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Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Non-Winning Streak vs Non-Losing Streak

The English Premier League has always been recognized as one of top soccer leagues in the world, but this season is proving to be the best. Only eight points separate first and sixth places. If the season did end today, Liverpool wouldn’t even make it to the UEFA Conference League. Prior to the season, the Reds were heavy favorites to dethrone Manchester City.

Chelsea have overtaken Liverpool’s place, since the Blues have gone nine straight games without losing in all of the competitions (five in the EPL). That will be at risk this Saturday afternoon in Brighton, as the Seagulls are in a must-win situation. Otherwise, they could fall out of the top 10.

Cesar Azpilicueta #28 of Chelsea reacts
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As expected, the Blues dominate the soccer lines, but not by that large of a margin.

Let’s check the latest Premier league odds, stats, injury reports, and Premier league lines for Brighton vs Chelsea. We’ve plenty of Premier league betting odds for you to consider.

Brighton: Tough Luck

Brighton haven’t been able to win in their last five games, but they faced Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City. Liverpool aren’t meeting expectations, but the Reds are still great. As for the Spurs and Citizens, they’re both all-in in the title race. Brighton drew to the Reds, then lost to the Spurs and Citizens.

They also faced Brentford and Nottingham Forest, having lost to the Bees and drawn to the Tricky Trees. Indeed, they should’ve won the game against Nottingham Forest, since they were playing at home, won the possession (71 percent) and took seven shots on target. The visitors didn’t take any shots.

Despite these recent results, the Seagulls’ attacking unit is very good, sufficient to consider including them in your soccer picks, especially when priced at +190. Leandro Trossard is the team’s top scorer (six goals). There are also Danny Welbeck and Adam Lallana. Welbeck used to play at Arsenal and Manchester United, while Lallana was formerly of Liverpool.

Finally, the Seagulls have been a more reliable pick at home (2-2-1). They finished with a clean sheet in three of those games, so the defense also deserves some praise.

Chelsea: The Graham Potter Effect

Chelsea’s not having lost in their last nine games in all competitions isn’t luck. It was Graham Potter replacing Thomas Tuchel as manager. With Potter in charge, the Blues managed to climb to fifth place in the EPL, stamping their ticket to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Their most recent match was against RB Salzburg in the continental tourney, and they won, 2-1. Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz were the scorers. Prior to that, they defeated AC Milan (twice), with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Most Valuable Player in both matches.

Regarding the EPL, they drew, 1-1, to Manchester United. Chelsea had the three points in the bag, but Casemiro scored in the 94th minute to equalize the match.

Another reason to dominate the Las Vegas odds at +155 is the roster. Reece James and Wesley Fofana are out due to injury, but they’ve continued to win. Cesar Azpilicueta, Denis Zakaria and Trevoh Chalobah have done a great job as replacements. Speaking of Chalobah, Chelsea haven’t lost a single game he’s started.

Brighton vs Chelsea Head-to-Head

  • Previous Matches: 18
  • Brighton Victories: 1 (9 goals)
  • Chelsea Victories: 12 (33 goals)
  • Draws: 5

So, last season, these two met twice, and both matches finished 1-1. First, at Stamford Bridge, the Seagulls snatched a point on the last play. Romelu Lukaku scored Chelsea’s goal in the first half, Welbeck tying it in the 90th minute. Something similar happened at Falmer Stadium. Hakim Ziyech was the Blues’ first-half scorer, while Adam Webster scored the equalizer in the second half.

Close games are the norm between these two teams, total ‘under’ in six of their last 10.

Brighton vs Chelsea Match Information

  • Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. ET
  • Location: Falmer Stadium, Brighton
  • Brighton vs Chelsea Live Stream: fuboTV

Brighton vs Chelsea Betting Lines


Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction

Chelsea are the better team, brighton won’t embarrass themselves. What will make the difference? Well, the Blues’ depth, plus the fact Potter used to be the Seagulls’ manager, so he knows their players quite well. Chelsea at +155 is too good not to take, so include the visitors in your betting online ticket. The final score reads Chelsea 2, Brighton 1.

The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.

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