Chelsea FC VS Brighton - Prediction

After losing the opening league game against Man City, Chelsea FC have recovered brilliantly and secured 10 points from the possible 12 points. The London side club is in good shape and hopes to continue like this. Chelsea are now back in action in the English Premier League following their dominating 5-0 win in the Carabao Cup. Today, they will take on Brighton&Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge. Brighton are also having a decent run in the Premier League. They are still unbeaten after playing five matches in this competition. However, the Seagulls have tied three consecutive matches and stand in 7th with nine points.

Stats&Facts

• Chelsea completed a league double over Brighton last season. But before that, they failed to win any of their previous five meetings with the Seagulls.
• Brighton lost only one of the Previous five away matches against Chelsea in the Premier League, and that defeat came in the last season.
• Chelsea lost only one of their last 10 Premier League matches, winning eight. This only defeat came in their opening game against Man City.
• Since the start of May, Chelsea have earned more points than any other team in this competition.
• Chelsea are yet to win at Stamford Bridge this season In the Premier League . It would only be the third time Chelsea would fail to win any of their first three home matches.

Chelsea VS Brighton: Team News

Chelsea captain Reece James is still recovering from his hamstring injury. However, Romeo Lavia is finally back after having a long injury problem. "Romeo will give us more or less the same as Moises Caicedo. He played one league game for us this season against City and I think it was a very good game from Romeo, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca talked about Lavia. Chelsea do not have new fresh injury concerns ahead of the match. But changes are likely to come as Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Cole Palmer are expected to recall after having a rest during the Carabao Cup game. As for Brighton, attacker Joao Pedro is surely unavailable following his injury against Wolverhampton. Matt O'Riley, Solly March, and James Milner also remain out of the squad due to their respective injuries. Possible Lineup Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson Possible Lineup Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton

Chelsea are in a good shape under Enzo Maresca. Striker Nicolas Jackson has already scored four goals in the league, while substitute Christopher N'kunku scored a hattrick for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. Therefore, the Blues should not struggle to find net when they welcome Brighton today at Stamford Bridge.

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