Brighton host struggling West Ham at the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls push for a top-half finish and the Hammers fight to escape the relegation zone.
Brighton vs West Ham Form and Head to Head
Brighton suffered a 3-4 defeat in their last match against Aston Villa. Before that result, the Seagulls had been enjoying a strong run of form, and have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches.
West Ham drew 1-1 in their last match against Manchester United. The Hammers have struggled for consistency, especially away from home. One notable fact is that Brighton are undefeated in 15 of their last 16 matches against West Ham in all competitions, highlighting their historical dominance in this fixture.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Brighton secure a 3-2 victory over West Ham. Across the last six encounters, Brighton have had the better of West Ham, winning three, drawing two, and losing only one.
Who is the betting favourite in Brighton vs West Ham?
Latest odds back Brighton & Hove Albion as clear favourite to win against West Ham United. Odds give Brighton an implied win probability of around 59% while West Ham sit near 18%.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 8/13 | Betway |
| West Ham | 9/2 | Betfred |
| Draw | 17/5 | BetMGM |
Odds last updated at 12PM Sunday, 7th December.
Brighton vs West Ham Team News
Brighton will be without March due to injury. Webster is also sidelined with a knee injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Mitoma and Milner are doubtful for the match. Danny Welbeck is set to return to the starting lineup, replacing Tzimas, who is out injured.
West Ham welcome back Paqueta from suspension, who is expected to slot straight back into the side. Earthy is out injured. Summerville is doubtful for the match. Potts is expected to keep his place in midfield alongside Magassa, potentially at the expense of Soucek.
Brighton vs West Ham Confirmed Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; M. Wieffer, Dunk, v. Hecke, Kadioglu; D. Gomez, Baleba; D. Cuyper, Rutter, Minteh; Welbeck
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Diouf, Todibo, Mavropanos, M. Kilman, Wan-Bissaka; G. Rodriguez, M. Fernandes; Paquetá, Summerville: Bowen
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Brighton vs West Ham Match Prediction
Despite Brighton's recent collapse against Aston Villa, they typically perform well against West Ham. The Seagulls' strengths in creating chances through individual skill and shooting from direct free kicks, coupled with West Ham's weaknesses in defending set pieces and skillful players, suggest that Brighton will find the net. West Ham's attacking style, particularly down the right, could pose a threat, but Brighton's home advantage and historical dominance in this fixture should see them through to a narrow victory.
Prediction: Brighton 2-1 West Ham
Brighton vs West Ham Player Stat Trends
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Lucas Paquetá has been carded in 4 out of 4 games.
Jarrod Bowen has attempted over 1.5 shots in 7 out of 7 games.
Mats Wieffer has made over 2.5 tackles in 7 out of 7 games.
Danny Welbeck has recorded over 0.5 shots on target in 5 out of 7 games.
Olivier Boscagli has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 6 of their last 10 games.
Mats Wieffer has committed over 1.5 fouls in 4 out of 4 games.
Brighton vs West Ham Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Brighton vs West Ham includes:
- Brighton to win
- Jan Paul van Hecke to record at least one shot on target
- Yankuba Minteh to record at least one shot on target
Best odds of 17/2 available on bet365 during publishing.
