Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 24, 2026
English Premier League
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 24, 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion will face Manchester United. The hosts need nothing less than a win.
Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester United: Team news and expert analysis
The team from the "Amex" has recently become a consistent European contender. Last season, Hurzeler's first in England, they finished eighth, but then Crystal Palace won the cup and took the Conference League spot – where they will play in the final. Unfazed, the players improved this season, aiming at least for sixth place. In this context, the 0-1 loss to Leeds was a significant setback.
The ambitious team from "Old Trafford" tried to salvage last season with a Europa League victory, but lost to Tottenham in the final. Ruben Amorim was sacked only in winter after further disappointments (and without the Portuguese coach, United lost to this very opponent in the cup). Effectively writing off this season, the club brought back Carrick as caretaker until the summer – and he secured third place! Nevertheless, they also beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the last round.
Welbeck and company look quite confident: with 1.41 goals scored per game, they concede only 1.16. United currently average 1.78 goals scored and concede 1.35.
Head-to-head: Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester United
Brighton have won three of the last four meetings, losing only once away during this period.
The hosts are highly motivated to take all three points. The prediction is a home win (odds – 1.95).
Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester United: Key statistics and trends
- Brighton & Hove Albion have won five of their last eight matches
- 57% of Brighton's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.57 goals per game
- Manchester United have won three of their last four matches
- 73% of Manchester United's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.14 goals per game
Brighton & Hove Albion - Manchester United: Probable starting line-ups
Brighton & Hove Albion line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable XI): Verbruggen – de Keijper, Dunk, van Hecke, Kadioglu – Gross, Baleba – Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Minteh – Welbeck. Cimas, Mitoma, and Webster are injured.
Manchester United also play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable XI): Lammens – Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Maguire, Mazraoui – Mainoo, Mount – Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Diallo – Zirkzee.
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