Brighton vs Chelsea prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 8, 2025
In the 1/16 round of the FA Cup, Brighton will face Chelsea. The match will take place on Saturday, February 8. The kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. I suggest betting on the goal-scoring performance of this game.
Match Preview
Brighton has lost a bit of form since their win over Manchester United. While their home defeat to Everton was unexpected, the 0-7 thrashing against Nottingham Forest was an embarrassing failure.
The Seagulls remain in 10th place, with almost half of their matches ending in draws. While they are not at risk of relegation, it seems unlikely they will challenge for a European spot either.
In the first part of the season, Chelsea tried to compete with Liverpool for the title, but over time, they focused on more modest objectives. The Blues have won only two of their last five Premier League matches, which has allowed Arsenal to pull ahead and given third place to the surprising Nottingham Forest.
Retaining 4th place will be difficult, as Manchester City, Newcastle, and Bournemouth are not far behind. Given the circumstances, a finish in the Champions League spots will be considered a successful result for Chelsea.
Match Facts
- Brighton has lost their last two matches.
- Chelsea has not won in four consecutive away games.
- Brighton scores an average of 0.6 goals per game at home, while Chelsea scores an average of 1 goal per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Brighton: Steele, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey, Rutter, O'Riley, Mitoma, Mwepu, João Pedro, Welbeck.
- Chelsea: Jørgensen, Cucurella, Chalobah, Colwill, James, Fernandez, Caicedo, Mudryk, Sancho, Palmer, Jackson.
Head-to-Head
Chelsea has won the last four encounters against Brighton.
Prediction
Chelsea looks like a slight favorite and should take advantage of the opponent's poor form. I expect an interesting game, and I will bet on both teams to score.
