Old Trafford | EFL Cup 3rd round 2026-27 | Wednesday, September 16 | 8pm BST
Two sides who had very contrasting Sunday’s in the Premier League, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Man United vs Brighton odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Man United Vs Brighton Odds
Going into Wednesday’s clash at Old Trafford, the Man United vs Brighton EFL Cup odds favour the Red Devils. Michael Carrick’s side are 5/6, the draw is online at 31/10 and the Seagulls can be backed at 14/5.
Ahead of the match, the latest Man United vs Brighton betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Man United Vs Brighton Preview
On Sunday, Man United lost 1-0 to Man City in controversial circumstances at Old Trafford. The red card for Phil Foden, the lack of punishment for Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire escaping at least a card for launching Enzo Fernandez to the ground. And of course, that goal by Erling Haaland. All of which, means United have just one win from their opening four league fixtures.
As for Brighton, they walloped Coventry for five with centre-back Lewis Dunk helping himself to a superb long-range effort. The Seagulls have scored 13 times already this season and find themselves in fine form as they embark on another famous victory in the red half of Manchester.
Man United Vs Brighton H2H Record
Of the 38 previous encounters between Man United and Brighton, it’s the former who can boast the most wins with 23. The Seagulls have won this fixture on ten occasions with four of the last five coming at Old Trafford – which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Man United vs Brighton betting.
Man United vs Brighton H2H record:
- Man United wins – 23
- Draws – 5
- Brighton wins – 10
Man United Vs Brighton Team News
Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, Amad Diallo, Tom Heaton and former Seagull Carlos Baleba are ruled out for Man United. After the derby loss on Sunday, Michael Carrick is expected to mix up his starting XI which could see starts for Benjamin Sesko and Andrey Santos.
As for Brighton, they too are set to freshen things up. However, man of the moment Pascal Gross is likely to keep his place in the starting lineup with Georginio Rutter, Femi Azeez and Michael Svoboda all pushing to start pending successful fitness tests.
Man United Vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Man United potential lineup:
Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui; Mainoo, Santos; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Sesko
Brighton potential lineup:
Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, Boscagli; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper; Kostoulas
Man United Vs Brighton TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Man United vs Brighton is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR (8pm kick-off). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Supporters can also tune in on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Man United Vs Brighton Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- EFL Cup stats – This will be the first League Cup clash since Man United’s 3-0 win at the Amex in 2020. Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and Paul Pogba netted in the 4th round match.
- Man United stats – Michael Carrick’s side have kept just one clean sheet in five attempts across all competitions in 2026-27.
- Brighton stats – Four of the last five H2H meetings at Old Trafford have ended in victory for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
Top Betting Angles for Man United vs Brighton
- Over 2.5 goals: Landed in the last five H2H clashes in all comps. Currently at 4/9.
- BTTS (Yes): Came in across four of the last five H2H encounters in all competitions. Our football betting markets have BTTS (yes) available at 4/9.
- Anytime goalscorers: Benjamin Sesko (11/10), Bryan Mbeumo (8/5), Charalampos Kostoulas (7/4) and Maxim De Cuyper (17/5) are worth consideration.
Man United Vs Brighton Prediction
With Man United already on the ropes this term and Brighton scoring goals for fun – coupled with the Seagulls favourable recent record at Old Trafford – we are going to predict a win for the Fabian Hurzeler’s troops on Wednesday night.
Prediction: Man United 1-3 Brighton
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