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Brighton

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24 May 2026

15:00 (UTC+0)

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Manchester United

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The European dream is on the line for Brighton as they host a Manchester United side with nothing left to play for in this season finale. While the Seagulls must win to climb into 6th place, United's manager Michael Carrick has signaled a willingness to experiment with a squad already locked into 3rd.

Home Motivation

High

Brighton has massive stakes as they are 7th and only 3 points away from the Europa League spot (6th) but also risk falling out of European qualification entirely.

Away Motivation

Medium

Manchester United is mathematically locked into 3rd place with no sporting stakes left in the league, though individual records (Fernandes' assist record) remain a factor.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

1.13

xG conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.34

Brighton is tighter defensively on a recent-form basis, which is vital against United's high creation rates

40%

BTTS %

Last 10 matches

80%

United matches are twice as likely to see both teams score based on their last 10 league games

57%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

50%

Brighton typically dominates the ball in recent matches, well above the league avg for control

38%

Shot accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

35%

Brighton has been more clinical in recent form compared to United's weighted average

Form & Streaks

Brighton has won 5 of their last 10 matches at the Amex in the Premier League

Manchester United saw both teams score in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches

Brighton has won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters against United

Tactical Overview

Form at the Amex has been a fortress lately, with Brighton securing dominant 3-0 wins over both Wolves and Chelsea in their last five home outings. They currently trend at 57% possession in recent matches (weighted toward most recent), a control they will look to exert against a United side missing the defensive stability of M. de Ligt and the experience of Casemiro. Manchester United remains a high-volatility side away from home, seeing both teams score in 80% of their last 10 league matches, including a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. However, with Bruno Fernandes entering the match with high momentum as Player of the Season, United still pose a threat despite their mathematical security. Brighton holds a historical edge, winning three of the last five meetings, including a 2-1 victory just four months ago.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Brighton lean on Pascal Groß in midfield, Jan Paul van Hecke and Ferdi Kadıoğlu at the back, with Bart Verbruggen in goal.

Absences

K. Mitoma

Thigh Injury

OUT

S. Tzimas

Knee Injury

OUT

A. Webster

Knee Injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Brighton lean on Pascal Groß in midfield, Jan Paul van Hecke and Ferdi Kadıoğlu at the back, with Bart Verbruggen in goal.

Absences

K. Mitoma

Thigh Injury

OUT

S. Tzimas

Knee Injury

OUT

A. Webster

Knee Injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Manchester United lean on Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo in midfield, Luke Shaw at the back, with Senne Lammens in goal.

Absences

Casemiro

Inactive

OUT

M. de Ligt

Back Injury

OUT

B. Sesko

Leg Injury

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

S. Barrott

23 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Cards/G

3.9

avg 4.0

Fouls/G

19.4

avg 21.6

Pen Rate

0.30

Normal

S. Barrott is an average official who has issued 3.91 cards per game across 23 Premier League matches this season, nearly identical to the league average of 3.98. His tendency to award 19.4 fouls per game is slightly lower than the league avg of 21.64, which should allow the game to flow and potentially limit total card counts.

Key Note

awards penalties at 0.30/game.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

24C, partly sunny

Temperature

23.6°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

6 km/h

Humidity

60%

The mild 23.6°C temperature and negligible 6km/h winds will provide ideal conditions for both teams to play their preferred technical games. No significant impact on goals or set-piece quality is expected from these conditions.

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