Chelsea vs Brighton is set to be an exciting Premier League match on Saturday. Chelsea, in excellent form, hosts unbeaten Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Both teams are eager to make a statement.
Chelsea, after a rough pre-season and an opening defeat, has turned things around. Enzo Maresca’s men are now unbeaten in four matches, sitting fifth in the league. Last week, they secured a dominant 3-0 win over West Ham, followed by a 5-0 thrashing of Barrow in the Carabao Cup.
On the other hand, Brighton continues its solid start to the season. They beat Wolves 3-2 in the Carabao Cup and held Nottingham Forest to a 2-2 draw last weekend. However, they face a tough challenge in maintaining their unbeaten record against a Chelsea side that’s hitting top form.
Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton has proven resilient but will need to be at their best to stand a chance.
Key Match Details: Chelsea vs Brighton
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Saturday, 28 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Michael Oliver
Chelsea vs Brighton: Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
| Chelsea | Brighton | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Wins | 2 Wins | 0 |
- Last meeting: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea (15 May 2024)
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Chelsea | Brighton |
|---|---|
| Chelsea 5-0 Barrow (24/09/24) | Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest (22/09/24) |
| West Ham 0-3 Chelsea (21/09/24) | Brighton 3-2 Wolves (18/09/24) |
| Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea (14/09/24) | Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town (14/09/24) |
| Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace (01/09/24) | Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (31/08/24) |
| Servette 2-1 Chelsea (29/08/24) | Brighton 4-0 Crawley (27/08/24) |
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will field a strong lineup, with Maresca expected to revert to the side that beat West Ham. Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Noni Madueke are set to lead the attack.
Malo Gusto, who returned from injury in the midweek, could start again. However, Reece James remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, and Romeo Lavia is unlikely to feature due to a thigh injury.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Brighton (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Brighton Team News
Brighton will be without Joao Pedro, who hasn’t recovered from a knock. Matt O’Riley, Solly March, and James Milner are also out. However, summer arrival Brajan Gruda could feature after recovering from injury. Yasin Ayari, who was ill last week, should also return to the squad.
Brighton Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Chelsea vs Brighton: Score Prediction
Chelsea is looking for a fourth consecutive win, while Brighton aims to maintain their unbeaten record. The Seagulls have shown defensive weaknesses recently, and Joao Pedro’s absence could hurt their attack. Despite Brighton’s speed and dynamism, Chelsea’s counter-attacking style under Maresca has been effective.
While Brighton may dominate possession, Chelsea’s counter-attacking prowess should give them the edge in a tightly contested match.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton.
