Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Manchester City when they face Brighton in the EFL Cup. The Red Devils failed to impress against the ten-man Citizens and will be determined to produce a much better display on home soil. Rotation is possible, with Benjamin Sesko, Andrey Santos, and Mason Mount all pushing for a start. United have won 40% of their last 10 matches, scoring 2.20 goals per game, while their home average rises to 2.33.
Brighton, meanwhile, arrive in confident mood after an emphatic 5-0 victory over Coventry City. The Seagulls have won 50% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly impressive in front of goal, averaging 2.10 goals per game. Their defensive numbers are even more eye-catching, with Brighton keeping six clean sheets in that 10-game period and conceding just 0.90 goals per match. Mitoma, Minteh, Wieffer, and Hinshelwood remain sidelined, while Osman, Struijk, and O’Riley are pushing for starts. With 15 of the previous 22 H2H meetings producing over 2.5 goals, another open encounter could be on the cards.
United's matches average 3.60 goals, while 68% of the last 22 H2H meetings went over this line. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals total (82% H2H).
This EFL Cup match will be played on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Manchester United vs Brighton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Manchester United 2 - 2 Brighton
Manchester United vs Brighton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Benjamin Sesko @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Benjamin Sesko @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Jaouen Hadjam @ 160 Odds
- European Handicap: Brighton +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -106 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Man Utd to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 650 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Man Utd - No @ -400 Odds
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View OfferManchester United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwddllwdwl | 1.50 |
| Home | wdlwwl | 1.67 |
| Away | wdld | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.89 | 1.98 | 1.74 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.20 | 1.18 |
Brighton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwdwwldw | 1.70 |
| Home | lwwwwd | 2.17 |
| Away | ldlw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.17 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 2.09 | 1.98 | 2.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.97 | 0.85 | 1.15 |
Manchester United vs Brighton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Manchester United (55%)
22 Matches
Brighton (41%)
Manchester United vs Brighton Past Results
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