Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 14, 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Chelsea to the Amex Stadium on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, just six days after their FA Cup clash. The visitors will be looking to avenge their recent cup defeat, while Brighton aim to reignite their push for European football.

Interesting Fact:

Chelsea have won their last three Premier League meetings against Brighton, scoring nine goals in the process.

Team Analysis

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton picked up a morale-boosting win against Chelsea in the FA Cup last weekend after suffering a heavy 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the league. The Seagulls have struggled for consistency in the Premier League, winning just two of their last 12 matches.

Despite their recent poor form, Brighton remain in contention for European football, sitting in 10th place. However, their home record has been concerning, with five consecutive winless matches at the Amex Stadium since beating Manchester City 2-1 in November.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-L-L-D-W
• Last match: 2-1 win vs Chelsea (FA Cup)

Key Players:

• Kaoru Mitoma: The Japanese winger scored the winner in the FA Cup tie and remains a key attacking threat.
• Georginio Rutter: His equaliser last weekend helped turn the game around for Brighton.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Jason Steele (out, shoulder injury)
• Ferdi Kadioglu (out, toe injury)
• Igor Julio (out, hamstring injury)
• James Milner (out, hamstring injury)
• Solly March (out, muscle injury, nearing return)
• Lewis Dunk (doubtful, rib injury)

Chelsea

Chelsea’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton was a major disappointment, but Enzo Maresca’s side will be eager to bounce back in the Premier League. Sitting fourth in the table, the Blues are just two points ahead of Manchester City and Newcastle United in the race for Champions League qualification.

Chelsea’s away form has been a concern, with no wins in their last four Premier League away matches since their dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham in December. However, they have a strong recent record against Brighton and will look to complete a league double over them after winning 4-2 in the reverse fixture.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-L-L
• Last match: 1-2 loss vs Brighton (FA Cup)

Key Players:

• Cole Palmer: Scored all four goals in Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton in September.
• Christopher Nkunku: Expected to lead the attack in the absence of Nicolas Jackson.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Wesley Fofana (out, hamstring injury)
• Benoit Badiashile (out, thigh injury)
• Romeo Lavia (out, muscle injury)
• Omari Kellyman (out, hamstring injury)
• Marc Guiu (out, groin injury)
• Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended, provisional doping ban)
• Nicolas Jackson (out, hamstring injury, 6 weeks)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

• Chelsea won the last Premier League meeting 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in September, with Cole Palmer scoring all four goals.
• Chelsea have won their last three league matches against Brighton.
• Brighton’s last league win against Chelsea came in October 2022 (4-1 at the Amex).

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea

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Chelsea’s strong head-to-head record and superior squad depth should give them the edge in this rematch, despite Brighton’s FA Cup win last weekend.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Palmer

Possible Lineups

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Webster, Lamptey; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Jorgensen; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Nkunku

Hot Stat

Cole Palmer has scored five goals in his last two appearances against Brighton in all competitions.

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