Kick-off: October 25 2025, 17:30 BST
Stadium: Old Trafford
Brighton vs Manchester United
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Match Reports & Analysis
Manchester United vs
Brighton
Oct 25, 2025 5:30 pm
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Match details
Confirmed lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: S. Lammens
- Defenders: L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw
- Midfielders: A. Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot
- Forwards: B. Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, B. Šeško
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: B. Verbruggen
- Defenders: M. Wieffer, J. van Hecke, L. Dunk, F. Kadıoğlu
- Midfielders: C. Baleba, Y. Ayari
- Forwards: Y. Minteh, G. Rutter, D. Welbeck
Missing players
Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martínez due to a knee injury, which might impact their defensive stability. His absence in the backline could be a crucial factor against a competitive Brighton attack.
Brighton faces a significant challenge with multiple players missing due to injuries. J. Hinshelwood, S. March, A. Webster, B. Gruda, K. Mitoma, and J. Veltman are all sidelined, weakening their options considerably going into this match.
Match background
This fixture is pivotal for both teams as Manchester United currently sits in 9th place with 13 points, while Brighton is closely behind in 10th with 12 points. A win could potentially shift their standing and reaffirm their ambitions for European qualification.
Recent form
Manchester United has shown resilience with a record of two wins, one loss, and one win in their last four matches. Their scoring has been decent, averaging 1.4 goals per game, but their defensive frailties have been highlighted by conceding 1.5 goals per game.
Brighton’s recent form includes two wins and two draws in their last four outings. They have maintained a steady goal rate, scoring 1.5 goals per game, while their defense has been slightly better, allowing 1.4 goals per game on average.
Head-to-head record
- January 19 2025: Manchester United 1-3 Brighton
- August 24 2024: Brighton 2-1 Manchester United
- May 19 2024: Brighton 0-2 Manchester United
- September 16 2023: Manchester United 1-3 Brighton
- May 04 2023: Brighton 1-0 Manchester United
Prediction
This match is expected to be closely contested given both teams’ recent performances and the notable absences for Brighton. Betting tip: Consider betting on a draw, as both teams are evenly matched and could struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities amidst injuries.
Betting tipConsider betting on a draw, as both teams are evenly matched and could struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities amidst injuries.
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