Brighton vs. Man United Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 24)
- When: Sunday, May 24, 2026. 11:00 AM ET
- Where: Amex Stadium, Brighton, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Brighton vs. Man United Preview
Brighton will still be playing for important points on the final day of the English Premier League season, as a victory will secure Europa League qualification. Man United will be the visitors to the Amex Stadium after going five matches without defeat to secure third spot.
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Brighton Stats & Team News
There is still a job to do for Fabian Hürzeler and his Brighton players this weekend, as a win will secure just their second-ever season in Europe. Their momentum has been halted in recent weeks, losing two of their previous three, and winning just twice across their last five.
However, their reliable home record has been eye-catching this season, winning nine of their 18 at the Amex, and suffering defeats in just 17% of their home fixtures. Danny Welbeck has enjoyed an excellent campaign, and he will be looking to add to his haul of 13 league goals against his boyhood club on Sunday. Kaoru Mitoma and Adam Webster will be missing due to injury.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Vebruggen (GK); Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; March, Gross; Minteh, Hinshelwood, Rutter; Welbeck
Man United Stats & Team News
Michael Carrick’s job as interim boss is done, as Man United will be playing Champions League soccer next season. Such has been the improvement under Carrick, it is expected that the former Red Devils star will be handed the permanent role before Sunday’s fixture at the Amex.
United have been in excellent recent form, winning four of their last five, and scoring at least once in all but one of their fixtures in 2026. Matheus Cunha has thrived under Carrick, with the Brazilian scoring three in his last five. Bruno Fernandes will have his sights on the outright EPL assists record. Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt will miss out due to injury.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Cunha
Head-to-Head Trends
- Brighton have won three of their last four head-to-head encounters against Man United.
- The Red Devils have won on just one of their last five trips to the Amex.
Brighton vs. Man United Picks
Given that Man United have nothing to play for this weekend, it is easy to make a case for Brighton recording the win that they require to secure Europa League soccer. The Seagulls have an excellent recent record against United, which includes a 2-1 win in the most recent encounter.
