Brighton & Hove Albion – Manchester United
Our Brighton – Man United betting tip is: Brighton win – 2.45 odds
- Brighton is the current league leader
- The Seagulls won their last match away from home by 3-0
- Manchester United were narrow 1-0 winners at home
In addition to German soccer, we can also look forward to the Premier League next weekend. The first English league enters the second matchday of the season on Saturday. There were no real surprises last weekend in the opening game of the year and all the top teams did their job with aplomb. A real cracker of a game awaits us on Saturday afternoon to kick off the weekend.
Brighton host Manchester United at home. Both teams won on the first matchday, and Brighton can currently call themselves league leaders thanks to their superior goal difference. The upcoming clash is an opportunity for both to leave the competition behind and perfect their start to the new season. Find out who has the better cards in our Brighton – Man United betting tip.
The upcoming game promises to be very exciting. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments below
Brighton – Man United info
- Date & Time: 24.08.2024, 1:30 pm
- Location: Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 2
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Brighton Form & Balance Check
Brighton are now fully focused on their new goals after a season in no-man’s land in the table. With the transfers they have made in the summer break, both in the coaching position and in the team itself, they could be one of the surprises.
Their goal is to qualify for Europe and they have already set an exclamation mark with their first matchday. They won 3-0 away against Everton, who were a direct rival last season, and with this goal difference they are now top of the table.
Home strength
Last season, it was clear to see that Brighton are much more comfortable at home than away. In their 19 home games, they won eight, drew six and were only beaten five times. This gave them a total of 30 points and put them in ninth place in the home table. In comparison, they only picked up 18 points in 19 games away from home, meaning they had a significantly worse points average than at home. They will now have to show this home strength again against Manchester United if they want to remain top of the table
Brighton facts & analysis
- Top of the table
- 3:0 goal difference after one game
- Last game lost 2-0 against Man United
Man United Form & Balance Check
Manchester United completely failed to live up to their billing last season. At the end of the year, they finished in a weak eighth place and missed out on international business, which is the absolute lowest aspiration for the Red Devils. With new players such as Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui, they want to rebuild their team and are hoping for a much better position.
In their opening game, they were able to ride the euphoria in the city and won 1-0 at home against Fulham after Zirkzee scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute.
Weak offense
Last season, the Red Devils’ offense left a lot to be desired. There was too little pace and too little dynamism when moving with the ball. There was a lack of action in the penalty area and compelling finishes were few and far between. Even in the first game, they were only able to win by a very narrow 1:0, so there is not much to suggest that the offensive structure has changed significantly. However, if the new additions can fit in and help the team, this issue could resolve itself
Man United facts & analysis
- Seventh place in the table
- Last game won 1-0
- Won three of last five away games at Brighton
Brighton will probably start exactly as they did in the last league game. In a 4-2-3-1, Fabian Hürzeler’s team will try to involve the wingers and at the same time keep the center tight. There will be no changes to the line-up for the time being.
Manchester United will also start in a 4-2-3-1 under Erik ten Hag. Matchwinner Zirkzee is a clear option up front and de Ligt could also earn his starting spot
Brighton – Man United head-to-head & stats
This duel has only taken place 22 times in the past. All games have taken place in the Premier League. The numbers speak more in favor of the Red Devils. They have won 13 of these encounters, while Brighton have only won seven times. The two sides only drew twice. The last meeting, which also took place in Brighton, was won 2-0 by Manchester United.
Direct comparison (H2H)
