West Ham vs Brighton: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

West Ham, languishing in 18th place, desperately need points as they host 13th-placed Brighton in a Premier League clash at the London Stadium. The match is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

West Ham vs Brighton Form

The Hammers are in dire straits, having lost their last three Premier League matches. In their most recent game, they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Fulham. Their home form has been particularly concerning, reflected in their current ranking of 19th based on their last six home games. They are winless in the league in six games and need to turn it around soon.

Brighton, meanwhile, are without a win in their last five Premier League games, with their most recent outing ending in a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Arsenal. The Seagulls' away form is also a concern, as they are ranked 13th based on their last six away games.

West Ham vs Brighton Head to Head

Historically, Brighton have dominated this fixture. They are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 matches against West Ham in all competitions. When the sides last met earlier this season, the game ended in a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. Of the previous six matches between the teams, West Ham have won one, there have been three draws, and Brighton have won two.

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West Ham vs Brighton Probable Lineups

West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Kilman, Mavropanos, Todibo, Walker-Peters; Fernandes, Potts; Summerville, Paquetá, Bowen; Wilson

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

West Ham vs Brighton Team News

West Ham have several notable absentees. Lukasz Fabianski is out injured, while El Hadji Malick Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are on international duty. Konstantinos Mavropanos could replace Oliver Scarles, with Max Kilman moving to left-back. Callum Wilson will be hoping for a recall after starting the last four games on the bench.

Brighton also have their share of concerns. Solly March, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas are all sidelined with injuries, and Carlos Baleba is away on international duty. Fabian Hurzeler could freshen up his attack and recall Yankuba Minteh and Danny Welbeck, who were on the bench at Arsenal.

West Ham vs Brighton Match Facts

• West Ham have drawn 6 of their last 7 home matches against Brighton in all competitions, losing the other
• West Ham have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Brighton in all competitions.
• Brighton are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 matches against West Ham in all competitions.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Brighton

West Ham are desperate for a win, but their recent form and Brighton's historical dominance in this fixture suggest another tough outing for the Hammers. Brighton are unbeaten in eight previous top-flight trips to the London Stadium (W2 D6). A narrow away win seems the most likely outcome.

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Given Brighton's incredible record against West Ham in recent years, and West Ham's continued struggles, backing Brighton to win the match and for there to be over 1.5 goals could be a worthwhile bet.