Premier League 2022-23: Brighton vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Seagulls look to avenge their loss against the Red Devils from the FA Semi-Finals

Brighton and Manchester United are set to face each other again on Thursday, just two weeks after their FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley. In that game, United emerged victorious after a goalless 120 minutes, with Victor Lindelof scoring the winning penalty in the shootout.

Brighton will be seeking revenge in this upcoming Premier League encounter, as they still have a chance of securing a spot in European football. A win would bring them within eight points of fourth-place United, and they have a game in hand. On the other hand, United will be aiming to solidify their position in the top four and secure a spot in Europe for next season.

Kick-off:

04-05-2023: 08:30 pm BST

05-05-2023: 12:30 am IST

Brighton form in all competitions: W-L-W-L-L

Manchester United form in all competitions: D-W-L-W-D

Players to watch

Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma

Despite his struggles against Aaron van Bissaka in the last game against Man United, Kaoru Mitoma will be looking to bounce back from the setback and put up a memorable performance. The Japanese youngster has been in great form for the Seagulls and will hope to get back to his old touch.

Manchester United: Marcus Rashford

The English international has been in great form Erik ten Hag's side and could be a big threat for Brighton's defence. The player has done well to lead Man United's attack in the past few games and the team will be expecting nothing less from him in the upcoming fixture.

Match facts

• Brighton have defeated Manchester United in their last two outings in the Premier League.
• Manchester United have lost 3 out of 5 games playing at Brighton's home (60%), which is their highest loss rate against any opposition who they have played more than once away from home.
• Manchester United have lost just 1 out of their 11 Premier League games on Thursday since their loss against Middlesbrough in 2002.

Injury and team news

Brighton will be without several key players including Jakub Moder, Tariq Lamptey, Jeremy Sarmiento, and Adam Lallana due to injury, while teenage striker Evan Ferguson is also a doubt. Joel Veltman limped off during their last game, but his injury is expected to be minor.

If he doesn't recover in time, Pascal Gross could take his place at right-back. Kaoru Mitoma, Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, and Levi Colwill will be vying for a spot in the team. However, manager De Zerbi faces selection headaches after their recent defeat.

Man United still has a long list of players out injured, including Donny van de Beek, Alejandro Garnacho, Tom Heaton, Phil Jones, Raphael Varane, and Lisandro Martinez.

Scott McTominay's injury may also keep him out of the game against Brighton, and Harry Maguire is likely to remain on the bench. Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof are expected to continue their effective partnership in defence. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is likely to return at right-back, and Jadon Sancho may be replaced by Antony after an underwhelming performance against Aston Villa.

Head-to-head record

Matches: 22

Brighton: 5

Draws: 3

Manchester United: 14

Predicted lineup

Brighton predicted lineup:

Steele; Gross, Colwill, Dunk, Estupinan; Caicedo, Mac Allister; March, Enciso, Mitoma; Welbeck

Manchester United predicted lineup:

De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Shaw, Malacia; Casemiro; Fernandes, Sabitzer, Eriksen, Antony; Rashford

Prediction for Brighton vs Manchester United

The FA Cup semi-final between Brighton and Manchester United was a tightly contested affair, and it's likely to be the same when the two teams meet on Thursday. Veltman's injury concerns could mean that Gross is deployed as a makeshift right-back again.

In their previous match against Aston Villa, Shaw and Lindelof put on a solid display, preventing their opponents from scoring. The game is post likely to finish with both teams sharing points at the end of the contest.

Prediction: Brighton 1 - 1 Manchester United

Live telecast details

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – BT Sport, BT Sports App

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.