One of the key fixtures in the sixth round of the Premier League is set for Saturday at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will host Brighton. Here’s a preview and prediction from the expert team at Sportsmacro.
Chelsea
Last season, Chelsea struggled with inconsistent performances, finishing sixth in the Premier League—well below expectations, especially given their significant investment in new signings. This led to the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, with Italian manager Enzo Maresca stepping in to take charge.
The season began with a home defeat to Manchester City, but Chelsea has since bounced back and is now fifth in the table. Following that loss, they went unbeaten in four matches, recording three wins and one draw. This run includes an impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham last weekend, and midweek, they dominated Barrow in the League Cup with a 5-0 win.
Brighton
The Seagulls finished 11th in the Premier League last season, despite qualifying for European competitions the year before. This led to the departure of Roberto De Zerbi, with Fabian Hürzeler appointed as the new head coach. Under his guidance, Brighton has worked hard over the summer, and their efforts are reflected in their early-season results.
Brighton has secured victories against Everton and Manchester United, and they shared points with Arsenal. However, they faced an unexpected setback after the international break, losing to newly-promoted Ipswich. Last weekend, they played out a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at home.
Key Facts about the match
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has been successful in four of the last five matches.
- The “Total Over 2.5 Goals” bet has also won in four of the last five games.
- Additionally, Brighton remains unbeaten in all seven matches across all competitions this season.
Probable Lineups
- Chelsea: Jørgensen, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Veiga, Neto, Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall, Mudryk, Guiu, Nkunku.
- Brighton: Steele, Estupiñán, Igor, Webster, Hinshelwood, Adingra, Moder, Baleba, Minteh, Enciso, Ferguson.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Chelsea has triumphed in their last three encounters with Brighton across all competitions, although the Seagulls managed to secure victories in two meetings during the 2022/23 season.
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction
Bookmakers are cautious for this matchup, setting Chelsea’s odds to win at around 1.76. The “Both Teams to Score” bet appears to be the best option, currently priced at 1.65.
