Brighton vs Chelsea Predictions - Value on the Visitors in the Premier League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 May 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 13 May 2024

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Brighton vs Chelsea tips for Wednesday’s Premier League match
The West Londoners have won their last 3 matches
Can the Blues win and boost their European hopes?

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Chelsea have won their last 2 matches against Brighton (Getty Images)

Brighton vs Chelsea Preview

Brighton are struggling for late season form and Chelsea have winning momentum. The Blues are still in the European race and can remain in the top six running with a fourth consecutive win.

Brighton vs Chelsea Preview
Head-to-Head
Brighton Form
Brighton Injuries & Team News
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Brighton have lost 2 of their last 3 home matches
Brighton have lost their last 2 matches against Chelsea
Chelsea have won their last 3 matches

Head-to-Head

Chelsea have a 14-3 advantage against Brighton in 22 meetings with five draws.

Brighton Form

Brighton have dropped out of European contention in the Premier League following one win in eight.

The Seagulls lost consecutive matches against Man City (4-0) and Bournemouth (3-0) before a mini-unbeaten run. Brighton beat Aston Villa (1-0) and drew with Newcastle (1-1) in their last two.

Joël Veltman gave Brighton a 1-0 lead at Newcastle after 17 minutes before the Seagulls allowed 2.45 expected goals. Robert De Zerbi’s side conceded after half time and held on for a point.

Brighton Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood and James Milner are out.

Forwards Evan Ferguson and Kaoru Mitoma are also out.

Defensive pair Pervis Estupiñán and Jan Paul van Hecke are unavailable.

Chelsea Form

Chelse are level on points with sixth-placed Newcastle with an inferior goal difference.

The Blues have launched into top-six contention after a four-match unbeaten run. Chelsea have also won three in a row against Tottenham (2-0), West Ham (5-0) and Nottingham Forest (3-2).

Mauricio Pochettino’s side took an early lead through Mykhailo Mudryk against Forest but conceded either side of half time. Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson scored in the final 11 minutes to complete the comeback win.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Defenders Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez are out.

Midfield trio Roméo Lavia, Enzo Fernández and Carney Chukwuemeka are also out.

Verdict

Brighton v Chelsea

Chelsea have impressed lately and can bring confidence into this clash against out-of-form Brighton. There is value in backing the Blues to extend their winning streak at the Amex.

Chelsea Win

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