Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) host Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) at Amex Stadium on Saturday 2 January, kick-off 12:30.

Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5). Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Brighton & Hove Albion 0–3 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Brighton and 1.4 for Man Utd, making Brighton 47% to win, the draw 24% and Man Utd 29%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 62%.