Arsenal have had a full week to prepare for Saturday's early kick-off against Brighton, while their guests were involved in the League Cup in midweek.
The Gunners have made a perfect start to the season so far and head into this weekend's clash with the Seagulls as the clear favourite to pick up another three points. However, Brighton have won their opening two league games and will be looking to cause an upset at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal vs Brighton prediction: Another win and clean sheet for the hosts?
Key stats
- Arsenal have won each of their last three matches, keeping clean sheets in each of those victories.
- Brighton have lost three of their last four encounters with the Gunners.
- Leandro Trossard scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season, one of which came against his former club Brighton.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Arsenal have won each of their last three matches 2-0 and last season they won, kept clean sheets and scored at least two goals in both games against the Seagulls, so you can see why we're backing another 2-0 scoreline this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 34/100 (1.34) – 74.6%
- DRAW: 49/10 (5.90) – 16.9%
- AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Arsenal are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 74.6%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal edge it
Of their last five encounters, Arsenal have won three times and lost twice against Brighton, picking up a 3-0 win on the south coast when the pair last locked horns in April.
England Premier League 06/04/24
Brighton
Arsenal
England Premier League 17/12/23
Arsenal
Brighton
England Premier League 14/05/23
Arsenal
Brighton
England Premier League 31/12/22
Brighton
Arsenal
England EFL Cup 09/11/22
Arsenal
Brighton
Arsenal preview: Look like they mean business
The Gunners look like they are going to challenge for the Premier League title once again this season following 2-0 wins against Wolves and Aston Villa in their opening two matches.
Two clean sheets and plenty of goalscoring opportunities created suggest that Arsenal have gotten off to a perfect start this season, especially winning at Aston Villa who beat the Gunners last season.
Mikel Arteta will be without three players this weekend as Gabriel Jesus, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all injured.
Predicted Lineup: Raya (GK), Gabriel, White, Timber, Saliba, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka & Trossard
UEFA Champions League 01/10/24
W
PSG
0
Arsenal
2
England Premier League 28/09/24
W
Leicester
2
Arsenal
4
England EFL Cup 25/09/24
W
Bolton
1
Arsenal
5
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Man City
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 19/09/24
D
Atalanta
0
Arsenal
0
Brighton preview: Have made an impressive start
The Seagulls made it two wins from two games as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester United last weekend.
A late goal from Joao Pedro won the game in dramatic style, sending the home fans into hysterics but Fabian Hurzeler's side face what will be one of their toughest tests of the season on Saturday.
Solomon March has been ruled out of this game with a knee injury, while there remain some doubts over the fitnesses of Brajan Gruda, Mats Wieffer and Matthew O'Riley.
Predicted Lineup: Steele (GK), Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, Milner, Gilmour, Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Welbeck, Pedro & Minteh
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Chelsea
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Nottm Forest
2
Brighton
2
England EFL Cup 18/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Ipswich
0
Brighton
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Arsenal
1
Brighton
1
Player to watch – Leandro Trossard
Former Brighton midfielder Leandro Trossard made the switch to Arsenal in January 2023 and while he took a little time to settle in the capital, last season the Belgian international was one of the Gunners' best performers.
Trossard scored 17 times in 46 appearances across all competitions during the 2023/24 campaign and last week's goal against Aston Villa was his first of the new season.
Will Trossard haunt his former employers this weekend?
We're expecting Trossard to feature against Brighton this weekend, perhaps even start the game, either way, we have backed the 28-year-old to score and help guide Arsenal to all three points.
