Arsenal vs Brighton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The last two fixtures between these clubs ended in a draw.

Arsenal will now gear up to take on Brighton for their fourth round fixture of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup. The Emirates Stadium is all set to witness the interesting clash between these clubs.

The Gunners are in phenomenal form at the moment. After defeating Crystal Palace in their Premier League match, Arsenal are four points clear at the top of the points table. They will now be looking to continue their form in the EFL Cup. The Mikel Arteta-led side are going to be at their home and this will be an added advantage for them.

Brighton & Hove Albion are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Manchester United in their league contest. The Seagulls have performed decently this season, but their performance was an underwhelming one. The upcoming Carabao Cup contest is going to be a tough fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Oct 29; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Samuel Barrott
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-W-W-W-W

Brighton: W-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyokeres will be one of the important men in the attacking front for the Gunners and is going to be a constant threat for the opponents. He recently scored a brace in the UEFA Champions League, but he has not been in top form at the moment. The 27-year-old will be looking to find a net this time around.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

Danny Welbeck was one of the goal scorers for Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous fixture against the Red Devils, but it was not enough to get them a win. With the help of his fellow teammates, he is going to cause problems for Arsenal’s defence.

Three goals in two games for @DannyWelbeck… 👏Your @MonsterEnergy Moment of the Match. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/EJosYoigij

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 25, 2025

Match Facts

• Arsenal are on a 10-match undefeated run.
• The Gunners have secured clean sheets in all of their last five matches.
• The Seagulls have only won one of the last five matches against the hosts.

Arsenal vs Brighton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @4/9 bet365
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @7/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured.

Brighton will miss out on the services of Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and Adam Webster as they are injured. Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Brajan Gruda are likely to miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Arsenal won: 17

Brighton won: 8

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-4-3)

Kepa (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Gómez, Rutter, Minteh; Welbeck

Match Prediction

These two clubs are going to put up a strong battle against each other, but Arsenal are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Brighton in their Carabao Cup clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Brighton

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports Football

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