Brighton will host Chelsea in the Premier League clash on Wednesday, May 15.
Brighton vs Chelsea: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Brighton - 3.33
Draw - 4.20
Chelsea - 2.09
Brighton: Current form and team news
Brighton are 10th in the Premier League table with 48 points after 36 matches. They have won only one of their last 5 games, making it a challenging season for them. Several key players are out with injuries, including Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, Solly March, and Jack Hinshelwood. Despite the setbacks, Brighton can still finish in the top half for the third consecutive season.
Chelsea: Current form and team news
Chelsea stand 7th in the Premier League table with 57 points after 36 games. They have won 3 of their last 5 games and have been performing well lately. Reece James may start after being out for five months, but Enzo Fernández and several other players will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Brighton vs Chelsea: Facts to Know
After a five-game unbeaten run against Chelsea between 2021 and 2023, Brighton have lost both meetings with the Blues in all competitions this season.
Chelsea lost this exact fixture 4-1 last season, but have never lost consecutive visits to Brighton in all competitions.
Chelsea have only won their final away league game in one of the last six seasons, beating Leeds United 3-0 in 2021-22.
Brighton have failed to score more than once in each of their last 11 Premier League games, their longest such run in the competition.
Brighton vs Chelsea: Head-to-head
Brighton and Chelsea have played 17 games since 2012. Brighton won 3, Chelsea won 9, and they drew 5.
Brighton vs Chelsea: Prediction and Betting Tips
Chelsea have been in great form, winning their last three games and scoring an average of three goals per game. Nothing should stop the Blues from snatching new victory.
Our betting tip: Chelsea Win (Megapari odds - 2.09)
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