As the Premier League nears its final matchday, Manchester United prepares to face Brighton on May 19, 2024. With both teams seeking victory, the stakes are high at the Amex Stadium.
Match Preview
Erik ten Hag’s squad will head south to face Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Their recent 3-2 win against Newcastle at Old Trafford snapped a two-game losing streak. With this momentum, United could potentially finish as high as seventh in the league standings.
Brighton currently sit 10th in the table, trailing Manchester United by nine points.
This season marked their inaugural European campaign, which has evidently impacted their league performance. Nonetheless, Roberto De Zerbi has steered them to a respectable mid-table position.
In their last six games, Manchester United have accumulated eight points, netting 10 goals while conceding 12.
Despite their recent home victory, they have struggled on the road, enduring a five-match winless streak away from home.
Brighton have only managed five points from their last six fixtures, scoring just four goals and conceding 11.
Their recent 2-1 loss to Chelsea marked their second consecutive match without a win.
At home, the Seagulls have lost three of their last four games, including the clash against Chelsea.
Brighton have scored 55 goals this season but have conceded 60. Similarly, Manchester United have found the net 55 times while allowing 58 goals against them.
Head-to-Head:
Brighton have had the upper hand against Manchester United in recent encounters, winning their last four Premier League meetings.
The Seagulls secured a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in their previous encounter this season.
Danny Welbeck, a former United player, scored in the 20th minute, with Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro adding to the tally. Hannibal Mejbri managed a consolation goal for United.
Team News & Updates:
Bruno Fernandes leads United’s scoring charts with 10 league goals. He returned to action against Newcastle after recovering from an injury.
Joao Pedro, who scored against United earlier this season, is Brighton’s top scorer with nine goals. Manager Roberto De Zerbi will be counting on United’s defensive vulnerabilities to secure a home win.
Prediction & Analysis
Despite Manchester United’s quality, Brighton’s recent success against them suggests a challenging fixture for the Red Devils.
We predict a win for Brighton, the Seagulls aim to continue their winning streak over United at home.
- Brighton 2-1 Manchester United
