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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Manchester United Manchester UnitedvsBrighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion
Our predictionManchester United to win
Model score: Medium · 56/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts Manchester United at 52%. The model leans toward Manchester United. Confidence: medium.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Manchester United52%
Draw23%
2 · Brighton & Hove Albion25%
1 · Manchester UnitedDraw2 · Brighton & Hove Albion
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.56+14.7%
1X2Draw4.14+0.2%
1X2Brighton & Hove Albion3.82+0.2%
1X2Manchester United1.82-0.4%
BTTSYes1.46-14.7%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Manchester UnitedWDLLL
Brighton & Hove AlbionWLDLL
Team strength rating
Manchester United
64
Brighton & Hove Albion
48

Most likely scorelines

1-012.4%
1-111.2%
2-010.8%
2-19.7%
0-07.2%
0-16.5%

Expected goals

1.73Manchester United
xG
0.90Brighton & Hove Albion
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score49%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Manchester United Brighton & Hove Albion

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Manchester United win1.82Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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0763
1121152
2111041
3663
4321
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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Manchester United at 52%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Brighton & Hove Albion at 25%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market leans toward Manchester United. Manchester United is priced at 1.816. The draw is priced at 4.14. Brighton & Hove Albion is priced at 3.82.

Manchester United have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. Brighton & Hove Albion have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings.

Manchester United have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Brighton & Hove Albion have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 49% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Manchester United or Brighton & Hove Albion?

Our model rates Manchester United as the most likely outcome at 52% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 7 Manchester United wins, 0 draws, 8 Brighton & Hove Albion wins.

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Match statistics

Player of the matchBoscagliBrighton & Hove Albion8.7

Manchester United

Starting XI
  • 0Lammens6.5
  • 0Dorgu7.0
  • 0Yoro6.6
  • 0Maguire7.9
  • 0Mazraoui6.9
  • 0Mainoo K.6.6
  • 0Tielemans7.1
  • 0Zirkzee7.9
  • 0Mount M.6.4
  • 0Mbeumo6.4
  • 0Sesko B.5.9
Unavailable
  • Baleba (Questionable)
  • de Ligt (Missing Player)
  • Diallo (Questionable)
  • Ugarte M. (Missing Player)
  • Heaton T. (Missing Player)
  • Shaw L. (Questionable)

Brighton & Hove Albion

Starting XI
  • 0Verbruggen6.8
  • 0Boscagli8.7
  • 0Struijk6.8
  • 0Vuskovic L.8.0
  • 0Kadioglu6.9
  • 0Andres6.7
  • 0O'Riley M.6.3
  • 0de Cuyper M.8.0
  • 0Yalcouye6.3
  • 0Osman6.6
  • 0Kostoulas6.6
Unavailable
  • Minteh (Missing Player)
  • Цимас (Missing Player)
  • Yohanna (Missing Player)
  • Azeez (Questionable)
  • Wieffer M. (Missing Player)
  • Mitoma K. (Missing Player)
  • Rutter G. (Questionable)
  • Svoboda M. (Missing Player)
  • Ferguson (Missing Player)
  • Hinshelwood (Missing Player)

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