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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 7 May 2022 · 16:30 UTC The American Express Community Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Manchester United FCPremier League at The American Express Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee
  • Referee Adrian Holmes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–4 L
02 May Brentford FC H 3–0 W
28 Apr Chelsea FC H 1–1 D
23 Apr Arsenal FC A 1–3 L
19 Apr Liverpool FC A 0–4 L
16 Apr Norwich City FC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Manchester United FC
#15 Position #10
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 15th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Brighton & Hove Albion FC is hosting Manchester United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Moises Caicedo puts Brighton & Hove Albion FC on the lead.
  • 20' Brighton & Hove Albion FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 25' Manchester United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Edinson Cavani suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralf Rangnick might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' Joel Veltman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristiano Ronaldo on 45.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Fred. He replaces Anthony Elanga on 46 minute.
  • 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diogo Dalot on 47.
  • 47' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Nemanja Matic has done his job and it is now time for Edinson Cavani to step up.
  • 48' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Diogo Dalot gets a Yellow card.
  • 49' Brilliant from the defender! Cucurella makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' Goal! Pascal Gross scores his 29 goal in 336 matches.
  • 60' The Belgium forward Leandro Trossard breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 4-0!
  • 65' Mali international Yves Bissouma has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 67' Alexis Mac Allister makes way for Adam Webster at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
  • 70' Harry Maguire has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mata on 70 minute.
  • 75' The 28-year-old Robert Sanchez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Brighton & Hove Albion FCTariq Lamptey on, Solomon March off on 76 minutes.
  • 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' The Brighton & Hove Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Leandro Trossard departs to be replaced by Neal Maupay.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • The final score is 4-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38 Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brighton & Hove Albion FC54% Draw29% Manchester United FC17%
Actual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Manchester United FC
46%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Manchester United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Brighton & Hove Albion FC36% Draw53% Manchester United FC11%
Actual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
18.3%
0 – 0
16.4%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
2.3%
0 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Handicap Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 11% 89%
-2 11% 17% 72%
-1.5 28% 72%
-1 28% 27% 45%
-0.5 55% 45%
+0.5 86% 14%
+1 86% 11% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
56%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
26%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.