Chelsea vs Brighton: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Chelsea vs Brighton: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 27, 2025 | Stamford Bridge | Premier League | 15:00 GMT

Chelsea and Brighton preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting a Chelsea home victory against the Seagulls with over 2.5 goals in the game

Enzo Maresca's side are looking to bounce back from their disappointing displays against Bayern Munich and Mancheste United last week with a convincing win over Brighton. The Seagulls have only lost once in their last five, but are have been inconsistent so far this season.

Key Betting Tip: Chelsea Win & O2.5 Goals @ 2.4 (Betfred)

Chelsea vs Brighton Predicted Lineups

Chelsea Predicted XI: Jorgensen, James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Pedro

Brighton Predicted XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Gruda, Mitoma, Rutter

Chelsea vs Brighton Current League Standings

After five Premier League games this season, Chelsea find themselves in 6th place, while Brighton are down in 14th. Though only three points separate the two teams.

Chelsea vs Brighton Head-to-Head Timeline

Brighton have won the last two meetings between the two sides, however, prior to that Chelsea won the other three. There has not been a draw in this fixture since January 2022.

Recent Head-to-Head:

February 2025: Brighton 3-0 Chelsea (Premier League)

February 2025: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea (FA Cup)

September 2024: Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (Premier League)

May 2024: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea (Premier League)

December 2023: Chelsea 3-2 Brighton (Premier League)

Recent Chelsea vs Brighton Matches Analysis

Chelsea Last 5 Matches:

Lincoln City 1-2 Chelsea (Carabao Cup)

Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea (Premier League)

Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea (Champions League)

Brentford 2-2 Chelsea (Premier League)

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham (Premier League)

Chelsea have been poor in recent games having scraped past Lincoln, after losing back to back games against Bayern Munich and Manchester United.

Brighton Last 5 Matches:

Barnsley 0-6 Brighton (Carabao Cup)

Brighton 2-2 Tottenham (Premier League)

Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)

Brighton 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)

Oxford 0-6 Brighton (Carabao Cup)

Brighton achieved an impressive win against Manchester City, and also managed a point against Tottenham that should have been more after being 2-0 up. This fragility was exposed against Bournemouth, and we expect Chelsea to capitalise too.

Chelsea vs Brighton Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 67% confidence in a Chelsea victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Chelsea vs Brighton Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: **Chelsea Win & O2.5 Goals @ 2.4 **- Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted Chelsea to recover from their slump in form against an inconsistent Brighton side, with plenty of goals in the game.

Key Players to Watch: Chelsea vs Brighton

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – Fresh off his 10th place finish in the Ballon d'Or, Palmer will be keen to kick start his season and show why he deserved to be ranked amongst the best.

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) – Mitoma quietly goes about his business and has been a key player for Brighton in the past few season.

Chelsea vs Brighton Match Facts

Referee: Simon Hooper

Stadium Information: Stamford Bridge will host this Premier League GW6 clash, where Chelsea have won one, and drew one this season, conceding zero goals.