Arsenal vs Brighton: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Arsenal, currently sitting at the summit of the Premier League, will host Brighton, who are in 9th position, at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at 10:00 am ET. The Gunners will be looking to solidify their position at the top of the table, while the visitors aim to improve their standing.

Arsenal vs Brighton Form

Arsenal are enjoying a strong season, remaining undefeated in 13 of their last 14 Premier League matches. In their last match, the Gunners narrowly defeated Everton 1-0 away from home. At home, the Gunners have been formidable, dropping just two points all season.

Brighton, on the other hand, are experiencing their worst run of form this season, having gone four games without a win after a goalless draw at home to Sunderland. The Seagulls will be hoping to turn their fortunes around against a tough Arsenal side.

Arsenal vs Brighton Head to Head

Historically, recent encounters between these two teams have been closely contested. In the last six meetings, Arsenal have won three, Brighton have won one, and two matches have ended in a draw. The most recent match between the sides was in the League Cup, which Arsenal won 2-0 at home in October. In Premier League action, the last time the teams met was a 1-1 draw at Brighton in January 2025.

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Arsenal vs Brighton Probable Lineups

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Calafiori, Hincapié, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi; Trossard, Eze, Saka; Gyökeres

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; D. Cuyper, Dunk, V. Hecke, Kadioglu; Ayari, Hinshelwood; D. Gómez, Rutter, Minteh; Welbeck

Arsenal vs Brighton Team News

Arsenal are dealing with several key injuries, with B. White, G. Magalhães, K. Havertz, C. Mosquera and M. Dowman all sidelined. Eberechi Eze could return to the starting lineup after being rested against Everton, while Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli are competing for a spot on the left wing.

Brighton also have injury concerns, with S. March, A. Webster, and S. Tzimas unavailable. C. Baleba is on international duty. There is some positive news, with Diego Gómez and Lewis Dunk returning from suspension, and Danny Welbeck potentially fit to return against his former club.

Arsenal vs Brighton Match Facts

• Arsenal are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• Arsenal have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brighton's last 3 games in the Premier League.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton

Arsenal are strong at home and will be looking to capitalise on Brighton's poor form. The Gunners have dropped just two points at home all season and will be heavy favourites to win again here. Brighton head to the Emirates on their worst run of the campaign after the Sunderland stalemate was their fourth game in a row without winning. I am predicting a 2-0 win for Arsenal.

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Arsenal have been defensively solid at home, conceding very few goals. Given Brighton's recent struggles in front of goal and Arsenal's defensive strength, backing both teams not to score seems like a reasonable bet.