Manchester United vs. Brighton prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 FA Cup picks, best bets for April 23
Manchester United will be missing their two best defenders and are coming off a Europa League quarterfinal loss on Thursday when they meet Brighton in a 2022-23 English FA Cup semifinal on Sunday. The Red Devils dropped a 3-0 decision to Sevilla in Spain, and then saw defender Lisandro Martinez go down with a season-ending knee injury. Brighton is on the other end of the emotional spectrum after having beaten Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge last weekend. Brighton defeated Manchester United 2-1 earlier this season.
The match from Wembley Stadium in London kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET. Brighton are the +135 favorites (risk $100 to win $135) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Brighton vs. Manchester United odds, with Manchester United at +175 on the 90-minute money line. A draw is priced at +245 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Brighton vs. Manchester United picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green is 84-93-3 (+.90 units) with his soccer picks, including a 17-11 record (+2.64) with his Champions League predictions.
Now, Green has broken down Brighton vs. Man U from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Man U vs. Brighton:
- Manchester United vs. Brighton spread: Brighton -0.5 (+130), Manchester United +0.5 (-160)
- Manchester United vs. Brighton over/under: 2.5 goals
- Manchester United vs. Brighton 90-minute money line: Brighton +135, Manchester United +175, Draw +245
- BRI: They have a goal differential of plus-17 in Premier League action
- MU: Has scored 46 goals in league play in 2022-2023
- Manchester United vs. Brighton picks: See picks here
Why you should back Brighton
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister helps power the Seagulls' scoring attack. He leads Brighton with eight goals with one assist. In the 3-3 draw with Brentford on April 1, the 24-year-old scored one goal on five shots. He then had four shots against Chelsea last weekend in the 2-1 victory. Mac Allister, in his fourth year with Brighton, has scored 14 times in 89 appearances.
Also helping power the Seagulls' attack is midfielder Solly March. He registered an assist and had one shot in the win over Chelsea, and recorded two assists against Tottenham on April 8. In 29 appearances this season, March has found the net seven times, chipped in eight assists, has 64 shots with 28 on target. He is in his 11th year with the side, making 246 appearances. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils will look to rebound despite having less than 72 hours between matches. Forward Marcus Rashford leads Manchester United in scoring with 15 goals and four assists in 29 appearances, including 27 starts. The 25-year-old is battling injuries and won't enter the match 100% healthy. He had an assist in a 2-0 win over Everton on April 8, and had one goal and four shots with two on target in a 1-0 victory over Brentford on April 5. He is in his eighth season with the Red Devils and has 74 career goals in 233 appearances.
Midfielder Bruno Fernandes is second in goals for the Red Devils with five in 29 appearances. He is also second in assists with six. The 28-year-old had five shots, including one on target in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on April 16. He also had an assist in the 2-2 draw with Sevilla on April 13. He is in his fourth season with Manchester United and has 41 goals in 116 appearances. See which team to pick here.
How to make Brighton vs. Manchester United picks
Green has broken down the English FA Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, while offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his FA Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
