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Manchester United can't afford to slip up on Sunday when it hosts Brighton and Hove Albion in an English Premier League match. The Red Devils are in second place in the league standings, 17 points behind leader Manchester City, and the league's most decorated team will need a flawless finish to even threaten for a 21st title. The Red Devils suffered a 3-1 setback to Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals before the international break but are unbeaten in their past nine league games. Brighton is in the 16th spot, six points above relegation, but has been dominant at times and could offer some pushback.       

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. The latest Brighton vs. Manchester United odds from William Hill Sportsbook list Manchester United as the 0.5-goal and -145 money-line favorite (risk $145 to win $100), while the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Manchester United vs. Brighton picks, check out the English Premier League predictions from SportsLine's Martin Green.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated over $18,200 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.

Now, Green has set his sights on Manchester United vs. Brighton and revealed his best bets. You can only see them over at SportsLine.

  • Brighton vs. Manchester United spread: Man United -0.5
  • Brighton vs. Manchester United over-under: 2.5 goals
  • Brighton vs. Manchester United money line: Brighton +420, Man U -145, Draw +275
  • BRI: The Seagulls have allowed only four more goals than they have scored.
  • MANU: The Red Devils have scored 56 Premier League goals this season

Why you should back Manchester United

The Red Devils (16-9-4, 57 points) are easily the more talented side, with Bruno Fernandes leading the way for an offense that has scored 56 goals in its 29 league games. The Portuguese midfielder ranks second in the league in goals (16) and assists (10), and he has scored three times in the past two games against the Seagulls. He should be rested after missing Portugal's recent World Cup qualifier on a yellow-card suspension. Marcus Rashford (nine goals) also should be back from an ankle injury to give the Manchester United's offense more potency.     

United has won five in a row against Brighton, scoring 14 goals in the process, and has recorded a clean sheet in six of its last seven league games. Dean Henderson is expected to start in net as he looks to overtake David de Gea for the top job, and they have combined for 12 clean sheets this season. They might not be tested much, as the Seagulls rank last in the league in percentage of shots on target at 28.3. 

Why you should back Brighton

The Seagulls (7-11-11, 32 points) are fighting to stay out of the relegation zone, and they have the firepower to cause some issues for Manchester United. The Red Devils struggled against Leicester in the final match before the break, and Brighton manager Graham Potter was likely taking notes. The Seagulls outscored Southampton and Newcastle 5-1 in their past two games and appear to be breaking out of their funk. They are far below their expected points total of 48.87 and have been dominant in several games this season, but they have struggled to finish their chances.

The Seagulls have scorers who can cause issues for United's defense, starting with Neal Maupay, who has a team-best eight goals. Leandro Tossard and Lewis Dunk have four apiece, and Danny Welbeck has three and will be motivated against the team he starred for in six seasons. Midfielders Pascal Gross (six assists) and Adam Lallana play pivotal roles in Brighton's offense, feeding the ball to teammates in open spaces. The Seagulls are seventh in the league in total shots, and they are finally starting to put them on target. 

How to make EPL picks for Brighton vs. Manchester United

Green has studied this matchup from every possible angle and locked in his best bets, including one with a plus-money payout. Go to SportsLine now to see his picks.

So where does all the betting value lie for Manchester United vs. Brighton? Visit SportsLine now to see the top picks, all from the European soccer expert who has generated over $18,200 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.