Premier League: Man United vs. Brighton Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 19)

It was a successful midweek round of matches for both Man United and Brighton, as the sides ended their long waits for wins. The Red Devils were forced to come from behind against Southampton, while the Seagulls found life much easier on the road against Ipswich.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET
• Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
• How To Watch: NBC

Odds

Match Preview

Ruben Amorim’s Man United finally got their league form back on track in midweek, ending a run of three defeats in four with a victory against Southampton. Amad Diallo was the hero for the Red Devils, netting a stunning 12-minute hat-trick at Old Trafford. It was a pleasing result for United, who had shown excellent character in recent draws on the road at Liverpool and Arsenal.

Brighton’s sticky run of form also came to an end in midweek, as the Seagulls ended a four-game drawing sequence. It was a vitally important win for the club, as they recorded a win on the road against Ipswich. The success lifted them up to ninth in the standings, and they could climb another position with a win at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday.

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United’s record against Brighton is well worth considering before making picks this weekend. The Red Devils have lost five of their last six against the Seagulls, which includes each of the last two at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, the Seagulls boast a 47% win rate against United, which is the best of any side in Premier League history.

Interestingly, United have been slow starters in this fixture, with their last eleven goals in this fixture being scored in the second half. Meanwhile, the Red Devils haven’t scored in the opening 45 minutes in their last eight league matches against the Seagulls.

It should also be noted that this is the sixth time that these sides have met, with Brighton sitting higher than United in the current standings. When that has occurred, the Seagulls have won each of the last three meetings.

Man United vs. Brighton Picks

United’s defensive issues continued to catch the eye in the first half against Southampton on Thursday. It is unlikely that they will get away with the same mistakes against Brighton on Sunday. Therefore, at the prices available, it could be worth taking a chance on the Seagulls this weekend.

Free Pick:

• Brighton