Brighton vs West Ham Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Hammers have only defeated the Seagulls once in their last five meetings.

Brighton are now gearing up to face West Ham for their matchweek 15 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 season. This is going to be an interesting outing, which will take place at the American Express Stadium.

The Seagulls have performed decently in the English football’s top division this season. Having won six of their 14 matches, they are in seventh place on the league table. A win here could see them enter the top four.

Brighton & Hove Albion lost their last game to Aston Villa by a scoreline of 3-4. They will at home once again for their next league and will be keen to come back to winning ways.

West Ham United held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in their previous league outing. They are placed 18th on the Premier League points table.

Nuno on tonight's draw in Manchester 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/LWLhbaa05h

— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 5, 2025

With this pace, they might even face relegation at the end of the campaign. For their upcoming league game, the Hammers will be away from home. It is going to be a pressurising situation for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Falmer, England
• Stadium: American Express Stadium
• Date: Sunday, December 7
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Simon Hooper
• VAR: In use

Form:

Brighton: W-D-W-W-L

West Ham: W-W-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

The 35-year-old is going to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. Even though he failed to score in the previous game for Brighton, Danny Welbeck remains one of their most important players in the squad. In 14 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored seven goals.

Welbeck will be looking to add more to his tally.

Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

Lucas Paquetá will be back in the squad after serving his suspension. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure some important points in the next league game. The 28-year-old from Brazil regulates the ball well in the midfield and can also threaten the opponent’s defence in the final third.

Match Facts

• West Ham United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last 11 attempts.
• Brighton & Hove Albion have won three of their last five games.
• Two of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Brighton vs West Ham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Brighton & Hove Albion to win @8/13 888sport
• Goals over 3.5 @13/8 BetMGM
• Danny Welbeck to score @7/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

James Milner, Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster and Solly March are not going to be in action for Brighton. They are injured. Kaoru Mitoma, Yasin Ayari, Tom Watson and Georginio Rutter are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues.

West Ham United will miss out on the services of Oliver Scarles and Igor Julio. The former is injured while the latter due to his suspension. Crysencio Summerville might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 63

Brighton won: 22

West Ham won: 19

Draws: 22

Predicted Lineups

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

Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Gruda, De Cuyper; Welbeck

Chasing the record… 👀 pic.twitter.com/MeNUmMhWfL

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 5, 2025

West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Magassa, Potts; Bowen, Paqueta, Fernandes; Wilson

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to push their way into the top four. Meanwhile, the Hammers are going to put up a strong fight. However, we predict Brighton & Hove Albion are likely to secure a win against West Ham United in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Brighton 3-2 West Ham

Telecast Details

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