The Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion is scheduled to be held at Old Trafford on January 19. The Red Devils enter this fixture on the back of a 3-1 comeback victory over Southampton at home. The Seagulls, meanwhile, cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Ipswich town in their most recent match.
Man United vs Brighton: Match Preview
Manchester United showed resilience after a dismal first-half performance against Southampton. Their efforts helped them secure a 3-1 victory, courtesy of Amad Diallo’s sensational hat-trick. Despite their recent success, concerns remain over their defense, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 matches.
Brighton, meanwhile, head into the fixture in fine form, unbeaten in their last five league outings. Theri 2-0 victory at Ipswich town was led by goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter. They have shown remarkable performances in their 11 away fixtures this season, scoring in all matches. Additionally, they are coming with high confidence, having secured back-to-back victories against United at Old Trafford in previous campaigns.
Man United vs Brighton: Head-to-Head
Overall, Manchester United and Brighton have squared off in 18 matches across various competitions. The Red Devils hold the upper hand, winning 10 matches, Brighton emerged victorious in seven and one match between them ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 24/08/2024 | Brighton 2-1 Man United | Premier League |
| 19/05/2024 | Brighton 2-1 Man United | Premier League |
| 16/09/2023 | Man United Brighton | Premier League |
| 05/05/2023 | Brighton 2-1 Man United | Premier League |
| 23/04/2023 | Brighton 2-1 Man United | FA Cup |
Man United vs Brighton: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Manchester United received a boost as Diogo Dalot returned to the squad after serving a suspension. Several players including Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Mason Mount remain sidelined due to respective injuries. Manager Ruben Amorim could likely include Joshua Zirkzee and Christian Eriksen in the starting XI.
Brighton & Hove Albion received a timely boat with the comebacks of Georginio Rutter, tariq Lamptey, Joao Pedro, and Yankuba Minteh. Meanwhile, injured players, Igor Juli, Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, Mats Wieffer, Evan Ferguson, Jack Hinshelwood, and Diego Gomez will be unavailable for selection due to injuries.
Man United Predicted Lineup
Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee
Brighton Predicted Lineup
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Man United vs Brighton: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 19, 2025
Match Time: 9:00 AM ET
Venue: Old Trafford
Television Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR
Man United vs Brighton: Match Prediction
Manchester United’s attacking firepower, highlighted by Amad Diallo’s recent Premier League heroics make them slight favourites heading into this fixture. They may look to secure a straight win but their defensive vulnerabilities and Brighton’s impressive away form suggest that this match will be a tight contest. The visitors’, unbeaten in their last five league games, and with a solid record at Old Trafford, are capable of posing a threat.
Man United and Brighton Predicted Result: 2-2 Draw
