Manchester United vs Brighton Tips, Bet Builder & Latest Odds
We have finally reached the FA Cup third round weekend, and we have got a big game on Sunday afternoon to look forward to. Brighton must travel up to Manchester to take on United in a potential blockbuster.
United have had a crazy week with Ruben Amorim getting the axe and only managing two draws. Brighton on the other hand, have beaten Burnley and got a good point away from Manchester City.
Now they must take each other on to progress to the next round of the FA Cup and stay in a competition that they both could do with a run in.
Manchester United vs Brighton Tips
Here are our top three betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead of Sunday's big cup matchup.
Tip 1: Draw and both teams score
Manchester United have had a rough Christmas and New Year period with just one win, three draws and one loss. Their last three games have been draws and they are struggling to consistently get the better of poorer teams.
Draws against Wolves and Leeds were the final straw, and Ruben Amorim was fired by the United hierarchy. Darren Fletcher was appointed to take over temporarily and the under 18’s boss got a draw away at Burnley last Wednesday.
Now they must face a Brighton team that had a rough December but had a couple of decent results in January. They beat Burnley comfortably at home on New Years Day and then had a good draw away at Manchester City last Wednesday.
Brighton have won at Old Trafford twice out of the last three times they have played, and they looked good on Wednesday night. Expect them to have a good go again and get a draw against a Manchester United team that can only draw currently.
Tip 2: Benjamin Sesko to score anytime
Benjamin Sesko has had a quiet start to life at Manchester United, but he could be about to hit form now. The Slovenian forward has had 38 shots with 19 of them hitting the target.
He has scored four times this season but most importantly he scored twice last Wednesday. This must have given him confidence and when he scored his previous two goals they were in back-to-back games.
Expect him to get some opportunities against Brighton on Sunday afternoon and get us another winner.
Tip 3: Diego Gomez 1+ shot on target, Casemiro to be shown a card, Benjamin Sesko to score anytime
Diego Gomez has been influential for Brighton this season and should get plenty of opportunities in this game as well. The Paraguayan midfielder has had 27 shots this season with 11 of them hitting the target. He has also scored three times this season.
Casemiro is always getting involved in scraps in the middle of the pitch. The Brazilian midfielder has had five yellow cards and a red card already this season. It’s hard to see him not getting involved again in this game.
Finally, add Benjamin Sesko to score anytime. He scored twice last Wednesday, and he has history of scoring in back-to-back games.
Manchester United vs Brighton Odds
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Where to Watch Manchester United vs Brighton
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TV Channel
The Manchester United vs Brighton match will be broadcast on UK TV across TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage also available on the Discovery+ streaming platform in Britain for viewers with the appropriate subscription.
Live Stream Information
For UK viewers wanting to live stream Manchester United vs Brighton, the match will be accessible via Discovery+ Premium and TNT Sports’ streaming services, allowing subscribers to watch on mobile or connected devices; this means you can stream the FA Cup tie live in full if you have a TNT Sports or Discovery+ subscription rather than only watching highlights or delayed coverage.
Manchester United vs Brighton Match Information
Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.
Kick-Off Time
The Manchester United vs Brighton FA Cup Third Round match is scheduled to kick off at 4:30pm on Sunday, giving fans an afternoon fixture to enjoy as the cup competition progresses.
Fixture Date
This Manchester United vs Brighton FA Cup Third Round game will take place on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Stadium
The match will be played at Old Trafford, which is the home stadium of Manchester United and the venue hosting Brighton in this FA Cup Third Round fixture.
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