Brighton & Hove Albion – Chelsea FC
Our Brighton – Chelsea betting tip is: Chelsea win – 1.77 odds
- Chelsea won the last three games
- First leg Chelsea won 3-2
- Brighton have won just one of their last eight games
An interesting midfield duel is coming up in the Premier League that nobody should miss: Brighton host Chelsea at the American Express Stadium next Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Seagulls, who are currently in 10th place in the table and have a mixed run of form, are struggling with a negative goal difference of -4 and must prove in this game against one of the big teams that they rightly occupy their position in the top half of the table.
Chelsea on the other hand, in 7th place with 57 points and an encouraging goal difference of +12, are in better form with a recent run of three straight wins. The Blues from London will be keen to take their chance to potentially improve their position in the table and qualify for European competitions. Given the criticism of their recent poor run, Chelsea’s players will be highly motivated to silence the critics with a strong performance against Brighton.
This clash promises to be an exciting one, with both teams revealing both strengths and weaknesses in their recent games. While the Seagulls will be aiming to prove their home strength and excite the fans, for the visitors from Chelsea it will be an opportunity to underline their ambitions to reach higher up the table and stay in touch with the leaders. In any case, spectators can expect an intense and tactical match. Find out who we think will come out on top in our Brighton – Chelsea betting tip
Brighton – Chelsea info
- Date & Time: 15.05.2024, 8:45 pm
- Location: Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove
- Competition: Premier League, 34th matchday catch-up game
- TV broadcast/livestream: Sky
Brighton Form & Balance Check
Brighton & Hove Albion’s recent performances show a team in search of consistency. After a challenging game against Manchester City in which they suffered a stinging 4-0 defeat, Brighton demonstrated resilience by beating Aston Villa by a narrow 1-0 scoreline. This ability to bounce back from adversity could be seen as an indication of growing confidence within the squad, which they could well use in their upcoming clash with Chelsea.
However, their last outing against Newcastle, in which they certainly created chances, only ended in a draw. As such, Brighton’s form remains erratic, with the team visibly struggling to find a foothold in the top half of the table in their current form, which is reflected by their 10th position with 48 points in the Premier League.
Low form at the end?
It is also striking that Brighton were more successful in the second half of the season than at the start, which is underlined by the victories in the second half. The defensive performance in particular has to be praised recently, as they have conceded fewer than 3.5 goals in six of their last games, which indicates a sustained improvement in defense.
Among the players who have played a key role in achieving this stability are undoubtedly J. Veltman, who scored early in the last encounter, and T. Lamptey, who is often found on the right side of defense.
In Chelsea, Brighton face a team that has also been going through a period of weakness recently. This could be an opportunity for Brighton to spring a surprise and further improve their run of form. However, to achieve this, a more balanced and disciplined game will be required to be both defensively convincing and more efficient on offense.
Brighton Facts & Analysis
- One win from the last eight games
- 10th place in the table
- mediocre offense with 54 goals
Chelsea Form & Balance Check
Chelsea FC are in impressive form ahead of their upcoming match against Brighton, with a run of three wins, one draw and just one defeat in their last five Premier League games. Of particular note is the offense – with an impressive 5-0 win over West Ham and a 6-0 triumph over Everton, the Blues are exceeding expectations. The team’s bold attack, led by the prolific Cole Jermaine Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, has given Chelsea a considerable advantage in recent games. Despite a slight dip in form following defeats to Arsenal and Manchester City in the FA Cup, the team has shown its resilience by responding impressively in subsequent games.
Enough for Europe
At the same time, however, the defensive work must not go unnoticed. Chelsea have solidified their defense this season and only let up in rare moments – an aspect that has contributed significantly to their current 7th place in the league and a positive goal difference of +12. Their team spirit and ability to decide games in the second half, where statistics show they are less likely to draw and have a high scoring rate, could pose a difficult challenge for Brighton.
With solid momentum and a strong performance in their last outing against Nottingham Forest, where Mudryk, Sterling and Jackson scored and dominated the midfield, all signs point to Chelsea being able to shine against Brighton and potentially consolidate their position in the top half of the table.
Chelsea facts & analysis
- 7th place in the table
- Three wins in a row
- Qualification for conference still possible
Brighton are likely to field the same 4-2-3-1 formation against Chelsea that they used in their last game against Newcastle. Coach R. De Zerbi is particularly relying on the precision of Pascal Groß in the center of midfield, both in passing and shooting on goal. Although important players such as P. Estupinan and S. March are missing due to injury, we find competent players in the line-up who can take over their positions. T. Lamptey could again play a role as a defender after he was substituted for J. Veltman in the last game. With this lineup and the adjustments to the absentees, Brighton have a solid squad for the upcoming match.
In the upcoming Premier League match between Brighton and Chelsea, coach Pochettinio faces some challenges with the lineup. Key players such as B. Chilwell, C. Chukwuemeka, E. Fernandez, W. Fofana and R. Lavia are missing through injury. It is expected that Đ. Petrović is expected to keep goal as he put in a solid performance recently. Thiago Silva and M. Caicedo are two stabilizing forces who are crucial for the defence and midfield. Key players in attack such as Cole Jermaine Palmer and Nicolas Jackson could be back in the starting eleven, as both players shine with their precision in shooting and passing.
Brighton – Chelsea head-to-head & stats
In the contest between Brighton and Chelsea, recent history shows a neck-and-neck race, with a slight advantage for the visitors, who have won three of the last five clashes. Brighton have scored a goal in each half of the last three meetings and have won twice, including a striking 4-1 triumph a year and a half ago. Chelsea, on the other hand, have emerged victorious from their last two meetings, with a narrow 1-0 win in the League Cup and a thrilling 3-2 victory in the last first-leg clash.
Direct comparison (H2H)
