Jablonec vs Brighton Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Conference League 2026-27
These clubs have never faced each other before!
FK Jablonec will go head-to-head against Brighton & Hove Albion for their second league phase fixture of the UEFA Conference League 2026-27 season. This clash will take place at the Stadion Strelnice.
A part of the Czech First League, Jablonec suffered a 2-3 loss at the hands of SC Freiburg in their opening game of the European competition. It was a close contest and their performance was not quite enough to secure three points. They will now be eager to secure their first win of the tournament.
Luboš Kozel’s men will be at home for their upcoming outing, but it will not be an easy one for them.
The Seagulls have been in a top run of form lately. They secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Kauno Zalgiris in their previous UEFA Conference League outing. The Fabian Hürzeler-led side will only be looking to extend their winning run.
Despite being the visiting side, Brighton & Hove Albion will be fully confident. They are going to make things very tough for the hosts.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Jablonec, Czechia
- Stadium: Stadion Strelnice
- Date: Thursday, October 22
- Kick-off Time: 10:15 pm IST/ 04:45 pm GMT/ 12:45 pm ET/ 09:45 am PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Jablonec: W-W-W-L-L
Brighton: W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Antonín Růsek (Jablonec)
The 27-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side get back to winning ways. He was one of the goal scorers for FK Jablonec in their last Europa League outing against SC Freiburg and will be looking to add more to his tally. Antonín Růsek is going to be deployed as a sole striker once again.
Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)
Charalampos Kostoulas is going to be an important asset in the final third for Brighton & Hove Albion. He was the star of the show for the Seagulls in their dominant 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The 19-year-old scored one of the goals and bagged a crucial assist. He will keep the opponent’s defence on edge.
Match Facts
- Brighton & Hove Albion are undefeated in their last seven games.
- Jablonec have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches.
- This will be the first-ever outing between these clubs.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Brighton to win
- Charalampos Kostoulas to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
FK Jablonec are going to miss out on the services of Lamin Jawo, Kevin-Prince Milla and Jan Suchan. They are injured.
Evan Ferguson, Femi Azeez, Kaoru Mitoma, Stafenos Tzimas, Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer and Zadok Yohanna are not going to be in action for Brighton due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 0
Jablonec (wins): 0
Brighton (wins): 0
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Jablonec predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Hanus (GK); Cedidla, Tekijaski, Pavlovic, Sobol; Nebyla, Sedlacek; Kuol, Zorvan, Tchanturishvili; Rusek
Brighton predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen (GK); Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli; Gross, Andres; Gomez, Ayari, De Cuyper; Kostoulas
Match Prediction
Jablonec are going to be at their home ground, but it might not make things easier for them. Brighton & Hove Albion, with their current form and better squad quality, will have a slight edge over their opponents.
The Seagulls are likely to emerge victorious out there.
Prediction: Jablonec 1-3 Brighton
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports
Czechia: TV Nova, Sport 1, Canal+
USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN
When and where is Jablonec vs Brighton Conference League match?
The Stadion Strelnice will witness this clash on October 22.
Where and how to watch UEFA Conference League live in India?
All the matches can be viewed live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India.
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