Two teams struggling for form collide when Brighton meet West Ham at the American Express Stadium in England’s Premier League on Saturday, 26 April. Read our Premier League predictions for the tussle below.
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Brighton vs West Ham prediction: Look to goal markets for success
Key Stats
- Six of Brighton’s last seven fixtures in the Premier League have featured goals at both ends.
- West Ham scored exactly once in three of their last four away games in the division.
- Brighton and West Ham drew 1-1 when they last faced off back in December.
- Four players were booked in that 1-1 draw between the clubs just before Christmas.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 1-1 West Ham
Both Brighton (five games) and West Ham (six games) are on lengthy runs without a win, so a share of the spoils and a repeat of December’s 1-1 draw could be the correct score option to back here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Brighton
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ten-man Brighton were beaten 4-2 by Brentford in their last assignment to extend their winless run. However, Albion have a 60.6% chance of snapping their poor form with a win over West Ham, according to the latest probability figures.
West Ham meanwhile, failed to beat lowly Southampton (1-1) last weekend and Graham Potter has just a 20% chance of masterminding a win over his old club on Saturday. Check out more of our best football predictions and Premier League analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Another draw in the works?
Brighton and West Ham have drawn each of their last two meetings and the Irons are unbeaten in three previous meetings with Albion overall.
England Premier League 21/12/24
West Ham
Brighton
England Premier League 02/01/24
West Ham
Brighton
England Premier League 26/08/23
Brighton
West Ham
England Premier League 04/03/23
Brighton
West Ham
England Premier League 21/08/22
West Ham
Brighton
Brighton preview: Albion still depleted
The treatment room at Brighton is still full, and Ferdi Kadioglu, Georgino Rutter, Adam Webster, James Milner, Igor, Tariq Lamptey, Joel Veltman, Jason Steele and Jan Paul van Hecke are all out injured. Joao Pedro is suspended, having been given his marching orders in last week's 4-2 loss at Brentford.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer, Cashin, Dunk, Estupinan, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, O'Riley, 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
West Ham preview: Ferguson cannot feature
West Ham will be without the services of Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville while Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Aaron Cresswell and Edson Alvarez are doubtful. Loanee Evan Ferguson cannot face his parent club and will have to watch this one from the stands.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson, Soler, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta, Fullkrug
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Man Utd
0
West Ham
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Tottenham
1
West Ham
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Brighton
3
West Ham
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Southampton
1
West Ham
1
England Premier League 13/04/25
L
Liverpool
2
West Ham
1
Player to watch – Danny Welbeck
Brighton disappointed in their 4-2 loss at Brentford last weekend, however, veteran frontman Danny Welbeck did showcase his quality again, netting his ninth Premier League goal of the campaign with a well-taken effort.
Welbeck chasing double figures
Welbeck has never scored double-figure goals in a single league campaign before, though the 34-year-old has a chance to reach that first career milestone before the end of the current season. Welbeck could take his tally up to ten Premier League goals with a strike against West Ham on Saturday.