Brighton vs Arsenal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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A red-hot Brighton side hosts a ruthless Arsenal at the Amex, and this Brighton vs Arsenal prediction points to fireworks between two of the Premier League's fastest starters this season.

Brighton have been free-scoring, banking seven points and 12 goals from their opening four league games and sitting fifth in the standings after piling in the goals.

Arsenal arrive with a perfect record intact, having conceded just one goal across their first four league games and chasing a 10th straight Premier League win dating back to April.

The Gunners have won their last three games against Brighton in all competitions, and across the last six meetings between these clubs the away side leads four wins to two ties.

Brighton vs Arsenal Recent Results

Brighton are flying, hammering Coventry City 5-0 in the league on September 13 to cap a scoring surge that has produced over 2.5 goals in eight of their last 10 league games. Midweek they showed real grit, coming back from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup. Pascal Groß and Malick Yalcouyé have chipped in with recent goals.

Arsenal keep rolling, winning their last nine league games and keeping a clean sheet in seven of their last nine. They rode a seventh straight win across all competitions with a 4-2 Carabao Cup victory at Ipswich Town on September 15. Bukayo Saka has found the net in three of his last four league outings, while Kai Havertz has logged a shot on target in four straight.

Brighton vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma (Injured/out), Yankuba Minteh (Injured/out), Stefanos Tzimas (Injured/out), Evan Ferguson (Injured/out), M. Orozco (Injured/out), Jack Hinshelwood (Injured/out), M. Svoboda (Injured/out), Mats Wieffer (Injured/out), Georginio Rutter (Injured/doubtful), Femi Azeez (Injured/doubtful)

Arsenal: Ben White (Injured/out), William Saliba (Injured/out), Cristhian Mosquera (Injured/out)

Brighton

Brighton still carry a lengthy absentee list, with Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Stefanos Tzimas, Jack Hinshelwood and Mats Wieffer all unavailable until after the international break. Attackers Georginio Rutter and Femi Azeez are both hoping to return but remain doubtful. The Seagulls are likely to be unchanged from the side that thumped Coventry.

Arsenal

Bruno Guimarães is set to make his first Premier League start for Arsenal after his winner off the bench at Sunderland. Ben White suffered a groin problem in that win and could be replaced by Jurrien Timber. William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera both remain sidelined.

Brighton vs Arsenal Predicted Lineup

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Verbruggen; O. Boscagli, L. Dunk, L. Vuskovic, F. Kadioglu; Y. Ayari, P. Groß; M. D. Cuyper, M. Yalcouyé, D. Gómez; C. Kostoulas

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Raya; R. Calafiori, G. Magalhães, E. Konsa, J. Timber; B. Guimarães, D. Rice; C. Tzolis, M. Ødegaard, B. Saka; K. Havertz

Brighton vs Arsenal Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 29+ shots taken in 4 of the last 6 games between Arsenal and Brighton (Premier League).
• There have been 27+ shots taken in 4 of Brighton's last 4 games (Premier League).
• Kai Havertz has scored in 4 of his last 5 games vs Brighton (Premier League).
• Bukayo Saka has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 games vs Brighton (Premier League).
• Bruno Guimarães has won 3+ fouls in 5 of his last 7 games vs Brighton (Premier League).

Brighton vs Arsenal Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction leans Arsenal. As much as Brighton are scoring for fun, the Gunners are the road favorites and the numbers back them up, with projections pointing to a 2-0 Arsenal win. Havertz and Saka have both hurt Brighton before, and Arsenal's defense has been miserly. Expect the visitors to grind this one out, though Brighton's attack should keep it competitive.

Best Picks

Back Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total sits at 3.34 goals, and Over 2.5 has landed in eight of Brighton's last 10 league games. With the Seagulls scoring freely and Arsenal's attackers in form, this Total Goals Over/Under pick looks well-supported.

Back Both Teams To Score - Yes. Brighton's home scoring is relentless, and Arsenal carry too much firepower through Saka and Havertz to be shut out — probabilities strongly favor both sides finding the net in the Both Teams To Score market. Each team is projected to score at least once, generating a double-digit expected value edge.

Brighton vs Arsenal Same Game Parlay

Our Brighton vs Arsenal Same Game Parlay picks stack four legs: Bukayo Saka anytime goalscorer, Kai Havertz over 0.5 shots on target, Arsenal on the moneyline, and Christos Tzolis to be shown a card.

Saka gets us going as an anytime goalscorer. He has scored in three of his last four league outings and has a nose for goal against Brighton, making him a natural first leg.

Havertz over 0.5 shots on target is the steady leg. The German has recorded a shot on target in four straight league games and thrives as Arsenal's central threat.

Arsenal on the moneyline anchors the parlay. The Gunners have won nine straight league games and land on the away favorites tag as they chase a 10th.

Tzolis to be shown a card rounds it out. The winger faces a physical, high-intensity matchup where booking potential runs high in a game that tends to get chippy.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +3300 and is as short as +1800 elsewhere. Shopping around is worth your while — the gap between top and bottom price works out to $150 on a $10 stake.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Brighton vs Arsenal Talking Points

This is a genuine style clash. Brighton have leaned on possession soccer, averaging nearly 71% of the ball early this season, and their strength lies in creating chances through individual skill and coming back from losing positions, as their comeback at Old Trafford showed. Arsenal counter with a rock-solid defense and lethal finishing down the wings, where Saka is the danger. Bruno Guimarães, set for his first league start, adds steel in midfield after his winner at Sunderland. Arsenal's youth is buzzing too, with 16-year-old Max Dowman scoring twice in the Carabao Cup win over Ipswich, a performance Mikel Arteta called "unbelievable." Something has to give between Brighton's free-scoring attack and Arsenal's stingy back line.

Brighton vs Arsenal Predictions FAQs

When is the Brighton vs Arsenal game?

The Brighton vs Arsenal game is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Brighton vs Arsenal being played?

The game will be played at American Express Stadium in Brighton.

Where can I watch the Brighton vs Arsenal game?

The game is scheduled for broadcast on Sky Calcio, Sky Super Calcio, Movistar Liga de Campeones, and Sky Sport 8 (Germany).

What are the projected lineups for Brighton vs Arsenal?

Brighton's probable lineup includes B. Verbruggen, O. Boscagli, L. Dunk, L. Vuskovic, F. Kadioglu, Y. Ayari, P. Groß, M. D. Cuyper, M. Yalcouyé, D. Gómez, and C. Kostoulas. Arsenal's projected lineup features D. Raya, R. Calafiori, G. Magalhães, E. Konsa, J. Timber, B. Guimarães, D. Rice, C. Tzolis, M. Ødegaard, B. Saka, and K. Havertz.

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