FA Cup 2024-25: Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Seagulls to battle the Blues in the FA Cup.

Brighton & Hove Albion are set to host Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea in a 4th round fixture of the FA Cup 2024-25. Brighton secured a dominating win over the Nowich City in their last FA Cup clash. The Blues also secured a dominating win in their third-round cup match. It was a home game for Chelsea where they secured an easy win.

Brighton took on Norwich City away from home. It was an easy win for the Seagulls where their attackers played a major role. Brighton will have a good amount of confidence when they come up against Chelsea. First of all, they will have the support of their home crowd and the Blues have not been in the best shape.

Chelsea are also be coming in after securing a win over Wolves in the Premier League. This will keep them confident away from home. The Blues will also be looking to come back to the winning ways. The FA Cup game against Brighton is not going to be an easy one for Chelsea. But with the set of players they have, the Blues might come on top.

On the ball. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/m4JX2jGJrd

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 5, 2025

Kick-off:

Saturday, February 8, 08:00 PM GMT

Sunday, February 9, 01:30 AM IST

Location: Allianz Express Stadium, Falmer, England

Form:

Brighton: W-W-W-L-L

Chelsea: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

Rutter can play as an attacker and as well as an attacking midfielder for his side. Georginio Rutter also scored for Brighton in their win over Manchester United in the Premier League recently. In his previous FA Cup game for the Seagulls, Georginio Rutter scored a brace. It is going to be another important match for Brighton and the Frenchman has to step up for his side.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Bright in the middle of the park and very helpful for his side in the final third, Cole Palmer is one of the most important players in the lineup. The English star can create a real difference for his side while being on the field. He can score goals. Palmer also has good playmaking skills which helped the attacking front of Chelsea to find the net.

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— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) February 6, 2025

Match Facts

• The Blues have progressed from 25 of their last 27 FA Cup fourth-round ties.
• Brighton have lost each of their last four meetings against Chelsea in all competitions.
• The Blues have been the better side in their last two FA Cup ties against the Seagulls.

Brighton vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @5/4 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @7/5 Bet MGM
• Christopher Nkunku to score

Injury and Team News

The visitors will not have Romeo Lavia, Gabriel Slonina, Benoit Badiashile, Wesly Fofana and David Datro Fofana for the upcoming match.

Brighton will miss out on the services of nine of their players. James Milner is one of them who has been out since October 2024 due to a thigh injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 19

Brighton won: 3

Chelsea won: 11

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineup

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

Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey; Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Perdro, Mitoma; Welbeck

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

Jorgensen (GK); James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Plamer, Sancho; Nkunku

Match Prediction

The Blues might end up as the better side in their FA Cup clash against Brighton. They have a better team and are likely to progress to the next stage of the cup competition.

Prediction: Brighton 2-3 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC, ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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