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Brighton - Luton
England Premier League - American Express Community Stadium
1st Round
Prediction 1
Brighton & Over 2.5 Goals
10/11 (1.91)
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Prediction 2
Pedro to Score Anytime
6/4 (2.50)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Brighton vs Luton – Round 1 Premier League Predictions
Here we have FW Premier League prediction for the opening game of the new season for Brighton and newly promoted Luton. The Seagulls impressed last season and head into this weekend's game as the clear favourite to win. Not much is expected from Luton in their debut Premier League campaign but they are a re side with goals in them and will cause a few problems to Brighton on the counter-attack.
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Brighton & Over 2.5 Goals
- Three of the last five meetings between these two clubs have produced over 2.5 goals.
- At least three goals have been scored in three of Brighton's last five fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of Luton's last six matches.
Joao Pedro to Score
- Joao Pedro has been given the No.9 shirt this season and is expected to lead the line.
- Pedro scored 23-goals in 104 league appearances for Watford.
- Brighton spent £30m this summer to sign the young Brazilian forward.
Brighton vs Luton: Bookmakers & Odds
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Brighton vs Luton.
Head to Head
23/07/16
Europe Friendlies Europe
Luton
Brighton
2
1
Last Five - Brighton
24/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Bournemouth
Brighton
1
3
W
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
AEK Athens
Brighton
3
2
L
16/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Man Utd
Brighton
1
3
W
02/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Newcastle
Brighton
1
3
W
26/08/23
England Premier League EPL
West Ham
Brighton
3
1
L
Last Five - Luton
26/09/23
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Exeter
Luton
1
0
L
23/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Wolverhampton
Luton
1
1
D
16/09/23
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Luton
1
0
L
01/09/23
England Premier League EPL
West Ham
Luton
2
1
L
29/08/23
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Gillingham
Luton
2
3
W
Brighton odds: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
Draw odds: 23/5 (5.60) – 17.9%
Luton odds: 19/2 (10.50) – 9.5%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
Brighton are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 75% and we really can't argue with the bookmakers on this one. For more football betting tips on Saturday's match live from the AmEx, check out the Both Teams to Score market. If you want to back BTTS on Saturday the odds stand at 21/20 (2.05) with a probability of 48.8%, while a bet on BTTS – No is priced at 20/23 (1,87) which has a probability of 53.5%.
Brighton vs Luton Lineups and Last Match
Brighton
Brighton took part in the Premier League Summer Series in the USA where they lost two and won one of their three matches against other Premier League sides. Following their return from the US, Brighton finished pre-season with a 1-1 home draw against Spanish side Rayo Vallewcano. Caicedo and Moder are the two main injury concerns for the Seagulls this weekend.
Predicted Lineup – Vervruggen (GK), Dunk, Webster, Lamptey, Estupinan, Milner, March, Gross, Mitoma & Pedro
Luton
Luton face a tough opening game to their first Premier League campaign but a decent pre-season should have given the visitors a confidence boost. Luton beat Bochum, Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough this summer and the injury news ahead of the trip to Brighton is that Burke, Osjo, Potts, Clarke and Andersen are all doubts due to injury or illness.
Predicted Lineup – Shea (GK), Potts, Lockyer, Burke, Andersen, Rea, Berry, Chong, Morris, Adebayo & Clark
Starting Lineups
Brighton
Luton
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: James Milner
Brighton lost one of their star midfielders in the summer but the signing of veteran midfielder James Milner could help to soften the blow.
Milner, 37, has tons of experience and plenty to offer the Seagulls this season after making the move from Liverpool at the end of his contract. Milner has adapted his game from being an attacking winger when he first started to now being an all-round central midfielder that can chip in with goals and assists as well as offering a large defensive aspect.
We're looking forward to seeing how Milner performs against Luton this weekend with the expectation that the veteran will control the game.
