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Brighton & Hove Albion – Arsenal FC
On matchday 18 of the Premier League, the two most positive surprises of this season clash at the Falmer Stadium in Brighton. Brighton are in seventh place after a little less than half of the season and are now serious contenders for the international places. Arsenal FC, on the other hand, are even higher up the table and currently occupy the top position with an impressive 40 points out of a possible 45. Our Brighton vs Arsenal betting tips will tell you whether we expect the Gunners to win again in the coastal city.
After a look at the last year’s results of both clubs, the hosts can certainly hope for something worthwhile. Arsenal have won just two of their last seven league games on New Year’s Eve, alongside three draws and two defeats, while Brighton have only lost their last game of the year in one of the last six calendar years. That one defeat, however, came against Arsenal FC of all teams in 2020. We can be curious to see whether the Gunners will spoil the Seagulls’ New Year’s Eve party again.
Brighton – Arsenal Info:
– Date & Time: 12/31/2022, 18:30.
– Venue: Falmer Stadium, Brighton
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 18
– TV coverage: Sky
Brighton Form & Balance Check
According to the prerequisites or the financial possibilities, Brighton FC is the most positive surprise of the season in England. However, the Seagulls already laid the foundation for this in the last season, which they finished in a very solid ninth place in the table. Roberto De Zerbi’s team started the new season with ten points out of a possible twelve and they have not lost this confidence to this day.
Weak phase overcome
The only really weak phase the team had was in October. Brighton took just two points from five league games before ending the drought with a surprisingly clear 4-1 win against Chelsea FC. Since then, things have improved considerably. The subsequent 3-2 away win at Wolves was followed by a 2-1 home defeat against Aston Villa, but the Seagulls won their first game after the World Cup again last Monday with a 3-1 victory at league bottom side Southampton.
Statistically, a next point win against Arsenal is very likely. Brighton have lost just one of their five Premier League home games against Arsenal and could come away victorious against the Gunners for the first time in the club’s history in three consecutive competitive games. The Seagulls defeated Arsenal in both last season’s second leg (2-1) and the 3rd round of this season’s EFL Cup (3-1).
Brighton facts & analysis
– 24 points from 15 games.
– Last 3-1 win at Southampton
– Last two duels with Arsenal won (2-1 in league and 3-1 in EFL Cup)
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
Arsenal FC continue to play a near perfect season. In the Premier League, the Gunners have only dropped points in two games so far – on Matchday 6 at Manchester United (1:3) and at the end of October at the current bottom of the league, Southampton FC (1:1), of all teams. The Gunners have gone into the World Cup break with four wins in a row, their lead over reigning champions Manchester City is currently five points.
Defence the key to success
The team’s defensive performance has been key so far. Arsenal have gone four of their last six league games without conceding a goal, with only Southampton and West Ham United having managed to get past keeper Aaron Ramsdale once in that period. In their recent 3-1 win over the Hammers, the Gunners conceded the one goal on penalties.
Bukayo Saka (53rd), Gabriel Martinelli (58th) and Eddie Nketiah (69th) turned a 1-0 deficit from the 29th minute into a comfortable 3-1 lead relatively early in the second period. It seems that nothing can rattle Mikel Arteta’s team this year. If Granit Xhaka & Co. keep up this level until the end of the season, the first Premier League title since 2004 will be possible without any doubt.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– 40 points from 15 games.
– Last win 3:1 against West Ham
– Played 4 of last 6 games to nil
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 December 2022
The hosts bounced back with a 3-1 win over Southampton and could go into the game against Arsenal with no changes to their line-up. Jakub Moder and Danny Welbeck are still missing due to injury.
The Gunners also won their first league match after the World Cup 3:1 and were able to draw almost from the full squad. Only World Cup player Gabriel Jesus will be out for a while with a knee injury. Youngster Eddie Nketiah is expected to replace him again.
Brighton – Arsenal direct comparison & Statistics
The relatively recent direct comparison is narrowly in favour of the Gunners, with ten wins to seven and four draws. In recent years, the duels have been very even. Last season Brighton took four points from their two games against Arsenal. The year before Arsenal won both games, the season before Brighton won twice.
– Solly March has the most assists on goal for Brighton & Hove Albion with 3. For Arsenal FC, Bukayo Saka (6) is in front.
– When Arsenal FC lead 0-1 in away games, they win 93% of matches.
– A look at Brighton & Hove Albion: Leandro Trossard is the top scorer with 7 goals. Martin Odegaard scored 6 times for Arsenal FC.
– Did you know that Arsenal FC score 27% of their goals between the 46-60 minute mark?
