Brighton 2-1 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been exceptional, with an impressive run of five wins in their last six matches, including a strong start to the Premier League season. The team has been particularly potent in attack, scoring a remarkable 18 goals in these six games, averaging 3 goals per match. Notably, they've recorded three high-scoring games: a 5-1 victory over Kashima, a 4-2 win against Tokyo Verdy, and a 4-0 thrashing of Villarreal CF. Their defensive record is also commendable, with three clean sheets in six games. The only blemish on their recent record is a surprising 2-1 loss to Bromley in a friendly match. Brighton's form suggests they are in excellent shape as they look to build on their strong start in the Premier League, where they currently sit at the top of the table after the first round of matches.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form presents a mixed picture, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Their goal difference is perfectly balanced at 0, having scored and conceded 8 goals each, averaging 1.33 goals per game both for and against. Interestingly, half of their games have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between matches with under and over 2.5 goals. The team has managed two clean sheets during this period, including their most recent Premier League victory against Fulham. While there are no notable winning or losing streaks, their friendly against Real Betis stands out as a high-scoring affair, ending 3-2 in United's favor. Their Community Shield draw against Manchester City and the heavy 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in a friendly also highlight the varying levels of performance during this period.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a notable run of three consecutive losses in Premier League matches against Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City. However, they bounced back with an impressive 4-0 victory over Villarreal CF in a friendly, showcasing their potential for high-scoring games. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last 6 home matches, with a particularly heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester City. Despite this, Brighton has managed two clean sheets during this period. Their goal-scoring has been somewhat inconsistent, with 7 goals in 6 games, but the recent 4-0 win suggests they can be potent in attack. Interestingly, 67% of these home games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for more open, higher-scoring matches at their home ground.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. They've been relatively solid defensively, conceding an average of 0.83 goals per game and keeping 2 clean sheets. Their offensive output has been decent, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average. Notably, they managed to secure a significant victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup, winning 2-1 away from home. The majority of their games (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring matches. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks, their form has been somewhat inconsistent, alternating between positive and negative results in their most recent outings.