Brighton vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds & Props: Bruno Fernandes Primed to Score

Manchester United looks to solidify its stay among the top four as it visits a Brighton and Hove Albion hoping to climb up among the top six. Here, we look at Brighton vs. Man Utd odds, props, and a prediction for Thursday’s Premier League encounter.

The home side Brighton and Hove Albion is currently in 8th place but two points removed from 6th place Tottenham, and four points of separation from 5th place Liverpool. A finish in either of those higher positions would earn The Seagulls qualification to either Europa League or the Europa Conference League.

The Red Devils are looking to secure their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a top-four finish. Man U have a seven-point cushion between their fourth-place standing and rivals Liverpool, but with a handful of matches still left in the season, they’ll want to leave nothing up to chance.

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Brighton vs. Man Utd Odds: Moneyline & Total

Here are the betting lines from top US sportsbooks for Thursday’s Matchday 34 encounter between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United.

These odds reflect the prices for both sides on the three-way line, where a bet on either team is a loss in the event of a draw. BetMGM and DraftKings are offering the best price on Brighton at +100 while BetRivers is offering the best price on both sides, with Man Utd at +275. If you’re thinking a draw in this match, DraftKings looks the way to go at +285.

The odds are likely to change as we get closer to kickoff, and it’s always advised to weigh the options at various sports betting apps to find the best sportsbook bonuses and prices.

Brighton Roster, Injuries, and Betting News

Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi has Brighton on the verge of its best season yet, and possibly its first participation in a European tournament. The Seagulls finished ninth last season, their best Premier League finish, and anything above that would be new territory.

Seven matches remain in their schedule with the first of those against a formidable United side. Brighton has won three of its last five league bouts and is riding a four-match unbeaten streak in home league encounters.

Roster

Brighton is one of a few English sides to feature a current FIFA World Cup winner in Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The club’s No. 10 was one of the standout players for La Albiceleste at Qatar 2022 and a player who saw his value rise greatly due to the worldwide viewership of the tournament.

Alongside him in midfield are two players that rank top 20 in assists among all Premier League rosters. Englishman Solly March has seven to his name while German Pascal Groß is behind him with six. Defender Lewis Dunk leads the league with 2,720, currently edging the likes of Man City’s Rodri and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.

Up top, longtime PL fans will recognize former Manchester Utd and Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck. He, alongside fellow forward Deniz Undav and Groß, are coming off doubles in a 6-0 home victory over the Wolves.

Injuries

Questionable: Joel Veltman, Evan Ferguson

Out: Tariq Lamptey, Adam Lallana, Jakub Moder, Jeremy Sarmiento

Manchester United Roster, Injuries, and Betting News

Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five, winning four of those, in league play. They did play Brighton to a scoreless draw in the FA Cup semifinal, advancing on penalties, and were eliminated by Sevilla, 5-2 agg., in the Europa League quarterfinals.

Former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is in his first year as the manager and has done an exceptional job to restore stability after a revolving door of managers since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 and, recently, the drama around the benching of club legend Cristiano Ronaldo. A direct qualification to the UEFA Champions League would be a resounding barometer for success in year one, with fans hopeful of competing for the league title as the next goal.

Roster

Marcus Rashford leads the Red Devils with 16 league goals this season, placing him fifth on the PL charts. Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen rank top 10 in assists with seven each.

David de Gea is the man between the sticks and leads all goalkeepers with 15 cleansheets. Despite the losses to injury of world-class defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelöf, and Luke Shaw have been solid in the middle of the defense to help the team to four shutouts in league play during the month of April.

Former Real Madrid star Casemiro has been a boost in the midfield since his arrival last August. Winger Jadon Sancho adds another layer of versatility in attack for a tough team for any in the league to face.

Injuries

Questionable: Harry Maguire

Out: Lisandro Martinez, Scott McTominay, Raphael Varane, Tom Heaton, Donny van de Beek

Brighton vs. Man Utd Props

Below is a sampling of props for Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Manchester United.

Anytime Goalscorer (FanDuel):

• Evan Ferguson: +140
• Marcus Rashford: +190
• Julio Enciso: +190
• Danny Welbeck: +200
• Deniz Undav: +230
• Kaoru Mitoma: +240
• Alexis Mac Allister: +290
• Bruno Fernandes: +320
• Jadon Sancho: +490
• Christian Eriksen: +800

Correct Score (FanDuel):

• Brighton 1-0: +1000
• Brighton 2-0: +1100
• Brighton 2-1: +750
• Brighton 3-0: +1900
• Man Utd 1-0: +1600
• Man Utd 2-0: +2200
• Man Utd 2-1: +1200
• Man Utd 3-0: +4700
• 0-0: +1700
• 1-1: +700
• 2-2: +1100
• 3-3: +3700

Total Goal Props (DraftKings):

• Over 0.5 goals -6000, Under 0.5 goals: +1400
• Over 1.5 goals -600, Under 1.5 goals: +425
• Over 2.5 goals -185, Under 2.5 goals: +145
• Over 3.5 goals +140, Under 3.5 goals: -170
• Over 4.5 goals +310, Under 4.5 goals: -425

Brighton vs. Man Utd Prediction

The two sides recently played to a scoreless draw in the FA Cup semifinal on April 23. Man Utd took the emotional victory on penalties, 7-6, to advance to the final but that was on a neutral field at Wembley Stadium.

Of course, the home fans at Falmer will give a boost to a Brighton side playing to clinch its first-ever trip to a European tournament. The odds favor a tight draw but can the emotion of the underdog provide a victory? Will United impose its hierarchy as one of the most historic teams in world football?

Here are a few bets on DraftKings that are worth checking out:

• Under 2.5 goals: +145
• Anytime scorer: Bruno Fernandes: +400
• Player to Have 2 or More Shots on Target: Marcus Rashford (+150), Deniz Undav (+150)

Brighton vs. Man Utd Broadcast Info: Where to Watch

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 4, 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Amex Stadium

Watch this match at one of the following:

• USA Network (English)
• Universo (Spanish)