Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

This might turn out to be a difficult three points for the Blues. 

Premier League is the top-tier football league, where every footballer aspires to play. The current season 2024-25 is the league’s 126th edition, making it one of the oldest leagues. A total of 20 teams play 38 matches every season. Two of such historic teams, Chelsea and Brighton will be facing each other this week. As of now, Chelsea are standing at fifth, while Brighton at seventh on the league table. 

The Blues’s stats show three wins in the league so far, while Brighton have secured two. In the last match against West Ham, Enzo Maresca’s men secured three points with ease. Whereas, Brighton drew their last match against Nottingham Forest. The last season for both teams was disappointing. The West London club finished sixth, while Brighton finished 11th on the table. However, this season might turn out to be different for them. 

Kick-Off: 

Saturday, 28th Sep at 7:30 PM (IST)

Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England

Form: 

Chelsea (Last five matches): W-W-W-D-L

Brighton (Last five matches): D-W-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)

Nicolas Jackson, a 23-years-old Senegalese national has marked his presence in the league with outstanding performance so far. He plays as a striker for his team. This is his second season in London.

So far in five matches, Jackson has already scored four goals and assisted twice. His agility and speed make him a formidable threat to the opposition. 

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

Danny Welbeck is an English professional who plays as a striker for Brighton. Welbeck has been a part of the side since 2020-21. In his journey of six years, he has grown continuously.

This is his best start to the season so far. He has already scored thrice and assisted once in the initial five matches. With his experience, he can pose a considerable threat to the Blues’s defence. 

Match Facts

• The hosts’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 50%, while they have lost 30% of their matches.
• Brighton have managed to avoid any loss in their last five matches. 
• Chelsea secured a marginal win against Brighton, the last time these two teams met in May 2024. 

Chelsea vs Brighton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: The hosts to win the match- 3/4 bet365
• Tip2: Both the teams to score the goals- Yes 8/15 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 2.5- 1/2 bet365

Injury and Team News 

On Chelsea’s side, one of the important players Romeo Lavia, a defensive midfielder is out due to injury. Also, Reece James and Omari Kellyman are out due to injuries. The team will be led by Cole Palmer in the attack with Nicolas Jackson as a striker. They also have Joao Felix as a substitute. 

On Brighton’s side, Mats Wieffer might replace Carlos Quamah Baleba in the midfield. Also, there are chances of Igor Julio to come in, in place of Lewis Dunk as a centre-back. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 23

Chelsea: 15

Brighton: 5

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups for Chelsea vs Brighton

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Sanchez; Fofana, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Julio, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Wieffer; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

Match Prediction for: Chelsea vs Brighton

All the odds are favouring Chelsea at the moment. Also, the past stats show how they have dominated the rivalry. On top of everything, it’s the home advantage for Chelsea. The hosts are more likely to win this Premier League match, however, it’s not going to be an easy win for them. 

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton

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