Chelsea vs Brighton Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Brighton on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Brighton will take place on Sunday 3rd December, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Brighton? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Brighton on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Chelsea vs Brighton
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Brighton in the UK? If Chelsea vs Brighton is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
Mauricio Pochettino, observing from the stands due to a touchline ban, openly acknowledged that Chelsea's 4-1 loss at Newcastle constituted their "worst game" of the season thus far, with captain Reece James finding himself dismissed following two bookable offences, further adding to Chelsea's woes.
With a third of the season completed, Chelsea are closer to the relegation zone than the coveted Champions League positions in terms of points accumulated.
The statistics paint a grim picture: Chelsea have managed just one victory in their last 14 Premier League home fixtures – a 3-0 triumph over newly promoted Luton Town. They come into this fixture amid a backdrop of only two points gathered from the last 15 available at home, a period in which they conceded 10 goals.
BRIGHTON
Brighton emerged relatively unscathed from Thursday's Europa League clash against AEK Athens. Despite sustained pressure, the visitors' clean sheet was preserved thanks to De Zerbi's defensive unit. Joao Pedro calmly converted a penalty at the opposite end, extending Brighton's inaugural European campaign. The Seagulls, currently trailing Marseille by a single point, can anticipate participation in the knockout rounds next year.
Their triumph in the Europa League followed a Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest last weekend. This crucial win snapped De Zerbi's team's alarming six-game winless streak in the top flight.
De Zerbi's squad arrives at Stamford Bridge carrying a commendable seven-game unbeaten streak, inclusive of three successive victories on the road. However, their Premier League campaign has been marred by an inability to secure a clean sheet so far in the 2023-24 season.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
Reece James and Marc Cucurella will both be unavailable due to suspensions, allowing Malo Gusto (if fit) and Levi Colwill to reprise their roles in the starting line-up.
The availability of Christopher Nkunku and Roméo Lavia remains uncertain, pending assessments scheduled for tomorrow. There's a possibility for both players to make an appearance, with indications suggesting that Lavia might be less likely to feature compared to Nkunku.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez, Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson
UNAVAILABLE: Chalobah (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), James (Suspended), Cucurella (Suspended), Chukwuemeka (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gusto (Injured), Nkunku (Injured), Lavia (Injured)
BRIGHTON
Brighton will face the absence of Lewis Dunk due to suspension, while his defensive counterpart Adam Webster will also be sidelined owing to a knock.
Adding to the injury concerns, Solly March continues his recovery journey following a second knee surgery, which will prolong his absence from the squad, while Ansu Fait is one of the more recent additions to a busy treatment room.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Steele; Veltman, Van Hecke, Julio, Milner; Gross, Gilmour; Adingra, Lallana, Mitoma; Ferguson
UNAVAILABLE: Dunk (Suspended), Webster (Injured), Lamptey (Injured), Estupinan (Injured), Dahoud (Suspended), Enciso (Injured), March (Injured), Fati (Injured), Welbeck (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea's struggles at home have been a prevailing narrative throughout the year. However, to exploit Brighton's defensive vulnerabilities, there's a sense of confidence that the Blues can rectify the shortcomings of their previous weekend's display and secure consecutive victories against the Seagulls.
Brighton's trend of consistently scoring and conceding in Premier League fixtures seems destined to persist, so goals can be expected in this one.
BETTING TIP: OVER 2.5 GOALS
