Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea Predictions

The Brighton vs Chelsea Premier League 2024-25 contest will likely end in a score draw with both sides securing a point each, so, you can add goal-goal to your ticket.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton and Hove

Date: Friday, 14^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Six days after they locked horns in the FA Cup, Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea will recommence battle when they meet in Friday's Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium.

The visitors will travel back down to the South Coast with revenge at the forefront of their minds after falling to a narrow defeat in Saturday's cup clash.

Head-to-head:

• Brighton have won 2 of the 15 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Chelsea recorded 9 victories.
• The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
• 7 of the last 8 encounters between the two teams produced at least 3 goals.
• Brighton won their last meeting in the FA Cup a few days ago at the same venue.
• Chelsea have lost just one of their seven Premier League away games against Brighton.
• The Blues are currently on the longest winless streak away from home in the Premier League.
• Brighton have lost all of their last three league games against the Blues.

Form:

• Brighton in the League: D-W-W-L-L
• Brighton in all competitions: W-W-L-L-W
• Chelsea in the League: D-D-W-L-W
• Chelsea in all competitions: D-W-L-W-L

Team News:

• The visitors Chelsea will not have at least six players in action due to injuries. Nicolas Jackson and Wesley Fofana are a couple of names from Chelsea’s injury list.
• Brighton will be without the services of James Milner, Mats Weiffer, and six other players due to their injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Kaoru Mitoma came up with a top performance last time out. The Japanese winger scored the match-winner for Brighton and secured the Player of the Match title for his performance in the match. He will yet again be a big threat for the visitors. Kaoru Mitoma will be leading the attack from the left side and can once again help the Seagulls beat the Blues.
• Cole Palmer is the top scorer for Chelsea in the Premier League this season. He has scored a total of 14 goals in 24 matches. Cole Palmer is also the assists leader for the Blues with six assists. He will have to step up this time as his side are once again going to face Brighton. The Blues will be under pressure and Cole Palmer will have to drop a special performance here.