Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
3rd-placed Manchester United (19-11-7) travel to American Express Stadium in Falmer to face 7th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion (14-11-12) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Brighton & Hove Albion come into this in mixed form (LWLWD) while Manchester United are in outstanding form (WDWWW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | American Express Stadium, Falmer |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Brighton & Hove Albion — LWLWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 1-0 | Leeds United |
| W | 3-0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| L | 3-1 | Newcastle United |
| W | 3-0 | Chelsea |
| D | 2-2 | Tottenham Hotspur |
Manchester United — WDWWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-2 | Nottingham Forest |
| D | 0-0 | Sunderland |
| W | 3-2 | Liverpool |
| W | 2-1 | Brentford |
| W | 1-0 | Chelsea |
Brighton & Hove Albion have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 loss to Leeds United. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Manchester United have picked up 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Despite being on the road, Manchester United's recent form is notably better than their opponents. If they can carry that confidence into this match, they have a real chance of taking all three points.
Key Players
Brighton & Hove Albion
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Danny Welbeck | Matches: 36, Goals: 13 |
| Goals | Diego Gómez | Matches: 31, Goals: 5 |
| Assists | Yankuba Minteh | Matches: 33, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Jan Paul van Hecke | Matches: 35, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Danny Welbeck | 56 |
| Total Shots | Yankuba Minteh | 41 |
| Saves | Bart Verbruggen | 101 |
Manchester United
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Benjamin Sesko | Matches: 30, Goals: 11 |
| Goals | Matheus Cunha | Matches: 33, Goals: 10 |
| Assists | Bruno Fernandes | Matches: 34, Assists: 20 |
| Assists | Diogo Dalot | Matches: 34, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Matheus Cunha | 90 |
| Total Shots | Bruno Fernandes | 84 |
| Saves | Senne Lammens | 77 |
| Saves | Altay Bayindir | 13 |
Players to Watch
Danny Welbeck has been Brighton & Hove Albion's standout performer this season, contributing 13 goals in 36 appearances. The Brighton & Hove Albion talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Manchester United will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Yankuba Minteh (4 assists in 33 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Manchester United, Benjamin Sesko leads the way with 11 goals in 30 appearances. Bruno Fernandes has contributed 20 assists in 34 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Brighton & Hove Albion defense with creative passing. Manchester United will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | +43 | 82 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | +43 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | +6 | 62 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 59 |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | +4 | 56 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | +9 | 53 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +7 | 52 |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +3 | 52 |
Season Stats Comparison
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Stat | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Goal Difference | 16 |
| 52 | Goals Scored | 66 |
| 33 | Assists | 43 |
| 43 | Goals Conceded | 50 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion (ML) | -120 |
| Manchester United (ML) | 275 |
| Spread | BHA -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Brighton & Hove Albion as the slight favorite at -120, with Manchester United the underdog at 275. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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