The Matchday 6 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brighton will take place on September 27 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Brighton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
In the previous round, Enzo Maresca's side suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Manchester United, managing just one shot on target. As a result, Chelsea's six-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League (4 wins, 2 draws) came to an end. Additionally, the team has conceded at least two goals in consecutive league matches. The Londoners have eight points and sit sixth in the standings. Notably, the club has scored ten goals this Premier League season, second only to Liverpool (11).
- The team has won 9 of their last 11 Premier League home matches.
- The club has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 home league games.
- The Londoners have kept clean sheets in 7 of their last 9 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Robert Sanchez – Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer – Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Estevan.
Due to suspensions, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and forward Mykhailo Mudryk are out. Defenders Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill, as well as midfielders Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia, will miss the match due to injuries.
Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler's side shared the points with Tottenham in a 2-2 home draw in the last round. Brighton led 2-0 during the match but couldn't hold onto the lead. The team has only one win in the current Premier League season (2 draws, 2 losses). Furthermore, the club extended its streak of conceding goals in the league to eight matches. In the standings, Brighton is 14th with five points.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 7 away league matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 10 away league games.
- Brighton has scored in 7 of their last 8 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Brighton (4-3-3)
Bart Verbruggen – Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadioglu – Kaoru Mitoma, Brian Gruda, Carlos Baleba – Yasin Ayari, Yanquba Minteh, Jorginho Rutter.
Defenders Solly March and Adam Webster, as well as forward Julio Enciso, are out due to injuries.
Referee
Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 28 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 133;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 18%.
Chelsea vs. Brighton: Match Prediction
The Londoners have had two challenging Premier League matches in a row, but at home, Chelsea will have an excellent opportunity to bounce back with a maximum result. The team feels very confident on their own turf: in their last 11 home league matches, the Londoners have secured nine wins, including victories over Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United. Furthermore, in 7 of their last 9 home Premier League matches, Chelsea has kept a clean sheet.
Brighton has only one win in the current Premier League season, and that was achieved in a home match. Away from home, the club lost to Everton and Bournemouth, failing to earn any points in away fixtures this season. Additionally, in both previous encounters with Chelsea at their ground in the Premier League, Brighton suffered defeats.
I expect the hosts to claim three points in this match, so my prediction: Chelsea to win
