Brighton are ready to take on Manchester United tonight at Falmer Stadium. Brighton lost the FA Cup semifinal against Manchester United on penalties last month. However, they have been doing well in the league this season. With 52 points, Brighton are in 8th place. They are only seven points behind Liverpool with three games in hand.
On the other hand, Manchester United are fighting for securing third place. They are just two points behind Newcastle United. But the Red Devils can surpass the Magpies if they win tonight.
Stats & Facts
Manchester United already defeated Brighton last month. But their away record against the Seagulls is not strong enough. Brighton have defeated Man United in their previous two league games. Moreover, Man United have lost three of their last five meetings with Brighton at Falmer Stadium in the Premier League.
However, The Red Devils showed their defensive solidity in recent games. They kept seven clean sheets in their last ten matches in the Premier League, 26 clean sheets in all competitions.
Team News
As Lisandro Martinez and Rafael Varane are injured, manager Erik Ten Hag tried a new pair in the heart of the defense. Victor Lindelof has been brilliant in his recent games for the Red Devils. He has become the main CB in the absence of Martinez and Varane. But the most surprising thing is that Luke Shaw dropped a brilliant performance, playing as CB. His partnership with Lindelof gives Erik Ten Hag confidence.
Manchester United are yet to lose a game when Bruno, Casemiro, and Eriksen play together. The trio is expected to be featured tonight. Marcus Rashford will surely lead the attack with Jadon Sancho and Anthony. However, Alejandro Garnacho is still injured. He is back in the training ground, but he needs more time to play again.
As for Brighton, Jakub Moder, Tariq Lamptey, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Adam Lallana are out of the team due to injuries. Joel Veltman got a knock during the match against the Wolves, but the manager hopes to get him tonight.
The Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Steele; Gross, Colwill, Dunk, Estupinan; Caicedo, Mac Allister; March, Enciso, Mitoma; Welbeck
The Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Shaw, Malacia; Casemiro; Fernandes, Sabitzer, Eriksen, Antony; Rashford
Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Man United
In the FA Cup semifinal, both sides played equally well. However, Manchester United are very good at counter-attack. If their defenders perform well, The Red Devils should win this game.
Betfair Odds:
Brighton: 2.05
Draw: 3.80
Man United: 3.40
