Brighton vs Man United

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Match Summary

Competition

Premier League

Match Date

Sunday 24th May 2026

Match Time

4:00pm

Venue (City, Stadium)

Brighton, American Express Stadium

Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming)

Sky Sports

Brighton host Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season, with the Amex Stadium set for a fixture that rarely disappoints.

Brighton have been the dominant side in recent meetings, winning four of the last six encounters, and their direct style at home makes them a difficult prospect for any visitor.

United arrive in strong overall form, unbeaten in 18 of their last 20 Premier League outings, and have been involved in high-scoring fixtures throughout the campaign.

There has never been a draw in 17 previous Premier League meetings between these two sides, making a decisive result the most historically consistent outcome.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Talking Points

The disciplinary record is worth watching in this fixture. Manchester United have picked up two or more bookings in each of their last ten league games, while Brighton rank second in the division for yellow cards this season, committing around 12 fouls per match. Set pieces could also be decisive, with both sides averaging over ten corners per fixture this term. United average 10.9 and Brighton 10.5, meaning dead-ball situations are likely to be a regular feature of the afternoon.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Form

Brighton have averaged 54.1% possession this season and remain a direct, front-foot side at the Amex. Danny Welbeck has been their standout, putting his name on the scoresheet in seven of his last eight outings with a goal threat in every game. Jack Hinshelwood has also hit form, scoring in three of his last four appearances. They have won three of their last six and drawn once.

Manchester United have been prolific going forward, leading the league with 461 total shots and averaging over five on target per match. Bruno Fernandes has been their engine room, contributing goals or assists in eight of his last ten Premier League outings. Matheus Cunha has been relentless in front of goal, hitting the target in all nine of his last Premier League appearances. They have won four of their last six and drawn once.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Lineups & Team News

  • Kaoru Mitoma will miss the final game of the season.
  • Joel Veltman will get another chance at right-back if Mats Wieffer isn't fit enough.
  • Stefanos Tzimas is a long-term absentee.
  • Matthijs de Ligt has been ruled out for the rest of the season, so Benjamin Sesko is Manchester United's only injury concern.
  • The Slovenian has been nursing a shin injury and is facing a battle to be fit for the trip to the South Coast.
  • Casemiro will make his final appearance for the club.

 

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Predicted Lineup

Brighton and Hove Albion

Predicted Starting Lineup: Verbruggen, Cuyper, Dunk, Hecke, Veltman, Groß, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Kadioglu, Welbeck, Minteh

Manchester United

Predicted Starting Lineup: Lammens, Shaw, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Key Stats & Match Facts

  • Manchester United are undefeated in 18 of their last 20 Premier League matches.
  • Matheus Cunha has registered a shot on target in each of his last nine Premier League appearances.
  • Bruno Fernandes has provided an assist in seven of his last ten Premier League outings.
  • Manchester United have received two or more cards in each of their last ten Premier League fixtures.
  • Pascal Groß has scored in three of his last four Premier League appearances against Manchester United.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Brighton 2-1 Manchester United. The hosts have momentum on their side at the Amex, and their direct style tends to cause problems for United's defensive shape. United's attacking quality means they should get on the scoresheet, but Brighton look the more likely side to edge it.

Best Bets

Both Teams To Score at 1/2 with the best available bookmaker. Brighton have scored in all of their last four meetings with United, and the historical record between these sides points strongly to goals at both ends in this fixture.

Danny Welbeck Anytime Goalscorer at 6/5 with the best available bookmaker. Welbeck has scored in two of his last three appearances against his former club and has been a constant goal threat in recent Premier League outings, registering a shot on target in seven of his last eight games. He looks the standout pick to find the net here.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United Bet Builder

Our bet builder combines Both Teams To Score with shots on target picks for Yankuba Minteh, Bruno Fernandes, and Matheus Cunha at a best price of 13/2 with BetMGM UK.

Both Teams To Score is backed by Brighton finding the net in each of their last four meetings with United, with history between these sides consistently producing goals at both ends.

Yankuba Minteh to register a shot on target fits with Brighton's attacking approach. The winger is a direct runner who looks to get shots away when cutting inside.

Bruno Fernandes to put his name in the shots on target column is backed by a strong record against Brighton. He has hit the target in five of his last six appearances against the Seagulls.

Matheus Cunha to trouble the keeper is the standout leg. He has found the target in all five of his previous outings against Brighton, making this a compelling pick on his head-to-head record alone.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/2 and is as short as 4/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £25 from best to worst price.

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