Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford in an intriguing FA Cup tie, with caretaker boss Darren Fletcher managing his first home game as the Seagulls aim to spoil the party.
| Tournament: | FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Date: | 11.01.2026 |
| Time: | 16:30 GMT |
Man Utd vs Brighton Form and Head to Head
Manchester United's last result was a 2-2 draw away to Burnley in the Premier League. The Red Devils' recent form has been inconsistent, with a series of draws and narrow wins punctuating their last six matches. Their recent results include a high-scoring draw against Bournemouth, Leeds and Wolves, and wins against Newcastle. They also lost narrowly against Aston Villa.
Brighton's last outing saw them draw 1-1 away to Manchester City in the Premier League. The Seagulls' form has been similarly mixed, with a win against Burnley, draws against West Ham and Sunderland, and losses to Arsenal and Liverpool.
The most recent encounter between these two teams saw Manchester United triumph 4-2 at home in the Premier League. Over the last six meetings, Brighton have won four matches against Manchester United, with the Red Devils winning twice.
Who is the betting favourite in Man Utd vs Brighton?
Latest odds suggest Manchester United are favourites to beat Brighton, with an implied win probability of around 51%, compared to 26% for the Seagulls.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 19/20 | BresBet |
| Brighton | 14/5 | 10bet |
| Draw | 31/10 | PricedUp |
Odds last updated at 12:30PM Sunday, 11th January.
BresBet
Man Utd vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Man United (4-2-3-1): Bayindir; Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Mainoo, Ugarte; Cunha, Fernandes, Dorgu; Sesko
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Boscagli, De Cuyper; Milner, Gross; Mitoma, Gomez, Watson; Welbeck
Man Utd vs Brighton Match Prediction
Based on recent form, we can expect plenty of goals when Brighton visit Old Trafford. While the Seagulls have shown they can score on the road, Manchester United’s home advantage and their last win over Brighton give them the edge. With United’s attack firing and Brighton’s defense still a little shaky, the Red Devils look set to find the net three times.
Prediction: Man Utd 3-1 Brighton
Man Utd vs Brighton Bet Builder Tip
Our Man Utd vs Brighton Bet Builder Tip consists:
- Man Utd to win
- Both teams to score
- Over 3.5 total cards
- Jan Paul van Hecke to commit at least one foul.
Best odds of 17/2 at bet365 at the time of publishing.
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