Manchester United and Brighton face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 16/09/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Man Utd vs Brighton FC, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Manchester United vs Brighton
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Manchester United Win
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Manchester United F.C. preview
Manchester United comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 13 draws, and 9 losses.
Manchester United's attack has scored 83 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.89.
The offence system of Manchester United is led by Benjamin Šeško as the top scorer of the season. The slovenian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bruno Fernandes, who has contributed with 21 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. preview
On the other hand, Brighton comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses.
Brighton's attack has scored 78 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.63.
The offence system of Brighton is led by Danny Welbeck as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yankuba Minteh, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 57 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Head to head: Manchester United vs Brighton
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