- 1 Brighton – Manchester United: Europe on the line as Carrick takes charge for the first time
- 2 Brighton look to seal European football in front of their own fans
- 3 Manchester United officially launch the Carrick era
- 4 Probable lineups
- 5 Football prediction Brighton vs Manchester United
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Brighton – Manchester United: Europe on the line as Carrick takes charge for the first time 
It all comes down to this in the 2025-2026 season in England, and the fixture has all the makings of a proper scrap. Brighton host Manchester United in a game where the stakes are wildly one-sided. No point dressing it up: the pressure sits almost entirely on the home side this Sunday afternoon. The visitors arrive with no baggage after already locking down a place on the podium, while the Seagulls have to keep raking in points if they want to secure a bright European future.
Brighton look to seal European football in front of their own fans 
Brighton’s run-in has been a full-on thriller for anyone inside the Amex. Fabian Hurzeler has done a superb job keeping Brighton in seventh, a spot that would currently send them into the Europa League. But the danger is still there, with Chelsea and Brentford only a few points behind. Brighton still have a slim mathematical shot at the top six, but that would need a huge result this weekend.
The recent defeat at Leeds knocked them off rhythm, and Brighton need to rediscover their attacking bite if they want to trouble one of the heavyweights. The good news is the Seagulls have enjoyed this fixture lately, winning seven of the last 10 meetings, including a notable FA Cup win earlier this year. Hurzeler will be counting on the noise from the stands to light the fuse early. For Brighton, beating one of England’s giants to book Europe would be the perfect finish to an eye-catching season.
Manchester United officially launch the Carrick era 
At the other end of the table, there is a sense of curiosity and reset around Manchester United. Officially appointed as Manchester United manager until 2028, Michael Carrick is about to take charge of his first match in the permanent role. With third place already safely wrapped up, United head into this trip with no league pressure at all. They also come in on the back of a brilliant win over Nottingham Forest, which only added to their strong spring form.
Carrick did more than enough during his interim spell, winning 11 of his 16 games in charge and earning the right to lead the Red Devils into the next Champions League campaign. Away from home, United have posted the fourth-best record in the country this season, looking organised, awkward and hard to shift. The forwards, freed up by a more open attacking setup, will look to exploit the gaps and ruin the home party. For the senior players, the aim is simple: put on a convincing show and back up the new boss’s ideas before heading off on holiday.
Probable lineups
Brighton : Verbruggen ; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Cuyper ; Hinshelwood, Baleba, Gross ; Minteh, Welbeck, Kadioglu
Manchester United : Lammens ; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw ; Mainoo, Mount ; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha ; Mbeumo
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Football prediction Brighton vs Manchester United
both teams to score
This final Premier League clash between Brighton and Manchester United should be open and played at full tilt. On one side, the Seagulls desperately need points to seal European qualification and will have to take the initiative in front of their own crowd. On the other, Michael Carrick’s men can play with freedom and will want to make a statement in their new permanent manager’s first game.
United’s away attacking threat, combined with the urgency of the home side, which should inevitably open up space on the break, points to a game where the forwards can get the better of the defenders. Expect a messy, end-to-end contest with goals at both ends to close out the season in style.
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