Chelsea vs Brighton Predictions

These clubs have produced close contests in the past and this might become one. Chelsea are likely to outshine Brighton in their upcoming Premier League clash

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Date: Saturday, 27^th September 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

After both taking down lower-league opposition in the EFL Cup, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion now resume Premier League duties at the former's Stamford Bridge home on Saturday.

While the Blues had to survive a scare to conquer Lincoln City 2-1 in midweek, the sensational Seagulls hit Barnsley for six without reply, thanks in no small part to a new four-goal hero.

Head-to-head:

• Chelsea have won 9 of the 16 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Brighton have recorded 3 victories.
• The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
• Chelsea have only won one of their last three matches.
• Brighton are on a two-match winning run against the Blues.
• Chelsea have secured three wins in their last five matches against the Seagulls.
• Eight of their last nine encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

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

Team News:

• Liam Delap, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile will not be in action for Chelsea as they are injured. Cole Palmer is also a major doubt with his ongoing groin issue.
• Brighton will miss out on the services of Adam Webster, Maxim De Cuyper, Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March as they have injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Joao Pedro will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Chelsea. In five Premier League appearances this season, Joao Pedro has scored two goals and also has three assists to his name. From striking the ball well to helping his fellow teammates, he is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence.
• Kaoru Mitoma can regulate the ball well in the midfield and he can also play a crucial part as a winger too. The 28-year-old from Japan will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can he help his side stand a chance against the Blues.