Brighton vs Burnley: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

With Brighton sitting comfortably in 14th and Burnley struggling in 19th, this Premier League clash at the American Express Community Stadium on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at 10:00 am ET promises to be a pivotal encounter for both sides. The Seagulls will be eager to end their winless run, while the Clarets aim to build on their recent away form against Brighton.

Brighton vs Burnley Form

Brighton's last match saw them draw 2-2 away against West Ham. The Seagulls have failed to win their last six Premier League games and have struggled to maintain consistency in recent weeks.

Burnley also played away in their last game, losing 3-1 to Newcastle. The Clarets have failed to win their last 10 Premier League games, highlighting their struggles this season. They will be hoping to improve upon their current form, especially considering they are undefeated in their last seven on the road against Brighton in all competitions.

Brighton vs Burnley Head to Head

The previous meeting between these two teams ended in a 1-1 tie at Turf Moor in April 2024.

Historically, encounters between Brighton and Burnley have been closely contested. Over the last six meetings, the record is evenly split with one win each and four draws.

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Brighton vs Burnley Probable Lineups

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Wieffer; Ayari, Milner; de Cuyper, Rutter, Gómez; Welbeck

Burnley (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Pires, Estève, Ekdal, Walker; Laurent, Florentino, Ugochukwu; Tchaouna, Broja, Edwards

Brighton vs Burnley Team News

Brighton will be without Solly March, Adam Webster, and Stefanos Tzimas due to injury. Yankuba Minteh is doubtful, and Carlos Baleba is unavailable due to international duty. Georginio Rutter may come into the team, and Karou Mitoma is pushing for his first start since September.

Burnley have a lengthy injury list, including Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Enock Agyei. Joe Worrall and Zian Flemming are doubtful, while Lyle Foster, Axel Tuanzebe, and Hannibal Mejbri are all on international duty. Marcus Edwards could continue in the starting eleven after an encouraging display.

Brighton vs Burnley Match Facts

• Brighton have failed to win their last 6 games in the Premier League.
• Burnley have failed to win their last 10 games in the Premier League.
• Burnley are undefeated in their last 7 away games against Brighton in all competitions.

Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Burnley

Despite their recent struggles, Brighton's strengths in creating long-shot opportunities and chances through individual skill, coupled with Burnley's defensive weaknesses against long shots, suggest a narrow victory for the home side. Brighton's strange run against Burnley will likely end soon, and despite their own recent struggles, Burnley are even worse and will find it hard here, especially with so many absences.

Best Bet: Brighton to Win and Over 2.5 Goals (+105) Click here to get the best odds from FanDuel Sportsbook

Considering Brighton's attacking strengths and Burnley's defensive frailties, a bet on Brighton to win and over 2.5 goals in the game offers good value, especially as Brighton's matches often see a high number of goals.