MU vs Brighton Prediction, 11:30 p.m. October 25: Countering the 'nemesis'

TPO - Football commentary MU vs Brighton, round 9 Premier League 2025/26, at 11:30 p.m. on October 25 - Information on forces, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. MU aims to extend their winning streak when hosting Brighton at home. But to do that, the "Red Devils" must overcome an opponent that has made them taste bitter fruit many times in recent seasons.

Pre-match comments

After a difficult start to the season, MU is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Two consecutive victories in the Premier League against Sunderland (2-0) and especially against the reigning champions Liverpool (2-1) right at Anfield have helped coach Ruben Amorim and his team regain their confidence and fighting spirit.

The goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire not only brought MU a historic first victory at Anfield since 2016, but also marked an important turning point in the red team's rebuilding journey. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is probably feeling satisfied as the Portuguese captain begins to leave a clear mark after nearly a year in charge.

Currently, MU has risen to 9th place on the rankings, only 3 points behind the second-placed team Man City. The “Theatre of Dreams” is also gradually returning to being a real support when the home team won all 3 recent home matches against Sunderland, Chelsea and Burnley, equaling the total number of wins in the previous 13 home matches.

The last time MU won more than 3 consecutive games at Old Trafford was from April to August 2023, before that streak was stopped by Brighton with a 3-1 victory.

To continue this impressive run of form, MU need to overcome Brighton, who have won 6 out of the last 7 meetings. The last time the "Red Devils" won Brighton at Old Trafford was in 2021.

Brighton, under the guidance of coach Fabian Hurzeler, have maintained their free-flowing attacking style despite some shaky periods. The Seagulls have alternated between wins and draws in their last four games, including two impressive wins, a 3-1 win over Chelsea and a 2-1 win over Newcastle.

The hero in the victory over Newcastle was none other than former MU player, Danny Welbeck, with a double, including the winning goal in the 84th minute. With 13 points after 8 rounds, Brighton is ranked right behind MU with only 1 point less.

However, Brighton still showed weaknesses in defense. They only had 1 clean sheet in the last 20 Premier League matches, a worrying record for a team that often plays high. But on the other hand, Hurzeler's team only lost 2/13 recent matches (won 7, drew 4), proving their remarkable tenacity and stability.

With that form, Brighton can be confident when traveling to Old Trafford, where they have won all three of their recent Premier League games. The only team with a longer winning streak at MU is Manchester City, with five consecutive victories from 1968 to 1972.

Force information

MU will be without Lisandro Martinez due to a serious knee injury suffered in February. Harry Maguire and Mason Mount are still doubtful due to minor injuries.

On the other side of the front line, Brighton are still without Solly March, Adam Webster and Jack Hinshelwood. Meanwhile, Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda are undergoing fitness tests before the match.

Expected lineup:

MU (3-4-3): Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko.

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck.

Score prediction: MU 3-2 Brighton

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