Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 27, 2025 | Emirates Stadium | Premier League | 15:00 GMT

With Christmas soon passing, we will be diving straight back into league football as the Premier League returns, as there is no time to lose for the league leaders as they get back into action following earning a semifinal berth in the EFL Cup where they will play Chelsea next month. They host Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in North London on December 27.

The Gunners’ penalty success over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarterfinal earned them a spot against London’s finest to make Wembley next year. As for Brighton, they come into this fixture off the back of a stalemate 0-0 draw with this season’s surprise package Sunderland – they will be hoping to grab three points on Saturday, however, as they try to close the gap to the European places.

We are backing a relative goal fest here upon the Christmas return, backing both teams to score.

Key Betting Tips: BTTS at 1.87 odds on BOYLESports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

odds subject to change.

This match looks enticing from a both teams to score outlook. Arsenal have been in top shape defensively this season, but injuries to key players have led to Mikel Arteta having to constantly rotate his team. Since their 2-2 draw with Sunderland back in November, they have kept just three clean sheets in the last 10 games. As for Brighton, they average comfortably over 1 goal scored and conceded per game, making this angle a strong one for this particular matchup.

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Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineups

Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3): David Raya; Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber; Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard; Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka.

Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, Max Dowman and Kai Havertz will all be able to (hopefully) enjoy their Christmas festivities over the days preceding this clash, with all of them out with injury.

Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Olivier Boscagli, Diego Coppola, Mats Wieffer; Jack Hinshelwood, Yasin Ayari; Maxim De Cuyper, Brajan Gruda, Yankuba Minteh; Georginio Rutter.

As for the visitors, they will be without Carlos Baleba who is currently participating in AFCON for Cameroon, while Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Danny Welback, Solly March and Stefanos Tzimos will all miss the trip to North London with injury.

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Current League Standings

Arsenal have once again entered this Christmas and new year period in a terrific position of a first Premier League title since 2004. They have won 12 of their 17 matches so far, earning 39 points in the process as they sit two points clear of the top. This is not the first time in recent years that they have been top of the tree at Christmas, but can they finally get over the line once more?

As for Brighton, it has been both a strong and difficult season. They have struggled to find form at times this year but have equally surprised and won points against sides they weren’t expected to do so against. They have earned six wins, six draws and five losses so far, putting them in ninth position, with the opportunity to rise further with a win this weekend.

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove AlbionHead-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have met on 21 occasions. Arsenal do have the more positive record, but they do by no means dominate it, having won nine to the Seagulls six. In the last five, the Gunners have won three, with one of those coming in October in the round of 16 of the league cup.

• October 29, 2025: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (EFL Cup)
• January 4, 2025: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal
• August 31, 2024: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
• April 6, 2024: Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
• December 17, 2023: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton

Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion Recent Matches Analysis

Arsenal Last 5 Matches:

• Arsenal p1-1 Crystal Palace (H) – EFL Cup
• Arsenal 1-0 Everton (A)
• Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (H)
• Arsenal 3-0 Club Brugge (A) – Champions League
• Arsenal 1-2 Aston Villa (A)

Arsenal have been in decent shape in recent games, but have struggled to close games out at times, conceding a 90th minute equaliser against Wolves, while doing the same against Palace. They are very strong at the Emirates, however, winning seven of their eight league games there, as they are also yet to lose at home this season.

Brighton Last 5 Matches:

• Brighton 0-0 Sunderland (H)
• Brighton 0-2 Liverpool (A)
• Brighton 1-1 West Ham (H)
• Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa (H)
• Brighton 2-0 Forest (A)

The Seagulls have struggled somewhat in recent games, but are still not short in scoring goals – the game against Sunderland was the first time in six games that they had failed to find the target.

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.87 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home victory. With a 60% chance of both teams finding the net according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Declan Rice (Arsenal): Certainly the most consistent performer in the Gunners squad, Rice has become the most clutch player for Arsenal and perhaps one of their most important too. He fits in spectacularly well with the dead ball game Arteta’s side like to deploy, with Rice’s free kicks up there with the best in the division.

Mats Wieffer (Brighton): The surprising star of the Seagulls backline so far, Wieffer is the second highest rated player in the squad this season. He has backed this up by providing three crucial assists, two of which coming in winning causes.

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Facts

Referee: John Brooks.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports+ at 15:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in London, England, the Emirates Stadium can hold up to just over 60,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with the away fans eager to show support to continue this superb run, despite the date of the fixture and amongst other festivities.

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Final Prediction

Arsenal 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion