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Brighton vs Chelsea Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: February 14, 2025 Venue: Falmer Stadium Kickoff Time: 20:00 Venue: Falmer Stadium Cupid’s arrow might have had a lot to do during the day, but there will certainly be no love lost when Brighton entertains Chelsea in the Premier League. Chelsea is still within touching distance of those coveted Champions League spots, but for the Seagulls, a win would see them potentially catapult into 8th position! Let’s take a look at how to navigate this game before consulting our reliable football betting sites.

Ryan Liberty
Ryan Liberty

Last Updated: 2025-02-05

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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability – Brighton the Underdogs

  1. Home: 21/10 (3.1) – 31%

  2. Draw: 13/5 (3.6) – 26%

  3. Away: 12/10 (2.2) – 43%

Head-To-Head Record

Last five meetings (All Competition)

  1. 28/09/2024: Chelsea 4–2 Brighton

  2. 15/05/2024: Brighton 1–2 Chelsea

  3. 03/12/2023: Chelsea 3–2 Brighton 

  4. 27/09/2023: Chelsea 1–0 Brighton 

  5. 23/07/2023: Chelsea 4–3 Brighton

Brighton Current Form – WWWLL

Brighton have been so unpredictable this season, and so trying to make an accurate Brighton prediction has proven to be not for the faint of heart. Yes, they are a top-half team, capable of causing even the best teams in the league trouble – but their inconsistency will cost them dearly. 

Interestingly, they have drawn a total of ten games in the league this season (more than any other team around them) which is indicative of their inability to put teams away.

Alternatively, if you favour their defensive prowess and are happy to see them in a positive light, their solid approach to games could also be making them difficult to breakdown and overcome…until they get smashed by seven goals to none!

Key Players to Watch

  • Kaoru Mitoma: The Japanese winger has been a revelation this season for the Seagulls. He provides pace and trickery on the flanks and is so difficult to defend against in 1v1 situations. He will always carry an attacking threat and drive his team forward.
  • Lewis Dunk: Mr. Brighton (as we always say) is the captain and defensive stability in this team. He will no doubt be crucial once again in ensuring their backline is secured and stifles the attacking threats carried by Chelsea.
  • Pascal Grob: A hard-working midfielder whose vision and set-piece prowess will be crucial once again in unlocking Chelsea’s defensive system. His ability to break down the game for Brighton is often underrated, but he is certainly important for his side.

Brighton Team News

Igor Julio (thigh injury), James Milner (knock), Jason Steele (shoulder injury), Pervis Estupinan (muscle injury) and Solly March (muscle injury) are all doubts for this match. 

Chelsea Current Form – DWDWL

There has been a lot of talk online about Chelsea’s very quiet transfer window. We can agree that they arguably need to bolster their squad (ironically, we all lambasted them about having an enormous squad at the beginning of the season – but anyway), especially if they had any hopes of climbing the league table. 

They need a goalkeeper and a potentially another attacking option upfront, but that isn’t to suggest that they don’t have a squad capable of securing all of the points here.

Key Players to Watch

  • Moises Caicedo: A player who has one of the most tackles made in the midfield this season, Caicedo has been absolutely immense with breaking down opponents build-up and ensuring his side are able to transition back into attack.
  • Noni Madueke: One thing we have found exceptionally interesting about Madueke’s season is the way in which he responds to criticism by his manager or indeed anyone associated with the club. He just seems to thrive!
    He will no doubt be important to Chelsea’s attacking endeavors here once again.
  • Cole Palmer: Is it really a preview of the talents at Chelsea if it doesn’t include Cole Palmer. In fairness, he hasn’t been at his level best for the past few weeks, but then again, the standard at which we are comparing him is almost out of this world! Nevertheless, he is a massive player who can turn a game on its head in an instant. Keep an eye on him here.

Chelsea Team News

Benoit Badiashile (muscle injury) Mykhailo Mudryk (personal injury), Romeo Lavia (muscle injury), and Wesley Fofana (hamstring injury) are doubts. 

Predicted Line-Up

  1. Brighton: 4-4-1-1

    Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey, Minteh, Rutter, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck.

  2. Chelsea: 4-2-3-1

    Sanchez, Gusto, Colwill, Chalobah, James, Enzo, Caicedo, Sancho, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.

Suggested Bets

Our suggested bets for Premier League betting fans are outlined below. 

  1. Chelsea to Win: Chelsea are a side littered with quality, we might have reservations around their need to bolster the squad, but they are a better side than Brighton. 12/10 (2.2) with Pinnacle and Betway

  2. Both Teams to Score (Yes): Given the history between these two sides, both teams to score seems to be a popular outcome. 9/20 (1.45) with 1xBet and Pinnacle

  3. Chelsea + Both Teams to Score (Yes): Combine these two betting angles to maximise the value on offer.  47/20 (3.35) with 1xBet and Pinnacle.

Value Bets

  1. Over 2.5 Goals: Another online betting angle to consider, especially if you agree that there are goals in this one, would be backing the over 2.5 goals market. 9/20 (1.45) with 1xBet and Pinnacle

  2. Chelsea (1st Goal): Back the Blues to find the back of the net first in this one. 7/10 (1.7) with 1xBet and Pinnacle

  3. Cole Palmer (Anytime Goalscorer): He is bound to find the back of the net again soon; you might as well back him to come right in this encounter!  19/10 (2.9) with 1xBet and Pinnacle 

Prediction: Chelsea Win 

Chelsea have struggled to find a serious degree of consistency, but their ability is without question and to back them to claim all three points here looks to be a set bet. Brighton have the potential to put up a fight, which is why the Both Teams to Score market becomes attractive – but Chelsea win this one for us.

Ryan Liberty
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