Brighton vs Chelsea: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

The Amex Stadium prepares for a crucial Premier League clash as ninth-placed Brighton host sixth-placed Chelsea on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT. With both teams vying for European qualification, this encounter promises to be a captivating affair under the lights.

Brighton vs Chelsea Form

The Seagulls arrive at this fixture on the back of a 2-2 draw away at Tottenham in their last outing. This result extends Brighton's strong recent form, which has seen them climb to second in the league's form table over the last six matches, securing four wins, one draw, and just one loss. They have demonstrated a potent attack, scoring at least two goals in their last three Premier League matches, highlighting their offensive capabilities.

Conversely, Chelsea's recent run has been a cause for concern. The Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Manchester United in their last game, marking their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League. This alarming slump has seen them fail to score in any of those four matches, a stark indicator of their current struggles in front of goal. Their form over the last six matches sees them ranked a lowly 18th in the league's form table, with just one win and five losses.

Brighton vs Chelsea Head to Head

The most recent meeting between these two clubs saw Chelsea claim a 3-1 victory over Brighton at home in September 2025 in the Premier League, though Brighton had a player sent off in that fixture. Prior to that, Brighton had enjoyed a strong run against the Blues. Looking at the last six encounters, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with three wins apiece. Notably, Brighton have won their last three matches against Chelsea across all competitions and have scored at least two goals in their last four matches against the London club. Furthermore, five of their last six matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

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Brighton vs Chelsea Probable Lineups

Brighton (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
• Defenders: Kadioglu (DL), Dunk (DC), van Hecke (DC), Wieffer (DR)
• Midfielders: Groß (MC), Baleba (DM), Hinshelwood (MC)
• Forwards: Mitoma (FL), Welbeck (FC), Minteh (FR)

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Sánchez
• Defenders: Cucurella (DL), Hato (DC), Fofana (DC), Gusto (DR)
• Midfielders: Caicedo (DM), Fernández (DM)
• Attacking Midfielders: Neto (AML), Palmer (AMC), Garnacho (AMR)
• Forward: Pedro (FC)

Brighton vs Chelsea Team News

Brighton welcome back captain Lewis Dunk, who is available after serving a two-game ban and is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting XI. However, they will be without S. Tzimas and Webster due to injury. Kaoru Mitoma is likely to replace Diego Gomez, who picked up an injury against Tottenham. Milner is also struggling with a minor issue.

Chelsea face several injury concerns, with Estêvão and Gittens confirmed absentees. There are doubts surrounding the fitness of Chalobah, Badiashile, and James, though Fernández and Pedro are expected to shake off their respective calf and thigh issues to feature. Mudryk is also unavailable for reasons undisclosed.

Brighton vs Chelsea Match Facts

• Brighton have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
• Brighton have won their last 3 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
• Brighton have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
• Brighton have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in Premier League.
• Chelsea have failed to score in their last 4 matches in Premier League.
• Chelsea have lost their last 4 matches in Premier League.

Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

Brighton enter this fixture in significantly better form than their struggling opponents. The Seagulls have shown a robust offensive game, scoring at least two goals in their last three league matches and boasting strengths in creating long-shot opportunities and individual skill. Their aggressive playing style, combined with Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly against through balls and in aerial duels, sets the stage for a home victory. While Chelsea possess strengths in direct free-kicks and counter-attacks, and the forecast suggests they might score from a direct free-kick or an opposition error, their current four-game losing streak and inability to find the net consistently will be difficult to overcome against a confident Brighton side. The hosts' ability to come back from losing positions also bodes well should they fall behind.

Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at Draftkings Sportsbook

Given that five of the last six meetings between these two sides have seen over 2.5 goals, and Brighton have scored at least two goals in their last four encounters with Chelsea, this looks like a strong bet. The home side's recent form also shows them scoring at least two goals in their last three Premier League matches. While Chelsea has struggled to score, the match forecast items suggest they will find the net, potentially from a direct free-kick or an opposition error, contributing to a higher-scoring affair.

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