Brighton vs. Man Utd Betting Tips: Back Caicedo to be carded at The Amex
Brighton face Manchester United in a rerun of the FA Cup semi-final on Thursday and our man James Cantrill is on hand with his best bets for the game. The Red Devils edged the contest at Wembley to set up an all Mancunian final.
That clash in the big smoke went the distance, with Solly March ending a run of 12 faultless penalties to end his side's FA Cup dreams.
Despite sitting 11 points behind Man Utd, the Seagulls are the favourites on Thursday, odds-on in places.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side do come into this having demolished Wolves 6-0. It was a heavily rotated side that saw Albion drift as kick off approached. It was a hattrick of braces though, Danny Welbeck, Deniz Undav and Pascal Groß all amongst the goals.
Brighton had lost three of the four games leading into that, but some undeservedly so, particularly that defeat in North London.
It was a heavily rotated side against Wanderers, Karou Mitoma, Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister all started on the bench but should start on Thursday.
United have seven long term absentees, and are particularly light in central defence. Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof should continue with Harry Maguire benched.
Brighton vs Man Utd Tips
I am getting bored of talking about it but De Zerbi’s Brighton just love goals, scoring them in freakish quantities.
They used to concede plenty too, not so much recently, but against better sides, their backline is not exactly impenetrable.
In 25 league games under their new supremo, Brighton have scored 50 and conceded 35. That is a goals per game average of 3.40.
56% of their games have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams to score click, with United’s makeshift defence, the hosts should create plenty. The Devils Devils have found the net in 84% of their league games this campaign.
The 11/2 about a Moises Caicedo card looks a standout price, considering he is as short as 11/4 with other firms. With a card per 90 average of 0.28, I would have considered anything around 7/2.
The midfielder has notched up eight domestic bookings this campaign in 28 starts, taking his tally to 11 for club and country.
Best of luck if you are backing any of these selections and please remember to gamble responsibly.