It will be Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. on Sunday, so here are some key stats ahead of the big Premier League clash.
Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Stats Ahead Of Sunday’s 2pm Premier League Clash
There have been some positive signs for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim since the turn of the year.
They followed off a 2-2 draw away at Liverpool to knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties. Though they fell behind to Southampton, they recovered strongly with Amad Diallo bagging his first hat-trick.
On Sunday, they face Brighton which could be a true test of how much the Red Devils have actually improved. A win over Southampton was almost a guarantee, but the Seagulls have an excellent record against United.
Brighton are struggling for wins at the moment, but they are unbeaten in their last five league games (one win, four draws) – and they will be expected to give the Red Devils a good run for their money on Sunday afternoon.
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Red Devils Expected To Continue Recent Improved Form
Manchester United are expected to make it consecutive Premier League wins according to the best football betting sites in the UK.
At the time of writing with odds subject to change, Manchester United are 11/10 favourites to win, with a Brighton victory at 23/10 and a draw at 13/5.
When it comes to Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., recent stats suggest it might not be so easy for the Red Devils.
Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Stats and Head-to-Head Record
- Have met 34 times in all competitions, Manchester United 21, Draws 5, Brighton 8
- Brighton won the reverse fixture back in August 2-1
- The Seagulls also beat Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford last season
- Manchester United have lost five of their last six Premier League games against Brighton – including both meetings at Old Trafford
- Brighton have won seven of their 15 Premier League games with Manchester United. The Seagulls have the highest win rate against the Red Devils of any side in the competition’s history (47%)
- None of the 15 Premier League meetings between the sides have been drawn
- Each of Manchester United’s last 11 Premier League goals against Brighton have come in the second-half having not scored in the first-half in any of their last eight games with Brighton
- This is the sixth time Brighton have played Manchester United while sitting above them in the table and the latest into a season they have done so
- Manchester United lost three of their four Sunday Premier League games under Erik ten Hag this season (D1) but have since lost just one of their seven following the Dutchman’s departure
- Bruno Fernandes hasn’t scored or assisted in any of his last six against the Seagulls
- Danny Welbeck and João Pedro scored Brighton’s goals in their 2-1 victory against Manchester United earlier this season. The only Seagulls player to score home and away against the Red Devils in the same Premier League campaign is Pascal Gross in 2018-19
What Time Does Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Kick-off And How To Watch?
📅Date: Sunday, January 19
⌚Time: 2pm
⚽️Venue: Old Trafford
📺 TV: Game not shown live on television. Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live
Brighton Aiming To Repeat Last Season’s Win At Old Trafford
Danny Welbeck came back to haunt Manchester United when these two sides met at Old Trafford last season.
The former United striker opened up the scoring in a 3-1 victory for the Seagulls – who became the first side to win four consecutive games against the Red Devils.
Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro also netted for the visitors with former United youngster Hannibal Mejbri netting a consolation for the hosts.
Brighton will be hoping to complete a league double over Ruben Amorim’s side following a 2-1 triumph earlier this season when Erik ten Hag was still in charge.
Form Guide
Manchester United
- Manchester United 3-1 Southampton (Premier League)
- Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (3-5 on penalties) (FA Cup)
- Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Wolves 2-0 Manchester United (Premier League)
Brighton
- Ipswich 0-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Norwich 0-4 Brighton (FA Cup)
- Brighton 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 0-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Manchester United F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Last 10 Meetings
- Brighton 2-1 Manchester United (Premier League) – 24th August, 2024
- Brighton 0-2 Manchester United (Premier League)– 19th May, 2024
- Manchester United 1-3 Brighton (Premier League) – 16th September, 2023
- Brighton 1-0 Manchester United (Premier League) – 4th May, 2023
- Brighton 0-0 Manchester United – 6-7 on penalties (FA Cup) – 23rd April, 2023
- Manchester United 1-2 Brighton (Premier League) – 7th August, 2022
- Brighton 4-0 Manchester United (Premier League) – 7th May, 2022
- Manchester United 2-0 Brighton (Premier League) – 15th February, 2022
- Manchester United 2-1 Brighton (Premier League) – 4th April, 2021
- Brighton 0-3 Manchester United (Premier League) – 30th September, 2020
Manchester United’s Poor Record Against Brighton
Brighton have a staggeringly good record against Manchester United on the football pitch in recent seasons.
The Seagulls have won seven of their 15 Premier League games against the country’s most successful domestic side. They have a win rate of 47% – the highest any side has over the Red Devils in the competition’s history.
They have also won five out of their last six games against Manchester United in the Premier League.
The last two times they have visited Old Trafford in the Premier League have ended in three points for Brighton.
A victory over a bogey-side like Brighton on Sunday, could stamp down that Manchester United are making progress under Ruben Amorim – even if regardless of the result, they will be in the bottom-half of the table by the end of the weekend.
