Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion meet in an EFL Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday, kicking off at 8pm UK time, with the hosts fancied.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson fancies Manchester United to edge a competitive tie at Old Trafford.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United to win | 10/11 (Matchbook) | United have home advantage and stronger squad depth for a rotated cup night, and Brighton have found Old Trafford a tough venue in recent visits. The Seagulls often shuffle their pack in this competition, weakening their spine, and at odds against evens the hosts look the sensible starting point in a market that expects a home win. |
| Man Utd to win 2-1 | 15/2 (bet365) | Brighton rarely go quietly and usually carry a goal threat even in changed sides, so a clean sheet feels optimistic. A 2-1 home win captures United edging a competitive tie while conceding once, and it is one of the shortest correct scores on the board behind the draw options. At 15/2 it offers real value on the likeliest winning margin. |
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How Manchester United go into the game
Manchester United lost 1-0 at home to Manchester City in the derby but hammered Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League before that. Old Trafford wants a response.
Dangerous at home, United will fancy their chances of progressing.
How Brighton & Hove Albion go into the game
Brighton won 5-0 at Coventry in the Premier League at the weekend, a ruthless away display. They travel to Old Trafford full of confidence.
Free-scoring and dangerous, Brighton carry a real threat and will not fear this trip.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05/26 | Brighton | 0-3 | Man Utd |
| 11/01/26 | Man Utd | 1-2 | Brighton |
| 25/10/25 | Man Utd | 4-2 | Brighton |
| 19/01/25 | Man Utd | 1-3 | Brighton |
| 24/08/24 | Brighton | 2-1 | Man Utd |
An unpredictable, high-scoring fixture with the last five meetings split evenly and every game producing at least three goals. Brighton have been a persistent thorn, including two wins at Old Trafford, though United struck back with a comfortable win on the south coast.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United to win | 10/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home advantage and squad depth favour the hosts. |
| Man Utd to win 2-1 | 15/2 | ⭐⭐ | Brighton usually carry a goal, so a 2-1 home win appeals. |
| Both teams to score | 8/15 | ⭐⭐ | Both sides tend to score in this fixture. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 40/85 | ⭐⭐ | Goals expected between two attacking sides. |
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion score prediction
Brighton are dangerous and will score, but United’s home advantage should just about tell in an open tie. Score prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion.
