Brighton vs Chelsea

Brighton welcome Chelsea to the American Express Stadium on Tuesday evening in a Premier League fixture that could have significant implications for the European race.

The mood could hardly be more different heading into this one. Brighton have built genuine momentum in recent weeks, whereas Chelsea are mired in a wretched run that has left them without a league goal in four consecutive fixtures. 

Brighton vs Chelsea Form

Brighton's form has been excellent of late, picking up 16 of a possible 21 points in the Premier League, with their sole defeat in that spell coming against league leaders Arsenal. Fabian Hürzeler's side have scored at least two goals in each of their last three league outings.

Chelsea, by contrast, are in freefall. Liam Rosenior's team have managed just one win in their last eight league matches. Chelsea's away record does offer some crumbs of comfort, with three wins in their last five on the road. Alongside Brighton's home vulnerability, having won only three of their last ten at the Amex, means this is far from a foregone conclusion.

Brighton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Brighton

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Verbruggen; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Hinshelwood, Baleba, Groß; Minteh, Welbeck, Mitoma.

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Fernández, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; J. Pedro.

Brighton vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts

  • Brighton have won their last three matches against Chelsea in all competitions, including a 3-1 victory away at Stamford Bridge earlier this season.
  • There have been over 2.5 goals in each of Brighton's last six meetings with Chelsea across all competitions.
  • Danny Welbeck has scored or assisted in four of his last five Premier League appearances against Chelsea.
  • Cole Palmer has scored in two of his last three Premier League appearances against Brighton.
  • Enzo Fernández has been carded in three of his last four Premier League appearances against Brighton.

Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea.

Brighton's momentum and the hosts' recent dominance in this fixture make the Seagulls a compelling selection here. They have won each of their last three meetings with Chelsea and scored at least twice in four consecutive H2H outings. Chelsea have the quality to finally break through, and Cole Palmer's record against Brighton is hard to ignore, but a Brighton home win looks a strong possibility on current form.

Best Bets

Danny Welbeck anytime goalscorer at 17/10 with SpreadEx/Sporting Index.
Welbeck has scored in three of his last five Premier League appearances against Chelsea and has recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last four league outings. He is Brighton's most consistent goal threat in this fixture.

Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 with various bookmakers.
This fixture has delivered over 2.5 goals in each of the last six meetings between the sides across all competitions. Brighton have scored two or more in four consecutive H2H fixtures, and the pattern firmly favours a high-scoring affair.

Brighton vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip

Our four-legged bet builder tip for Brighton vs Chelsea is:

Danny Welbeck - Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Welbeck has had at least one shot on target in 4/4 matches and has had at least one shot on target in 4/5 head-to-head matches vs Chelsea.

Cole Palmer - Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Palmer has had 1+ shot on target in 7/10 Premier League starts and, similarly to Welbeck, has had 1+ shot on target in 4/5 vs Brighton.

Lewis Dunk - To Be Shown a Card
Dunk has been carded in all three of his previous Premier League appearances vs Chelsea and has been carded in two of his last three Premier League appearances.

Marc Cucurella - To Be Shown a Card
Cucurella has been shown a card in two of his last three appearances versus his former side.

At the time of writing, the bet builder pays a best price of 25/1 with bet365. 

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