Brighton v Man Utd

Brighton vs Manchester United Preview

Brighton and Manchester United will do battle once again down on the south coast in Saturday lunchtime's kick-off at the AMEX Stadium in what is a replay of the final game of last season with Brighton in confident mood following last weekend's comprehensive 3-0 win away from home at Everton while Manchester United also got themselves off to a good start last weekend in this new Premier League season with a 1-0 home win against Fulham.

Last week's 3-0 win at Goodison Park though was something of an exception rather than the rule for Brighton who have now managed to pick up just two wins in their previous 11 games overall in the English top flight which includes a 1-0 home win against Aston Villa towards the end of last season.

However, The Seagulls have also been handed six defeats within this 11-game period and it is interesting to note that four of these six losses were incurred on home soil at their AMEX Stadium; defeats at the hands of Arsenal 3-0, Manchester City 4-0, Chelsea 2-1 and Manchester United 2-0 suggest the south coast hosts might struggle again in Saturday's lunchtime encounter.

In addition, six of Brighton's last 11 games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Manchester United had to make do with just a 1-0 win over Fulham in last week's curtain-raiser of this new Premier League season but nevertheless, Erik ten Hag and his side will have been pleased to pick up all three points.

United managed to pick up where they left off at the end of last season as the Red Devils collected wins in the Premier League against Newcastle United and Brighton, along with recording a 2-1 victory over rival neighbours, Manchester City, in last season's FA Cup final which also earned Erik ten Hag's side a place in this season's Europa League.

However, the visitors have managed to win just five wins within their last 14 matches in the English top flight, only one of which was on the road which came in the form of the aforementioned 2-0 win at Saturday's upcoming opponents, Brighton.

The goals market appeals though as six out of Manchester United's last 10 matches overall in the Premier League have resulted in Over 2.5 goals and both Brighton and Manchester United will be eager to post back-to-back wins in the early stage of this top flight season on Saturday lunchtime.

Brighton v Manchester United Verdict

Eight of the last 14 meetings between Brighton and Manchester United have resulted in Over 2.5 goals while Manchester United have won nine of the previous 14 encounters and the visitors could prevail once again on Saturday.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester United win @ 2.62

Correct Score: Manchester United win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.60