Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford could be a defining moment in the 2025/26 season as Man United host Brighton & Hove Albion in a clash between two closely matched sides. United arrive having collected three wins in their last four Premier League outings, including a convincing 2-1 victory at Anfield. Brighton are just one point behind them in the table and boast an unbeaten run of four games. Below is a betting preview, best bets & a prediction.
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Betting Preview
Ruben Amorim earned his biggest win yet as Manchester United manager, guiding his side to a famous 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, their first league triumph there in nearly a decade. It also marked the first time under Amorim that United have registered back-to-back Premier League wins, a much-needed boost after an inconsistent start.
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Bryan Mbeumo stunned the hosts with an early strike, and though Liverpool clawed back into the contest, United held firm. Harry Maguire’s first league goal of the season ultimately sealed a landmark result, one that eases the pressure on Amorim and gives United valuable momentum heading into their next challenge.
That next test comes against a confident Brighton side who are in strong form and have proven to be a difficult opponent for United. The Seagulls bounced back last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle, thanks to a Danny Welbeck brace, extending their unbeaten run to five matches.
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Fabian Hurzeler’s men have climbed into the top half of the table and sit just a point behind United, knowing a win at Old Trafford would take them into the European places. Brighton have beaten United in their last two meetings and remarkably have won three straight away games at Old Trafford. A fourth would not only make history but heap pressure right back onto Amorim.
Recent Form & Stats
- Man United have won three of their last four Premier League matches and sit at 13 points, just ahead of Brighton on 12.
- Brighton have gone four games unbeaten (wins and draws included) but still lack consistency in converting chances into victories.
- Both teams have seen matches featuring lots of goals: in six of the last seven home meetings between United and Brighton, there have been over 2.5 goals.
- United’s home record is improving: they’ve taken maximum points in each of their last three Premier League home games going into this one.
- Brighton’s attacking numbers are healthy: they’ve scored 12 goals in eight matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but the defence has been equally leaky.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Draw at 3.75.
Best Bet: Brighton or draw at 1.32.
Alternative Bet: BTTS – yes at 1.50.
