Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Premier League
Preview
- Date – Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 12:30 pm GMT
- Venue – Amex Stadium
Manchester United will travel to Brighton for their first away game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Amex Stadium. Both teams maintain a 100% winning record so far, with Brighton securing the top spot in the league standings.
Hosts Brighton ended on top of the Premier League standings in gameweek one with their brilliant 3-0 win against Everton and have started the campaign with a brand-new set of players. The Seagulls kicked off in style and are capable of matching Manchester United at their home ground.
Meanwhile, Manchester United were miserable last season after finishing 8th in the Premier League, but are witnessing a spirited display under new owners INEOS, who heavily invested in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils sustained a Community Shield loss in the season’s curtain raiser against Manchester City. They have strengthened their squad with a few astute acquisitions across their team.
Team News
Brighton Team News
Manager Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest coach, at the age of 31, to manage a Premier League side in Brighton’s opening game against Everton. But, the manager is not free of injury worries as he will be without Pervis Estupinan (ankle), Evan Ferguson (foot), Solly March, Julio Enciso (both knee), Bart Verbruggen and Igor Julio (both unspecified) due to injury.
Manchester United Team News
On the other hand, United manager Erik ten Hag will face a familiar defensive crisis in United’s second game of the 2024/25 campaign. Summer signing Leny Yoro will remain out for three months with a foot injury, whereas in the striking department, Rasmus Hojlund remains out with his hamstring issue and will return post the September international break. Full-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are still far away from full fitness.
Predicted Lineups
Brighton Predicted Lineup:
Steele, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood, Milner, Wieffer, Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma, Welbeck
Man Utd Predicted Lineup:
Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Head-to-Head
Man Utd have the upper hand in terms of the head-to-head between the two sides, having won 21 of their 33 previous meetings. Brighton have won seven matches while the remaining five games have ended in a draw.
Last five results:
Brighton 0-2 Man Utd – Premier League – May 19, 2024
Man Utd 1-3 Brighton– Premier League – September 16, 2023
Brighton 1-0 Man Utd – Premier League – May 04, 2023
Brighton 0-0 Man Utd – FA Cup – April 23, 2023
Man Utd 1-2 Brighton – Premier League – August 7, 2022
Brighton vs Man Utd Prediction
The hosts are missing some crucial players in this tie, so it won’t be a straightforward victory for the Seagulls. They are coming off an emphatic 3-0 win over Everton in their opening game of the new Premier League season. They will enter this game with full confidence as they have won four of their last seven home games against Man Utd. Brighton are currently top of the league after the opening weekend.
Meanwhile, Man Utd who finished 8th in the Premier League last season beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening game of the 2024/25 Premier League season. The visitors have enough quality to find a goal when it matters. They will look to get this underway with a win or a draw despite their poor record against the hosts in the last seven meetings.
Predicted Score: Brighton 1-2 Man Utd
Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)
- Brighton win – 2.48
- Man Utd win – 2.65
- Draw – 3.85
- Odds source – Unibet
Where to Watch Brighton vs Man Utd Live?
Q. Where to watch Brighton vs Man Utd live in India?
The Brighton vs Man Utd game will be televised on Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar.
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The game between Brighton vs Man Utd will be live on Sky Sports in UK.
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The Brighton vs Man Utd game will be live on Sport TV2 for Portugal fans.
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