As the Premier League resumes after the international break, second placed Manchester United face a relegation threatened Brighton side on Sunday night at Old Trafford. Manchester United had been in superb form in the league before the break, however were defeated by Leicester in the FA cup just before the break. Brighton on the other hand have been decent over the last few months after a poor start.
Some of betting predictions for Manchester United vs Brighton match are:
Manchester United vs Brighton Betting Tips
Safe Bets
Manchester United have been solid defensively in the league with four consecutive clean sheets. Their defenders were also strong over the international break and hence we expect them to dominate against Brighton’s weak attack. Hence betting on Manchester United to keep a clean sheet at odds of 2.15 (betway) gives more than double returns at minimal risk.
Bruno Fernandes will be looking to get back on the scoresheet as the final leg of the league starts and the race for the golden boot intensifies. He is only goal behind the top scorer and is United’s first choice penalty and freekick taker, therefore betting on him to score at odds of 2.40 (bet365) is a safe bet.
Manchester United have dominated against weak teams and scored three goals against Brighton in the reverse fixture at the start of the season. Therefore betting on them to score in both halves at odds of 2.62 (bet365) is one of the best bets of the match.
Quick Rich
Manchester United have a world class squad while Brighton have been unbalanced throughout the season, therefore we expect United to dominate the match and betting on the, to win both halves at odds of 4.33 (bet365) gives high returns.
Bruno Fernandes scored the winner against Brighton in their last meeting and has three goals and one assist against them in two meetings. Therefore another good bet will be to bet on him to outscore the opposition at odds of 3.60 (betway).
Win/Lose/Draw
Manchester United will be looking to maintain their second place in the league and after a well rested break, their top players will be well rested. Hence we expect United to easily win the match at odds of 1.65 (betway).
Bet During the Match
Martial had a small injury during the break and was out of form, hence if Edinson Cavani starts the match as the striker, we suggest betting on him to score at odds of 2.30 (betway).
Manchester United overall form: WDWWL
Brighton overall form: LLLWW