Prediction: Brighton vs Manchester United

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 11/4

Bookmaker: bet365

Brighton & Hove Albion will attempt to move a step closer towards securing their Premier League status tomorrow night, whereas Manchester United will simply want to solidify their position in 2nd leading into the FA Cup final. In theory, it won’t be the most entertaining game in the world, but in practice, we could see something special at the Amex Stadium under the lights.

Brighton

While Brighton can’t mathematically seal survival tomorrow night, they can take a big step towards it by picking up a point or perhaps even three against United. Chris Hughton has done a phenomenal job of guiding the club to a successful first season in the top flight, and there’s every reason to believe that they can be mainstays for years to come if they can avoid relegation this year.

Team News

Davy Propper is back following his suspension, although Steve Sidwell is still out.

Manchester United

Under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, The Red Devils haven’t exactly been playing the most enthralling football in the world – but in many ways, that doesn’t matter, because they’re still in the FA Cup final and are set to finish as runners-up in the Premier League. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but moving forward, there’s cause for optimism at Old Trafford.

Team News

Lukaku has been ruled out but Bailly and Jones should be fit enough to return.

Factors to Consider

• Brighton’s only win in 18 previous meetings came back in 1982.
• The Seagulls haven’t won in their last six PL games, although they are unbeaten in two.
• United are on a three-game win streak in all competitions.
• Their draw against Burnley was the first time they kept a clean sheet in 14 games.
• United have won the last four games between these two teams.

Conclusion

It’s going to be a tough game no matter how many different ways you look at it for United, and we think that’s going to be reflected in the scoreline. It’s unpredictable in many ways, but we’ll go for an entertaining 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 11/4

Bookmaker: bet365