Manchester United vs Brighton Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: League Cup
· Round of 32 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
0 - 3
Manchester United
1 - 2
Brighton
4 - 2
Brighton
1 - 3
Brighton
2 - 1
Manchester United
0 - 2
Manchester United
1 - 3
Brighton
1 - 0
Manchester United
0 - 0
Manchester United
Top scorers
League Cup
T. Barry
Everton
4goals
H. Leonard
Peterborough
4goals
R. Cleary
Barnsley
3goals
C. Evans
Fleetwood Town
3goals
V. Castellanos
West Ham
3goals
C. Wilson
Brentford
3goals
D. Welbeck
Chelsea
3goals
R. Christie
Bournemouth
3goals
Y. Salech
Cardiff
3goals
J. BowenWest Ham
2goals
Recent form
3 - 2
AS Roma
W
2 - 0
Manchester United
L
0 - 3
Bournemouth
L
4 - 1
Manchester United
L
1 - 1
Manchester United
D
2 - 0
Manchester United
L
1 - 1
Tottenham
D
1 - 1
Manchester United
D
2 - 3
Brighton
L
0 - 1
Manchester City
L
0 - 1
Brighton
W
2 - 2
Brighton
D
2 - 0
Brighton
L
0 - 0
Brighton
D
5 - 0
Crystal Palace
W
4 - 0
Kauno Žalgiris
W
0 - 2
Brighton
W
3 - 0
Arsenal
W
2 - 3
Brighton
W
0 - 5
Brighton
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Manchester United · 1.1 Brighton
Goal lines
Team comparison
Manchester United vs Brighton: preview and prediction
Manchester United host Brighton in the England League Cup (Round of 32) on Wednesday, 16th September 2026 at 20:00 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Manchester United are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-L-L-L-W). Brighton have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-D-L-D-W).
In the last 9 meetings, Manchester United won 3, Brighton won 5 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Manchester United and 1.1 for Brighton. It gives Manchester United the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 2.03.
Manchester United vs Brighton FAQs
What is the best prediction for Manchester United vs Brighton?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (2.03 odds).
Who will win Manchester United vs Brighton?
Manchester United are favourites: our model gives Manchester United 44%, the draw 27% and Brighton 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Manchester United vs Brighton?
Kick-off is on Wednesday, 16th September 2026 at 20:00 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Who is the referee?
F. Hallam is in charge of this game.