Premier League: Brighton vs Chelsea Live
Preview: Brighton vs Chelsea
Brighton vs Chelsea will take place at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday at 6:45pm as both sides continue their quest for European football next season. The Blues came out on top with a 3-2 victory in a back-and-forth match against Nottingham Forest over the weekend, while the Seagulls were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle.
Brighton has been struggling lately, winning only two of their last 11 league games and facing pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi as they are now unable to secure a European finish. The team’s lack of goal-scoring has been particularly disappointing for fans, as they have not scored more than once in their last 11 league matches. Despite a previous 4-1 victory against Chelsea last season, Brighton has lost both of their head-to-head matches this season and may face challenges in the upcoming game.
Chelsea have been showing improved resilience recently, evidenced by their recent 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest despite initially trailing 2-1. This win marked their third consecutive Premier League victory, a feat they hadn’t achieved since early January, and has kept them in the race for European qualification. Under manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea have accumulated 35 points since Boxing Day, a total surpassed only by the current top three teams. Pochettino’s success at Stamford Bridge has raised questions about his future at the club, but another win against Brighton, a team he has a strong record against, could further solidify his position at the club.
Head-to-head
The blues have won three out of their last five matches against the Seagulls, with two losses. In their most recent encounter, Chelsea emerged victorious with a 3-2 score line.
Prediction
Although the blues usually struggle to secure their defense when playing away, Brighton has been struggling with a lack of scoring ability for several months. In 2024, only Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal have earned more Premier League points than Chelsea. As a result, we are confident in Pochettino’s ability to lead the blues to a fourth consecutive victory, which will keep them competitive in the top-six race until the end of the season.
