Brighton & Hove VS Chelsea Match Prediction

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Brighton & Hove
VS
Chelsea

Our Prediction Tip

Chelsea will win this match.

Chelsea have won 11 and drawn two of their 13 matches against since Brighton since the Seagulls won their first ever encounter back in 1933. Last season did see one of those draws, however – a 1-1 at the Amex on New Year’s Day. Prior to that, Chelsea won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge – Jorginho and Willian netting. This summer, Pascal Gross’ penalty cancelled out Timo Werner’s opener in 1-1 friendly draw.Here are the results of their last five competitive meetings:

Jan 01, 2020: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Chelsea
Sep 28, 2019: Chelsea2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Apr 03, 2019: Chelsea 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Dec 16, 2018: Brighton & Hove Albion1-2 Chelsea
Jan 20, 2018: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Chelsea

Brighton vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Kai Havertz and Timo Werner are set for their Chelsea debuts and, while their other big signings of the summer will not feature, that gives the Blues a new attacking dynacism.

Werner has already netted past Brighton in Chelsea’s friendly a fortnight ago, though Brighton did eventually draw that match.

Nevertheless, Chelsea have captured two highly-regarded players for this match and they can ensure they welcome the likes of Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell with a win as they sit this out.

Brighton’s main reinforcements bolster a defence that proved itself hard to beat at several points last season – including the last few games.

Their lack of goals is a wider concern, however, and Neil Maupay’s missed penalty in that friendly does not bode well.

Chelsea have the defensive strength in depth and the new attacking quality to ensure this ends in a big Blues win.

Brighton vs Chelsea Recommended bets with odds

Chelsea are odds-on favourites and can be backed at 8/13 with Betway to beaty Brighton in this match.

Chelsea have bolstered a strong attacking unit and over 2.5 goals in this game will return a best price of 4/5 with Bet365.

For Chelsea alone to score over 2.5 goals, you can get 9/4 with Bet365 – again the best price.

On his debut, Timo Werner is 49/50 with 888sport to score at any time. Fellow debutant Kai Havertz is 19/10 with Betway.

Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction

Chelsea are strong at the back and excellent going forward and this could be a comfortable start to the season for the Blues as far as the scoreboard goes.

Correct Score Prediction: Brighton 0-3 Chelsea

Brighton Team News

The Seagulls could have a new defence for this match against Chelsea, with Joel Veltman set for a debut and former Leeds loanee Ben White back at the Amex and pushing for a start too. Adam Lallana could also make his Brighton debut in this game.

Brighton Key Players

Adam Lallana – Held in high regard by Liverpool despite injuries ruining the end of his time at Anfield, the creative midfielder has a chance of a fresh start now.
Neil Maupay – Missed a penalty in the friendly between these teams but he showed he is a useful striker last season.
Lewis Dunk – Despite the potential debutants alongside him, he will lead the Seagulls’ defence and has already dished out a warning to Timo Werner in the press.

Brighton Team Form

Brighton ended the Premier League season on a high last time out, following up draws with Southampton and Newcastle by beating Burnley 2-1 on the final day. Yves Bissouma and Aaron Connolly scored their goals.

Brighton Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 5-3-2

Chelsea Team News

Only Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are likely to start of Chelsea’s new stars. Frank Lampard has confirmed Thiago Silva is very unlikely to play after only starting training at the weekend, while Hakim Ziyech got a knock against Brighton in pre-season. Ben Chilwell is closing in on fitness but still not available either. Billy Gilmour is a longer-term absentee. Mateo Kovacic is suspended.

Chelsea Key Players

Timo Werner – Scored when the two teams met in a friendly last month and will be keen to hit the ground running in the Premier League.
Kai Havertz – Another big-money buy, the winger has a lot to do to live up to his pricetag, but the 21-year-old has already proved his quality in the Bundesliga.
Willy Caballero – Will it be Willy or Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal? If it is the Argentine, he needs to be at his best to earn a run in this team before reinforcements arrive.

Chelsea Team Form

Chelsea beat Wolves 2-0 to secure Champions League football but then lost their final two competitive matches of the 2019-20 season – a heavy loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League following a 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup Final.

Chelsea Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-2-3-1

Chelsea have splashed the cash this summer and they need to start their Premier League campaign well. They had to rely on youth last season and impressed in spells but were too inconsistent. This time, with no more transfer embargo, they have no excuses. They should start with a win at the Amex, even without three of those big-money buys.
Brighton's only win against Chelsea was in their very first meeting back in 1933. Since then, the best they have done in 13 matches is drawn twice.