Brighton vs Stoke City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

The Seagulls took down the Potters when these teams last met.

Brighton & Hove Albion are all set to host Stoke City in a preseason club friendly 2025 fixture. The interesting contest between the two England-based clubs will take place at the American Express Community Stadium.

Brighton & Hove Albion finished their English Premier League 2024-25 campaign in the eighth spot. They came up with some positive outcomes in their last few league games. As the Seagulls have started to gear up for their upcoming season, they will be looking to come up with an interesting and unique set of plays.

Stoke City came up with a below-average effort during their 2024-25 campaign. The EFL Championship side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. The Potters will now have an opportunity to take revenge.

They will have to come up with a top performance here if they want to stand a chance against the Seagulls.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brighton and Hove, England
• Stadium: American Express Community Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, July 16
• Kick-off Time: 22:30 IST/ 17:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Brighton: W-D-W-W-W

Stoke City: W-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)

Hinshelwood scored a brace in their last league game against Tottenham Hotspur. Jack Hinshelwood is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Seagulls. Even though he is originally a midfielder, Hinshelwood can be very impactful in the final third as well.

Lewis Baker (Stoke City)

The team with a better midfield has a better chance of having the advantage. Lewis Baker can turn out to be one difference maker for Stoke City. The 30-year-old English midfielder had nine goal contributions during his English League Championship 2024-25 season.

Match Facts

• Stoke City are on a three-match winless run.
• The Seagulls are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• The Potter have not been able to win any of their last four fixtures against the Seagulls.

Brighton vs Stoke City: Betting Tips and Odds

• The Seagulls to win
• Jack Hinshelwood to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Ferdi Kadioglu will not be in action due to injury.

On the other hand, Stoke City are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 43

Brighton won: 11

Stoke City won: 16

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Brighton predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Van Hecke, Webster, Julio; Mitoma, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh; Gruda, Hinshelwood

Stoke City predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Johansson (GK); Lawal, Cresswell, Wilmot, Gibson, Talovierov; Baker, Burger, Jun-Ho; Lowe, Gallagher

Match Prediction

These two English clubs will be coming in to put in a good effort despite it being an exhibition game. The Seagulls are likely to come out on top as the winning team when they take on Stoke City in the friendly fixture.

Prediction: Brighton 3-1 Stoke City

Telecast Details

All Brighton pre-season matches will be streamed live and are free to access for eligible members via MyAlbion+.

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