Manchester United vs Brighton: Premier League Pre-Match Report (25 October 2025)

Karun Abraham

Content Writer

Premier League is back as Manchester United welcomes Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford for a late kickoff fixture, this is on the 25th October 2025. The 9th place Red Devils are battling the below neighbour The Seagulls and a win here is a big thing for both teams. So a high tempo fixture right from the start. Book your Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals possible.

Recent Form & Stakes

United has been on a roll with the 2-0 home fixture against Sunderland and the 2-1 away fixture against Liverpool, a win here is just what they need to nudge up the table charts and losing means losing your spot to your opponent.

The narrative around Rúben Amorim remains intense, but the manager has reiterated he won’t walk away and knows sustained results are essential context which adds pressure to bank another home win. manc

On the opposite bench, Fabian Hürzeler continues his Brighton project after making history as the Premier League’s youngest full-time head coach. His high-coaching-detail approach and aggressive spacing have kept Brighton competitive despite injuries. This will be an exciting matchday. Book your Premier League tickets via 1BoxOffice and get verified tickets, SSL security and so much more.

Team News & Availability

Manchester United

Lisandro Martínez is a major doubt for Manchester United; his knee injury means it’s highly likely it will be November before he is back in the squad.

Brighton

A lengthy treatment room shapes Hürzeler’s options: Kaoru Mitoma (foot), Joël Veltman (calf), Solly March (knee), Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), Adam Webster (knee), and Brajan Gruda (knee) are among the absentees/doubts listed ahead of the weekend. Final late tests could clarify a couple of those statuses. 

Tactical Outlook

United are trending toward quicker verticals and controlled crossing from advanced full-backs, with midfield tasked to compress transitions immediately after the ball is lost. Expect the Red Devils to pin Brighton’s wide players deep early, then recycle to pull centre-backs out before attacking the half-spaces.

Brighton under Hürzeler typically builds with composure, using a fluid midfield triangle to progress and then releasing runners from wide to attack the space behind advancing full-backs. With several creators potentially missing, the Seagulls may lean more on set-pieces and counters—particularly targeting quick switches to isolate United’s full-backs 1v1.

Key Battles

• Fernandes vs Brighton’s pivot – control of tempo and second-ball territory will decide whether United can sustain pressure.
• United wide forwards vs Brighton full-backs – the hosts’ direct running against a back line that may be shuffled by injuries.
• Transitions & rest-defence – Brighton’s first pass after regains versus United’s counter-press; whoever wins these moments tilts the game state.
• Set-pieces – with Brighton light on wide creativity, dead balls could become their highest-value chances.

Prediction

United’s recent momentum, home advantage, and a cleaner availability picture make them slight favourites, but Brighton’s structure and willingness to play through pressure keep this on edge.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 2–1 Brighton.

United to strike first through sustained pressure; Brighton to respond via a transitional or set-piece moment; the hosts to find a late winner as spaces open. Be part of this exciting EPL fixture and book your Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals possible. So what are you waiting for? Book now!