Manchester United vs Brighton Prediction 11 January 2026
🔊 The clash between Manchester United and Brighton is one of the most intriguing fixtures in the third round of the FA Cup. On January 11th, at Old Trafford, the Red Devils will be aiming for their first victory under Darren Fletcher. The Seagulls, who recently upset another Manchester club, will be looking to replicate that success. Can they pull it off again?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Manchester United):
- ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion:
- played 20 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 8, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 33 against 26;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.2, in the 2nd half - 1.75;
- average total goals in the match - 2.95.
Head-to-head statistics Manchester United - Brighton
Manchester United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Burnley, away team - Manchester United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Manchester United vs Burnley):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 1.
Manchester United are continuing to build a new project, but now without Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager had a fallout with the board and was shown the door. Currently, Darren Fletcher is at the helm, and in his first match in charge, the Red Devils couldn't secure a win, drawing with Burnley (2-2). Despite the result, United looked impressive on the pitch and certainly deserved more, having taken as many as thirty shots on goal.
However, it's important to note that the Mancunians have been struggling at home-they have won just 1 of their last 5 matches at Old Trafford. Among their opponents were West Ham (1-1) and Wolverhampton (1-1), both of whom are fighting for survival in the Premier League.
Match Results: Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Manchester City, away - Brighton & Hove Albion). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
In their last eight matches, the Seagulls have secured just one victory. However, their defeats have only come against top-of-the-table teams, and they recently managed to take points off Manchester City (1-1), disrupting the Citizens' title chase. Brighton's away performance is also noteworthy: despite a tough schedule, they have scored in four of their last five away games.
It's important to note that Fabian Hurzeler promised squad rotation during the pre-match press conference, so we can expect to see players who have had limited Premier League minutes for the Seagulls. Jason Steele, James Milner, Danny Welbeck, it's your time to shine!
Match Results: Brighton & Hove Albion
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 8, draws - 1.
- Brighton & Hove Albion won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.65, the guests - 1.3;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.95;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 7.
- Manchester United have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.2 (4.9 - for home team and 4.3 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 8.6 (5.5 - for home team and 3.1 - for away team).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
- Manchester United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have been delivering inconsistent performances, adding extra intrigue and significance to the match. Despite squad rotations, both managers will aim for victory. However, it's particularly crucial for Darren Fletcher. We anticipate that Manchester United will be more aggressive and score a couple of goals, but they won't keep a clean sheet. Considering the current trends and recent performances of both teams, the most reasonable bet is on both teams to score (yes). Our predicted outcome is a 2-1 win for the hosts.
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