Brighton & Hove VS Arsenal Match Prediction

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Brighton & Hove
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Arsenal

Our Prediction Tip

Arsenal will win this match.

Brighton have only won four of their 20 previous games against Arsenal, but that includes two of the last four – in between which, there have been two 1-1 draws. This season’s previous match saw Brighton win 2-1 at the Emirates. Adam Webster and Neal Maupay scored for the visitors, either side of Alexandre Lacazette’s equaliser. Here are the results of the last five matches:

Dec 05, 2019: Arsenal 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
May 05, 2019: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Dec 26, 2018: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Arsenal
Mar 04, 2018: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Arsenal
Oct 01, 2017: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Arsenal in December but have only won twice in 15 matches since – albeit they drew four out of five just before the Premier League paused.

The Seagulls do not concede too many, but they have very little in attack – Neal Maupay leading the goalscoring charts with just eight to confirm that.
Arsenal know this is a good opportunity to bounce straight back to form after a dismal showing against Manchester City in their first game back.

The Gunners not only lost convincingly but had David Luiz sent off and lost Pablo Mari and Granit Xhaka to injuries.

It could not have gone much worse for Arsenal who now need a rethink at the back and probably all over the park in truth.
The games mount up thick and fast so rotation is likely anyway, but Mikel Arteta has plenty to think about ahead of this game.

Nevertheless, Arsenal go into it as favourites – they can still salvage their season but they have to win this match to start that process.

Brighton vs Arsenal Recommended bets with odds

Arsenal are favourites to win this game, but they can be backed at 27/20 to win with 888sport and 10Bet which reflects their poor showing last time out.

Brighton do not score enough goals, however, and under 2.5 goals will return 10/11 with Bet365 and Betfair.

Likewise, you can bet against both teams to score at a best price of 23/20 with Betfair, which seems generous – albeit Arsenal were poor defensively on Wednesday night.

At the other end, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains the Gunners’ top goalscorer and he is a best price of 59/50 with 888sport to score at any time.

Brighton vs Arsenal Prediction

Arsenal were short of form in their most recent match, but Brighton have lacked wins all season.

Correct score prediction: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

Brighton Team News

Jose Izquierdo will play no part in the restarted season after a setback in his recovery from a long-term knee injury but the Seagulls are otherwise at full strength. Alexis Mac Allister and Tariq Lamptey could play some part, but it may only be from the bench.

Brighton Key Players

Neal Maupay – Including his goal against Arsenal, the striker has scored eight teams in his first season in the Premier League so far.
Mathew Ryan – Absolutely key between the sticks, given the Seagulls do not score many – he kept a clean sheet in his last game.
Aaron Mooy – Signed a permanent contract in January and the Australian has been key in midfield for Brighton this season.

Brighton Team Form

Brighton have won just twice in 15 matches since beating Arsenal in December, but they have drawn four of their last five games. That included a goalless draw away to Wolves in the only match they managed to play in March.

Brighton Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal could not have got off to a worse start, as they lost Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari to injuries and David Luiz to suspension in their defeat to Manchester City. Mikel Arteta will have to shuffle the pack, but it remains to be seen if that includes a recall for Mesut Ozil.

Arsenal Key Players

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Ineffective on Arsenal’s return to action but his 20 goals so far this season are a reminder of what he can produce.
Bukayo Saka – Allowed to play a more advanced role which suits him better, and he will hope the return to freedom sees him continue a breakthrough season.
Eddie Nketiah – Trusted in an attacking role against Manchester City, but he could not make an impact. Nevertheless, there is plenty to come from the 21-year-old.

Arsenal Team Form

Arsenal’s return to action was a dismal as they lacked form and fitness in a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. David Luiz was sent off to cap a miserable performance. They had initially signed off from action with a 1-0 defeat of West Ham – Alexandre Lacazette scoring in that game.

Arsenal Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-2-3-1

Arsenal were off the pace on their restart against Manchester City and two injuries and a red card have longer-term consequences too. The Gunners will be desperate to bounce back against a Brighton team struggling for wins before the break though, and Mikel Arteta will hope the run-out in Manchester has blown off the cobwebs enough.
Since beating Arsenal in December, Brighton have only won two of their 15 matches in all competitions.