Brighton vs Chelsea Preview: Mauricio Pochettino’s team will head to Amex to play Brighton & Hove Albion tonight at Falmer Stadium.
This is their second meeting, and the Blues have already won their first encounter at home and will do the same in this one as they look to book their European qualification spot.
Brighton, on the other hand, has struggled for form in recent years, winning only one of their last eight league games, but they will seek revenge against the Blues on their home turf.
Brighton vs Chelsea Match Info
- Date: Thursday 16th May
- Kick-off time: 12:15 AM IST
- Stadium: Falmer Stadium
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- Last meeting: CHE 3- 2 BHA
BHA vs CHE Predictions
The Blues are currently enjoying a winning streak, having only lost one of their previous 13 league games while winning seven and drawing five.
Brighton has now failed to score more than once in each of their previous 11 Premier League games, which is their longest such streak in the division.
Chelsea has won 29 points in the Premier League in 2024, with only the top three teams having won more. As it seems the Blues will clinch this match.
| BHA vs CHE Prediction | CHE win |
| Best Tip | Over 2.5 Goals |
| Correct predictions | 1-2 |
| Both teams to score | Yes |
BHA vs CHE Team Previews
Brighton and Hove Team Preview
- With a total of 48 points from 12 wins, 12 losses, and 12 draws, Brighton is presently ranked tenth in the league.
- It is the longest stretch in the competition that Brighton has had without scoring more than once in any of their past 11 Premier League games.
- Jan Paul van Hecke and Joel Veltman are out with injuries, although Brighton will have Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro available.
Chelsea Team Preview
- Chelsea has risen to the top of the standings after 36 games (16 wins, 9 draws, and 11 defeats) with 57 points.
- This season, the Blues have already defeated Brighton twice: once in the League Cup with a 1-0 victory and once in the league with a 3-2 triumph.
- The arrival of James, Sterling, Gusto, and Chukwuemeka will provide Pochettino with a boost in his ability to win this game.
BHA vs CHE Last Five Head-to-Head
Brighton & Hove Albion: 2 games won
Chelsea: 2 games won
Draw: 1 game draw
BHA vs CHE Possible Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion Possible Playing XI: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Dunk, Webster, Igor, Gilmour, Gross; Adingra, Buonanotte, Fati, Welbeck
Chelsea Possible Playing XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Gallagher, Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk, Jackson
Brighton vs Chelsea Win Probability
HOME (BHA): 30%
DRAW: 24%
AWAY (CHE): 46%
BHA vs CHE Players to watch
Brighton and Hove: The attacker for Brighton & Hove Albion, Joao Pedro, will be crucial to this game. In 29 games, the Brazilian player has scored nine goals. Joao Pedro has also generated 34 opportunities for the team and provided two assists. He has 82.23% passing accuracy.
Chelsea: This season, Cole Palmer has been playing at an amazing level. In the English Premier League in his debut season with Chelsea FC, 2023–24, he has scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists. In addition, he has made 66 crucial passes and given his team 66 opportunities.
BHA vs CHE Dream11 Team
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