Brighton vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Brighton & Hove Albion host Chelsea in a crucial Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium. Both sides are battling for European qualification, with Chelsea looking to maintain momentum after a mixed run of results, while Brighton seek consistency following some heavy defeats. Injuries could play a key role in this match, particularly for Brighton, who are missing key defensive players.

• Fixture: Brighton vs Chelsea
• Date: Friday, 14 February 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton
  

• 0-7 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• 3-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• 2-0 vs Ipswich (A)
• 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)

Brighton have shown mixed form, with impressive wins over Manchester United and Ipswich but defeats to Nottingham Forest and Everton. Defensive frailties have been a major concern.

• 2-1 vs West Ham (H)
• 1-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• 3-1 vs Wolves (H)
• 2-2 vs Bournemouth (H)
• 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)

Chelsea have been inconsistent, securing important wins but struggling against top opposition. Their attack has been fluid, but defensive lapses have cost them points.

• Igor Julio (Hamstring) – Out
• Ferdi Kadioglu (Toe) – Out
• James Milner (Hamstring) – Doubtful
• Mats Wieffer (Thigh) – Doubtful
• Jason Steele (Shoulder) – Out
• Pervis Estupiñán (Muscle) – Doubtful
• Solly March (Muscle) – Out

Brighton’s defensive injuries could pose a major problem, with key players like Igor Julio and potentially Estupiñán missing.

• Benoît Badiashile (Undisclosed) – Doubtful
• Wesley Fofana (Hamstring) – Out
• Romeo Lavia (Knock) – Doubtful
• Mykhailo Mudryk (Suspended by the FA indefinitely)
• Omari Kellyman (Hamstring) – Out
• Nicolas Jackson (Hamstring) - Out

Chelsea’s backline remains weakened by long-term injuries, but their attacking core remains intact.

• Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
• Defenders: Tariq Lamptey, Lewis Dunk (C), Jan Paul van Hecke, Joël Veltman
• Midfielders: Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba
• Attacking Midfielders: Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro, Yankuba Minteh
• Forward: Danny Welbeck

Brighton will look to dominate possession and exploit width through Mitoma and Minteh.

• Goalkeeper: Filip Jörgensen
• Defenders: Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo
• Attacking Midfielders: Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke
• Forwards: Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea’s midfield trio will look to dictate play while Sancho and Madueke provide attacking thrust.

• Strengths: High-pressing system, technical midfielders control possession, dynamic wingers in Mitoma and Minteh
• Weaknesses: Defensive gaps due to injuries, struggles against teams that play on the counter
  

• Strengths: Strong midfield trio, Cole Palmer’s creative influence, speed in attack with Sancho and Madueke
• Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities, struggles against compact, organised teams
  

Mitoma’s dribbling ability will test Chelsea’s right-back

A battle of technicality and pressing intensity in midfield.

Chelsea will aim to control the tempo and use their wide players to stretch Brighton’s defence. Brighton will look to counter Chelsea’s high defensive line using the pace of Mitoma and Minteh. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, which could lead to an open game with plenty of chances.

Brighton 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea’s superior attacking quality should see them edge this encounter, but Brighton are capable of scoring at home.

Brighton last defeated Chelsea in the Premier League at the Amex in November 2022, when they secured a 4-1 victory in a stunning display.

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