Brighton vs. Manchester United is one of the standout fixtures of Match-day 2 in the 2024/25 season. This match has grown into a must-watch rivalry in recent years, with both teams consistently putting on thrilling performances. The games between these two sides have been anything but predictable, often resulting in close contests where either team could come out on top.

Brighton, known for their dynamic style of play under Roberto De Zerbi, will be looking to leverage their home advantage at the Amex Stadium. Manchester United, on the other hand, will be eager to showcase their strength and bounce back from any early-season hiccups under Erik ten Hag. The early Saturday kickoff promises to set the tone for the weekend’s football action, with both teams likely to go all out for a crucial three points.

Brighton has started this season so brilliantly and in a dream way with a 3-0 win over Everton on match day 1, which saw them sit at the top of the premier league table. They will be very delighted with themselves for the amount of chances they were able to create and how they were to convert more than any other team in the opening fixtures. They will, however, be ready to carry on the rest of the season in that light as the new season begins. Since their return to the Premier League in 2017, they have remained one of the teams that were not just contempt with being out of the relegation zone but they have many other ambitions of competing in the highest level with every other team in the Premier League. One can see them season after season going toe to toe with every other team in the Premier League with the big names not spared. They will, however, take up this task again as they host Manchester United this weekend. Both teams won their opening fixture and will be willing to go on from there.

Manchester United started off their 2024/25 season in such a strong and energetic fashion following their win over Fulham on Friday. They put up such an energetic performance, which was far from their style of play, some seasons back. They were always quick to close in on their opponent, making it difficult for the opposition team to play through them. They seemed to have carried this drill, which was seen in their pre-season matches into this season’s campaign. They created many chances, which was characteristic of Manchester United, and many as well they missed. They will look to miss less, create more, and convert more this season. Playing Brighton makes it even more difficult they barely get chances in this fixture, and missing them will be suicidal.

They had Joshua Zirkzee to thank for his debut goal that got them the winner against Fulham last weekend. More will be expected against this Manchester United team as this season progresses following the number of talents that have joined the squad.

Both teams had themselves to deal with at the end of the 2023/24 season as they faced each other at the last game of last season. This tie went in favour of Manchester United in 2-0 cushion. Brighton will be eager to do more in this fixture as they will be looking to revenge for the way they lost that match after a trilling performance. However, a lot has changed between these two teams. Following from how brightly Brighton has started off the season, one would feel sorry for Manchester United, knowing fully well that Brighton has always been a problem for them. However, Manchester Unite may be said to be ready for such an energetic outing. That notwithstanding, it will not be an easy encounter for both teams.

Brighton and Manchester United have met themselves 17times. 14 times in the Premier League, 2 times in the FA Cup and once in the Carabao Cup. For the 17time they have met, Manchester United have won 8 times, and Brighton have won 6times. For the 3times they met outside the Premier League fixture, 2time Manchester United won. The only draw between these two came in the FA Cup, which ended 0-0. The match between these two has always been cagey, though Manchester United seem to have a little edge over their host. However, it does not rule out the fact that this fixture has always been a very competitive one. It has not failed short of entertaining moments as only once has this tie ended without a goal from either side. In this fixture, a total of 47 goals have been scored amongst these two, with Manchester United scoring 27 goals while the hosts have scored 19 goals.

In this fixture last season, Brighton won the game 3-1 away from home while Manchester United returned the favor in the closing fixture, winning the game 2-0 away from home and here we are again this season Manchester United away from home, will they win again like they did last season at the Amex stadium? Brighton will be keen to protect their pride and win their home matches while Manchester United will be looking to exact their superiority over Brighton as they would be eying winning them both at home and away from home and that journey begins with this fixture.

The clash between these two teams has promised to be amazing and entertaining as it has been in the previous encounter. The most amazing thing about this fixture is that both teams are keen to set the tune of their season and to stamp their dominance over their opponent. Do not miss this amazing and scintillating meeting!!!

Best Bet: Over 1.5 goals

Correct Score: 2-2