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FA Cup: Brighton vs Manchester United – Match Preview, Tips, Odds

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Get some valuable betting insights into the Brighton vs Manchester United showdown in the FA Cup with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

Brighton go up against Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday in a thrilling FA Cup semi-final match.

Last month, Brighton cruised to the last four of the competition by thrashing Grimsby Town 5-0 in the quarter-finals, while Manchester United defeated Fulham 3-1.

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Brighton Form

Brighton beat Bournemouth by 0-2 and lost 2-1 against Tottenham, before defeating Chelsea 1-2. In their last six FA Cup home matches, Brighton won four times. They’ve drawn once and lost once, scoring 11 and conceding four goals.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United added four points to their collection in their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw with Sevilla. A 0-2 win against Nottingham Forest followed, before a 3-0 defeat against Sevilla in their most recent match. The Red Devils managed a decent return of three wins in their last six FA Cup away matches, in which they scored 13 while also conceding six times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Brighton vs Manchester United Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Brighton and Manchester United. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Brighton have scored in 24 of the last 25 matches
  • Brighton have not lost 14 of the last 16 matches
  • In 5 of the last 7 Brighton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Manchester United have not lost 17 of the last 19 matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Manchester United have won 4 of the last 5 matches
  • Manchester United have scored in 4 of the last 5 matches

Brighton vs Manchester United – Players in Form

Fred may lead the FA Cup goal charts, but it was Bruno Fernandes who stole the show in Manchester United’s last game in the competition. The midfielder scored a brace to seal a 3-1 win over Fulham. As for Brighton, Evan Ferguson has put away three goals in his last two FA Cup outings.

Brighton vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Full-time result

Brighton racked up six wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at a neutral venue, drew one and lost three. Manchester United won four of their previous 10 away, drew two and lost four times.

Both teams to score

Brighton scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Manchester United scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Erik ten Hag’s side managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Brighton’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.1 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Manchester United, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. Brighton scored at least once in their previous 9 matches.

Match predictions: Brighton vs Manchester United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Brighton and Manchester United seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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