After being unbeaten in the first four games with two wins and two draws, Chelsea FC suffered a defeat in their last game as Manchester United secured a 2-1 win over the Blues last week. The Blues are now back in action and will be looking for a win when they welcome Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently standing on 6th with 8 points, while Brighton and Hove Albion are just three points behind the Blues. So, this game is a good opportunity for the Seagulls to level up against Chelsea FC.
Stats & Facts
- Chelsea have won nine of their last 12 home meetings with Brighton across all competitions, while Brighton have won the rest 2!
- Brighton have lost each of their previous three matches at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. But the Seagulls have won three of their previous 6 league meetings with Chelsea.
- Chelsea have conceded two goals in each of their last two league games.
- Brighton and Hove Albion conceded at least one goal in each of their last 17 games except the one against Wolverhampton back in May 2024.
- Chelsea defeated Brighton in their last game by a 4-2 scoreline, where Cole Palmer became the first player in league history to score four goals in the first half.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 12 home games, where they have kept 7 clean sheets.
Team News
Chelsea keeper Roberto Sanchez was sent off at Old Trafford in the 5th minute of the match, but he is eligible to play after serving a one-game suspension in the midweek. However, star boy Cole Palmer is still unable to play due to his groin injury. He is progressing well, but the Chelsea boss doesn’t want to take any risks. Chelsea have more injury cases including Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Liam Delap, and Levi Colwill.
As for Brighton, they will be without Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March, and Adam Webster due to their respective injuries. But left-back Maxim De Cuyper and midfielder Mats Wieffer have returned to the squad and are available for selection.
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Santos, Neto; Pedro
Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Gomez, Mitoma; Rutter
Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Brighton
Considering the squad depth, Chelsea are way ahead of Brighton. But the Seagulls already showed their hunger and have had some very good matches in recent times. Before facing Chelsea, Brighton secured a massive 6-0 win in the Carabao Cup. Moreover, the Seagulls defeated Manchester City this season and had a 2-2 tie against Tottenham Hotspur. This is why we are expecting a competitive match tomorrow between Chelsea and Brighton.
Betfair Odds
Chelsea: 1.90
Draw: 3.84
Brighton: 3.84
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