Premier League: Brighton vs Arsenal Live
Preview: Brighton vs Arsenal
On Saturday evening at 4:30pm, Brighton vs Arsenal will come off at the Amex Stadium on the South Coast. Brighton & Hove Albion were unable to score in a goalless draw against Brentford on Wednesday, while Arsenal managed to win 2-0 against Luton Town despite not playing their best.
After avoiding their fifth consecutive away defeat for the first time since 2006 with a dull 0-0 draw against Brentford during the week, Brighton now shift their focus to hosting the gunners, who are in the running for the Premier League title. Despite their commendable efforts in the previous match, Roberto De Zerbi’s team has only managed to win one of their last five league games, with two draws and two losses, putting them at risk of falling behind in the race for European qualification. While their recent performances on the road have been lackluster, Brighton tends to perform well at home, currently holding a 12-game unbeaten streak at the Amex Stadium, with six wins and six draws.
The gunners, under Mikel Arteta’s management, continued their strong form by securing a 2-0 victory over Luton Town following a commendable goalless draw against Manchester City. The team is performing well as they head into the final stretch of eight games in the title race against Liverpool and City. The team has been impressive on the road, keeping four consecutive clean sheets away from home. This streak is only surpassed by a five-match sequence in 1997. Additionally, Arsenal’s away form has seen them win three consecutive games by a margin of 5+ goals before their draw against City.
Head-to-head
In their most recent five encounters, Brighton has won three times and lost twice against Arsenal. Arsenal secured a 2-0 win in their last match at Emirates Stadium in December of last year.
Prediction
Brighton has had success at home in 2024, but their attacking performance is suffering without Mitoma. This is concerning as they prepare to face a strong defensive team. The gunners, with some key players rested, only need to increase their intensity slightly to secure another three points and reclaim the top spot in the league.
