3-2 in the reverse fixture.

The last time the teams played at Old Trafford United won 2-0.

Based on recent games this decade there is a 75% chance to see under 2.5 goals.

Man Utd vs Brighton Prediction:

We are in little doubt that we will see another convincing United victory in what has been an incredible turnaround for the club. One of the main differences that we have seen with this United is that the team are chasing the first goal in the early stages. It has been rare to see them go in at half time with no goals, unlike for much of the season so far where 0-0 has been the usual outcome. United are full of goals and their poor work rate and attitude has been binned for desire, passion and a wanting to play good attacking football. This is something that should continue against a decent Brighton side but who are simply too poor on the road to compete.

Man Utd vs Brighton Betting Tips:

Half Time/Full Time: Manchester United/Manchester United at 1.80

Anytime goalscorer: Marcus Rashford at 2.25

Correct Score: Manchester United to win 3-0 or 4-0 at 8.00 and 13.00