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After playing on Thursday night, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion will meet in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues beat Luton Town 2-0 at home in the Carabao Cup second round, and return to league action after also winning 3-2 at Fulham.
Meanwhile, Brighton thrashed Tromso IL 4-0 in the second leg of their Conference League play-off, and have also found out their opponents in the competition.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion key stats
- Chelsea have not won their first two league games since 2021/22.
- Brighton have won just once in six league away trips to London.
- Chelsea have won three of the last four home H2Hs (L1).
Chelsea vs Brighton — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 1st |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 6th |
Xabi Alonso has had a bright start to his Chelsea tenure with back-to-back wins.
The Blues look especially dangerous going forward, but Fulham also exploited their vulnerabilities in defence and in goal.
After Robert Sanchez's mistakes, Chelsea have worked quickly to try and sign World Cup winning goalkeeper Emi Martinez from Aston Villa, but that deal has not been finalised at the time of writing.
Transfer-linked Enzo Fernandez could also miss out, but Wesley Fofana will return from suspension and Moises Caicedo has recovered from injury.
As for Brighton, Jack Hinshelwood is out for a few weeks in a real blow for the Seagulls, after scoring a brace in their 4-0 win at home to Aston Villa in their Premier League opener.
Georginio Rutter is also an injury doubt, but Ferdi Kadioglu could play some minutes after returning to the squad against Tromso.
Despite the setbacks, Fabian Hurzeler should be confident his team can get a result, as Brighton are on a four-match winning streak against Chelsea.
They topped the table after the first gameweek, and could cement their spot at the summit with another convincing victory.
Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
W |
Form | W |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 6th | Form Table | 1st |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 0 |
WDWWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWDWW |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea are 17/20 (1.85) favourites to win, but given Brighton's strong start to the season, we are happy to back them getting a result.
Double chance – Draw/Brighton at 21/20 (2.05) offers value, while Over 3.5 goals at 8/5 (2.60) could also come through, as it has done in three of the five games involving both teams this season.
As for player betting, after his streak of scoring in pre-season and opening his account after just 31 seconds against Fulham, Joao Pedro to score anytime at 27/20 (2.35) is worth a punt against his former club.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 14/1 (15.00).
> Double chance – Draw/Brighton at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Possible
> Joao Pedro to score anytime at 27/20 (2.35) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 3.5 goals at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Possible