Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion Prediction & Odds

Manchester United comes into this EFL Cup tie with recent form of L, W, D, W, L, looking to rebound from a derby loss. Brighton and Hove Albion boasts a D, W, W, L, D record, highlighted by a dominant 5-0 thrashing of Coventry, and has seen recent head-to-head results of 0-3 and 1-2 against United this year, following United's 4-2 win last October.

For United, Bruno Fernandes remains a pivotal figure, contributing four goals and an assist in his last five outings. Brighton will rely on the influential Pascal Gross, who has two goals and two assists in his last five games, and Malick Yalcouye, who has impressed in the number 10 role.

The tactical battle will hinge on Brighton's potent attack, having scored 17 goals in their last five matches, against a Manchester United side keen to restore confidence at Old Trafford. Expect potential squad rotation from Michael Carrick due to injuries, while Brighton, despite their own injury concerns, has remarkably won four of their last five visits to Old Trafford.