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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion betting tips
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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Match details
Match: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Competition: Premier League
Date: April 4, 2021
Kick-off time: 7:30 pm, April 4, 2021 (UK time)
Stadium: Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: A general view of the Nike Merlin matchball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford on February 23, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United have the chance to extend their lead in second place to four points on Sunday.
The Red Devils were defeated 3-1 by Leicester City in the FA Cup in their last outing ending a run of 14 games unbeaten.
Brighton claimed back to back wins just before the international break beating Southampton and Newcastle.
The Seagulls are now six points above the bottom three with a game in hand over Fulham.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Daniel James of Manchester United scores a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Recommended bets
Marcus Rashford to score first. The forward returned to training this week and is set to start from the off on Sunday.
Rashford netted against Brighton at the start of the season and will be hoping to do the same again at Old Trafford.
The 23-year-old is United’s second-leading goal scorer this season with 18 goals in all competitions.
Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 26, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion – recent form and head to head statistics
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Manchester United FC vs Granada CF - 2:0
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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Manchester United FC - 1:3
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Granada CF vs Manchester United FC - 0:2
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Manchester United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC - 2:1
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Leicester City FC vs Manchester United FC - 3:1
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Everton FC - 0:0
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Manchester United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC - 2:1
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Newcastle United FC - 3:0
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Southampton FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC - 1:2
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Leicester City FC - 1:2
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| April 15, 2021 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 0 | Granada CF |
| April 11, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 1 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| April 8, 2021 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | Granada CF | 0 - 2 | Manchester United FC |
| April 4, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| March 21, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 3 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
| April 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 - 0 | Everton FC |
| April 4, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| March 20, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 3 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| March 14, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Southampton FC | 1 - 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| March 6, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| Manchester United FC | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Matches played | 31 |
| 18 | Matches won | 7 |
| 413 | Goal attempts | 382 |
| 178 | Shots on goal | 121 |
| 114 | Shots off goal | 136 |
| 160 | Corner kicks | 186 |
| 56% | Average ball possession | 49% |
| 121 | Shots blocked | 121 |
| 56 | Cards given | 42 |
| 361 | Free kicks | 357 |
| 65 | Offsides | 46 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 8 | Shots on bar | 8 |
| 47 | Goals by foot | 27 |
| 11 | Goals by head | 5 |
| 61 | Goals scored | 33 |
| 34 | Goals conceded | 38 |
| Manchester United FC | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Matches | 10 |
| 5 | Home Matches | 5 |
| 5 | Away Matches | 5 |
| 21 | Total Goals | 9 |
| 2.1 | Average Goals Scored | 0.9 |
| 8 | Wins | 2 |
| 2 | Losses | 8 |
| 0 | Draws | 0 |
| April 4, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| September 30, 2020 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| September 26, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 2 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| June 30, 2020 | Premier League 19/20 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| November 10, 2019 | Premier League 19/20 | Manchester United FC | 3 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Match preview
Manchester United suffered their first defeat in 14 just before the international break as they lost to Leicester.
The Red Devils missed the chance to advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat.
However, in the league, they have the chance to move four points clear of the Foxes after they were beaten by Man City.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side look set to once again secure Champions League qualification given their eight points gap, with a game in hand, over fifth place.
Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Fred gestures during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Leicester City and Manchester United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on March 21, 2021. – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Brighton’s survival boost
Brighton managed to secure back to back wins before the international break to give their hopes of survival a massive boost.
The Seagulls edged past Southampton at St Mary’s winning 2-1 before hammering Newcastle 3-0.
Graham Potter’s side produced an impressive display against Newcastle with goals from Danny Welbeck, Neil Maupay and Leandro Trossard securing the points.
They remain in 16th but have a six-point lead over Fulham and a game in hand.
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Danny Welbeck misses from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Saturday February 27, 2021. (Photo by Peter Powell/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United team news vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial are both major doubts to feature on Sunday.
Martial went off injured whilst in action for France and is set to miss the game.
However, United have been handed a double boost with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood both available.
The duo returned to training after recovering from injuries and are set to feature.
Juan Mata and Phil Jones both remain sidelined.
France’s forward Anthony Martial (R) receives assistance after an injury during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group D football match between Kazakhstan and France, at the Astana Arena, in Nur-Sultan, on March 28, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Brighton & Hove Albion team news vs Manchester United
Aaron Connolly is set to be available once again having returned to training.
Connolly has been struggling with a foot injury but is set to feature against United.
Dan Burn is also close to making a return, although Sunday is expected to arrive too soon for him.
He is likely to join Percy Tau and Adam Webster in returning to action against Everton.
Tariq Lamptey, Solly March and Florin Andone all remain sidelined.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Aaron Connolly of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after he scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at American Express Community Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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