Manchester United vs Brighton Prediction & Tips
Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion rally at Old Trafford in a FA Cup quarter-final encounter. There has been only 1 direct showdown in the last 3 years between these two teams, on 11-25-2017, which ended Manchester United’s 1-0 win. In this match, the home factor could play an important role, as Brighton & Hove Albion show significant differences in the results achieved at home and away.
Manchester United Analysis
The home team arrives at this stage of the FA Cup (Quarterfinals) after having played previous qualifiers with: Huddersfield Town, Yeovil Town and Derby County. This is a little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches has recorded 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats as a visitor, with 24 goals scored and 15 conceded, against 11 victories , 2 draws and 2 defeats at home, with 26 goals scored and 10 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat at home with Sevilla by (1-2). Manchester United won 6, drew 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 home games for all competitions. His attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 5 times but managed to turn the score in 2. There were 1 periods in the last 20 home games in all competitions: he suffered 4 of his 11 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘ ).
Manchester United come to this game unmotivated after being eliminated from the League of Campões, losing at home against Sevilla by 1-2. We remember that the Red Devils beat Huddersfield in the last round of the FA Cup. Without great surprises, coach José Mourinho should keep the team in 4-2-3-1 privileging ball possession and organized attacks, especially through the right: Lingard is very fast and competent in driving the ball to the attack. The offensive Romelu Lukaku is Manchester United’s best finisher in several competitions with 24 goals scored. Besides the quality of this player, we highlight the positioning of the Matic sock. For this game the coach of the house can not count on Herrera, Ibrahimovic and Blind, all with physical problems.
Review of Brighton & Hove Albion
The visiting team arrives at this stage of the FA Cup (Quarterfinals) after having played previous qualifiers with: Coventry City, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with a total of 8 goals scored and 17 conceded. Already inside the home, won 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses, with a total of 23 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the last game he played, for the Barclays Premier League, lost with Everton away by (2-0). In the last 10 games as a visitor Brighton & Hove Albion won 1, drew 3 and lost 6. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they conceded in 9 of the last 10 games but their attack has regularly scored , having scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and never managed to turn the board.
The Brighton team come to this unmotivated game after having added a 2-0 defeat at Everton to add their third consecutive win in several competitions. In the last round of the FA Cup, the visitors beat Coventry 3-1 without a problem. In the home team, Chris Hughton should prepare for the derby 4-2-3-1 in favor of a defensive formation and counterattacks. The front man, Englishman Glenn Murray, is Brighton’s best finisher in several competitions with 13 goals scored. For this game, the visiting coach is forced to leave Sidwell out due to injury.
Manchester United – Brighton FREE TIPS
Manchester United – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
