Brighton will take on Fulham on Saturday, 16 August, as part of the opening weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
The Seagulls ended last season in red-hot form, and they will be desperate to take that into the new campaign.
Fulham, meanwhile, struggled towards the end of the previous campaign, but could the summer break have rejuvenated them?
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Brighton vs Fulham prediction below.
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Brighton vs Fulham prediction: The hosts to pick up where they left off
Key Stats
- Fulham's last two Premier League defeats have been by a margin of two goals or more.
- Brighton have scored three goals or more in two of their last three Premier League matches at the Amex Stadium.
- Three goals or more have been scored in four of Fulham's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 3-1 Fulham
Brighton were brilliant at the end of last season, winning four of their final five PL matches as they came desperately close to finishing inside the European places. While they have lost Joao Pedro, they are usually quick starters, while Fulham typically take a bit of time to get going.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Brighton vs Fulham odds are weighted slightly in favour of the home team, which isnt a surprise given how they ended last season. Ladbrokes have made Brighton the odds-on favourites, giving them a 52.4% chance of winning the match, while Fulham have been given just a 25.6% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Fulham
Although we're backing Brighton to do the business on Saturday, the recent H2H record is in favour of Fulham. The Cottagers have won three of the last five meetings between the two teams and have lost just one. However, perhaps crucially, that one was the most recent clash between the two teams, when Brighton ran out as 2-1 winners.
England Premier League 08/03/25
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England Premier League 05/12/24
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Brighton
England Premier League 02/03/24
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Brighton
England Premier League 29/10/23
Brighton
Fulham
England Premier League 18/02/23
Brighton
Fulham
Brighton preview: Question marks over Baleba
Carlos Baleba is the subject of transfer interest from Manchester United, but as things stand, he is a Brighton player. Whether he plays this weekend is another question, as he has missed their last couple of pre-season matches through injury. Hurzeler will certainly be without Adam Webster, Julio Enciso and Solly March.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper, Gomez, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Brentford
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Leicester
2
Brighton
2
Fulham preview: Muniz to be involved
Fulham manager, Marco Silva, has confirmed that Rodrigo Muniz will be involved on Saturday despite the fact that the forward is pushing for a move to Atalanta. Elsewhere, Antonee Robinson continues his recovery from knee surgery, but Ryan Sessegnon should be available.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Lukic, Berge, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Jimenez
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Everton
3
Fulham
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Fulham
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Southampton
1
Fulham
2
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Chelsea
2
Fulham
1
England Premier League 14/04/25
L
Bournemouth
1
Fulham
0
Player to watch: Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi is frequently a fast starter, and Marco Silva will be hoping that his talismanic midfielder can be on it from minute one once again his season. Iwobi has the ability to unlock defences and should enjoy the battle in the middle of the park against what Brighton has to offer.