Here you'll find football corners betting tips from our expert football analyst, Liam Johnson. All of the corner predictions published here on WhichBookie are 100% free.
Date published: January 8, 2026
Date of Tips: 07/01/2026
Disclaimer The odds for these selections were correct at the time of publishing (14:02 07/01/2026) but may have changed since. Please check the latest price before placing your bet.
Manchester United FC
v Brighton & Hove Albion FC 
Old Trafford
FA Cup ROUND_3 
11-01-2026 16:30
Man United Form
Brighton Hove Form
January 11th under the lights at Old Trafford, 18:30 UK time. Proper FA Cup energy. The Manchester United vs Brighton prediction covers everything you need to know ahead of kick-off, from how the teams match up to the best betting angles. And with everything going on around United right now, this one feels unpredictable at a glance.
United come into this one with noise everywhere. Ruben Amorim is gone. Sacked after 14 months. For this FA Cup tie, United are led by interim staff while the club lines up a permanent head coach.
On the pitch, there are absentees. Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo, and Amad Diallo are away at AFCON. Bruno Fernandes, 31 now and still the heartbeat of this United side, is recovering from a hamstring issue and isn’t expected to start. He’s usually the first-choice penalty taker and the main option from direct free-kicks.
In his absence, United lean on experience elsewhere. Casemiro, now firmly into his 30s, could be asked to take responsibility from the spot if needed. Set-pieces may also fall to Luke Shaw or Matheus Cunha depending on positioning.
Brighton arrive with their own issues but far less drama. Fabian Hürzeler, still one of the younger head coaches in the Premier League, continues to build on the club’s progressive identity. Domestically, Brighton remain a top-flight side that doesn’t fear big grounds.
Carlos Baleba is away on international duty. Solly March and Adam Webster are still working their way back from long-term knee injuries. Neither is expected to be rushed. Penalty duties usually fall to experienced attackers like Pascal Groß when he’s on the pitch, while free-kicks around the box often see Groß or Mitoma step up.
Manchester United (3-6-1)
Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Martinez; Shaw, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot, Dorgu; Cunha; Sesko
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gomez; Gruda, Groß, Mitoma; Rutter
This matchup has turned into a proper chess game over the past few seasons. Brighton don’t sit back anymore. And United, for all their talent, can still look stretched when runners hit the channels.
United at Old Trafford will want to start fast. Benjamin Šeško’s movement will be key here, stretching Brighton’s centre-backs and opening lanes for Cunha between the lines. Brighton, meanwhile, will try to slow things down and let Mitoma isolate full-backs.
From a betting angle, United’s uncertainty could make the opening stages cagey. Brighton won’t rush it either. For todays top football tips, this game fits the pattern of a tie that opens up late rather than early.
This is where gut feeling kicks in. United still have quality across the pitch and sometimes, a managerial exit clears the air. Players tend to have more freedom. Brighton will compete, but at Old Trafford, with a crowd desperate for something to believe in, United should find a way through.
Match Prediction: Man Utd to win. Bet with bet365.
If you’re thinking in scorelines, this feels like a tight one. Brighton are too well-organised to collapse. United rarely shut teams out completely. A narrow home win feels realistic.
Correct Score Prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Brighton. Bet with bet365.
This doesn’t scream goal-fest early on. First half could be tense and tactical, but I can see the second half opening up. Over two goals across 90 minutes feels more likely than a low-scoring stalemate.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Think along these lines: United to progress, goals in the second half, and Brighton to stay competitive throughout. It’s the kind of FA Cup script we’ve seen plenty of times before.
Bet Builder Tip: United to qualify, both teams to score, and second half most goals. Bet with bet365.
Key Stats
18+. New customers only. Min deposit £20. Max One £10 Free Bet & two £5 Bet Builder Free Bets.. Qualifying Bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater. Paid as bonus tokens with Min 4/5 (1.80) odds req. Token 2& 3 are valid for Bet Builder only and are subject to min odds of 2/1 (3.00) T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org #ad
Visit our football previews & predictions page for more betting tips on upcoming matches.
United have the edge at home, but Brighton won’t make it easy.
Kick-off is at 18:30 UK time.
At Old Trafford, Manchester.
The FA Cup, Third Round.
Top Casinos
Top New Bookmakers
Top Offers
Here you'll find football corners betting tips from our expert football analyst, Liam Johnson. All of the corner predictions published here on WhichBookie are 100% free.
Here you'll find football card betting tips from our expert football analyst, Liam Johnson. All of the card & booking points tips published here on WhichBookie are 100% free.
Top Rated Bookmakers
Here you’ll find the Lucky 15 horse racing tips from WhichBookie expert racing analysts. All of the tips published here on WhichBookie are 100% free along with the use of our Lucky 15 Calculator that can be found further down the page.
Here you’ll find free tips for Soccer Saturday Super 6 Round 26. Super 6 is free to enter and you could win up to £250,000 each week by correctly predicting the score of six football matches.
Best Football Bookies
