Brighton vs Chelsea Predictions and Betting Tips
The AMEX Stadium is the stage for this highly-anticipated English top-flight encounter as Brighton and Chelsea compete for maximum points on Tuesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
A late Danny Welbeck headers meant the spoils were shared when both sides locked horns in December, however, Brighton are still in search of their first league win against the Blues who have won this fixture 14 times in 17 meetings.
Both sides keen on returning to winning ways
Brighton, once again, needed a late equalizer when they took on Crystal Palace in the M23 derby last weekend. Joachim Andersen turned the ball into his own net just three minutes from time which in turn preserved the Seagulls' five-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Graham Potter's side has amassed eight points from a possible twelve during this spell, putting them in 9th position on the league standings. However, it is to be noted that they have the 6th worst home record in the division and with the Blues heading into this game following a heart-wrenching loss, the possibility of that home record being better is on the low side.
The European champions dip in form has seen them fall far behind in the title race as they head into Tuesday's affair 13 points adrift of the defending champions. A sublime Kevin de Bruyne strike condemned Chelsea to their second loss to the Cityzens in the league this season, thus, dealing a heavy blow to their title prospects. Currently, they're in 3rd position on the league standings and with the likes of Spurs, Man United and Arsenal still with a couple of games in hand, they would need to start racking up the points to avoid being dragged into a race for the top four.
Brighton vs Chelsea Team News
Brighton possible starting XI:
Sanchez; Lamptey, Webster, Burn, Cucurella; Gross, Lallana, Moder, Mac Allister; Trossard, Maupay
Chelsea possible starting XI:
Kepa; Rudiger, T Silva, Sarr; Azpilicueta, Kovacic, Kante, Alonso; Mount, Lukaku, Werner
Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction: 1-1
Brighton have been incredibly tough for the Blues in recent seasons with three of their last four meetings ending in stalemates. They've lost just four games in the league this season and although their home form hasn't been the best, we're backing them to secure at least a point this Tuesday.
