Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
English Premier League, KO: 16:00 May 19, 2024, Amex Stadium
MANCHESTER UNITED will be looking to secure seventh-position in the Premier League when they face Brighton at the Amex on the final matchday of the 2023-24 campaign.
The Red Devils kept their European hopes alive with an action-packed 3-2 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
That means Erik ten Hag’s eighth-placed team will need to better the Magpies’ result at Brentford on Sunday to at the very least seal a place in next season’s Europa Conference League.
Of course, United could still end up in the Europa League should they defeat arch-rivals Man City in next weekend’s FA Cup final.
As for Brighton, they will be bidding to hold on to 10th spot with a view to securing a third successive top-half finish.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side go into their final home game of the season off the back of a 2-1 defeat at home to Chelsea.
How the bookies view it: Seagulls to sign off with a win
Despite winning just one of their last nine Premier League games, Brighton are 11/10 (Bet 365) favourites to bank all three points on Sunday.
Manchester United, who have failed to win away from home in the Premier League since mid-February, are 21/10 (Bet 365) outsiders while a share of the South Coast spoils pays 3/1 (Bet 365).
Recent head to heads: Red Devils seeking some respite
Manchester United have lost each of their last four Premier League matches with Brighton, the most recent of which was a 3-1 loss at Old Trafford in September.
United’s last league win at the Amex was way back in 2020, with Bruno Fernandes converting a dramatic injury-time penalty to secure all three points for the visitors.
Players to watch: Diallo to deliver again?
Amad Diallo produced a man of the match display for Manchester United in midweek, scoring a brilliant goal as well as providing an assist for the opener. The Ivory Coast winger is 6/4 (Bet 365) to score or assist on Sunday, while a solitary shot on target also stands out at 8/11 (Bet 365).
Joao Pedro has been involved in both of Brighton’s last two goals at the Amex. The Brazilian forward is 5/4 (Bet 365) to make the net bulge against Man United this weekend.
Predicted line-ups
After scoring in midweek, former Manchester United man Danny Welbeck could be restored to Roberto De Zerbi’s starting XI on Sunday.
Lisandro Martínez marked his return from injury by coming off the bench for Man United on Wednesday night and the Argentine aca could be given a start here with a view to getting up to speed ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup final.
Brighton: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Dunk, Webster, Igor; Gilmour, Gross; Adingra, Pedro, Buonanotte; Welbeck
Man United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; Armrabat, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Anything else catch the eye?
I successfully backed Man United to earn four corners against Arsenal last weekend and we can couple that same selection up with at least one Bruno Fernandes shot for a 4/5 Bet Builder on Bet 365.
The Red Devils are averaging a shade under six corners per-game in the Premier League this season, hitting no fewer than nine against Newcastle last time out.
On the same night, United skipper Bruno Fernandes attempted two efforts on goal, and given that he is averaging 2.8 shots per 90 in the Premier League this season, a shot of any kind at the Amex looks like a nice way of boosting the 4/5 (Bet 365) Bet Builder.
This English Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United will be played on May 19, 2024 and kick off at 16:00. Check below for our tipsters best Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
