Stamford Bridge will be the centre of attention when Chelsea take on Brighton in a clash between two sides who enjoyed impressive attacking displays in their opening games. The Blues defeated Fulham 3-2 away from home, with summer signing Morgan Rogers marking his debut with a goal. However, Chelsea still looked vulnerable at the back, conceding twice despite taking all three points. Enzo Fernandez is pushing for a start, while Chelsea have won 50% of their last 10 home games.
Brighton, meanwhile, made a perfect start by crushing ten-man Aston Villa 4-0. The Seagulls have been particularly impressive defensively in recent months, keeping six clean sheets in their last 10 matches and conceding just 0.90 goals per game. Mitoma, Minteh, Baleba and Ferguson remain sidelined, but Brighton showed they have enough depth to cope with their absences.
As 67% of the last 21 H2H meetings produced three or more goals, we are tempted to place our bets on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Chelsea Over 1.5 (The Blues have won 11 of the 21 previous H2H meetings).
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Chelsea vs Brighton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chelsea 2 - 2 Brighton
Chelsea vs Brighton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Joao Pedro @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Joao Pedro @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Malick Yalcouye @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Brighton +1 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Chelsea +1 @ -2500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -111 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Chelsea to Win @ -2000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Chelsea - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferChelsea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwllwdwww | 1.70 |
| Home | lwlwww | 2.00 |
| Away | dldw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.33 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.67 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.56 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.01 | 1.57 |
Brighton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwllwwdww | 1.90 |
| Home | wwlwwww | 2.57 |
| Away | lld | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 86% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.00 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.57 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.43 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 10% | 0% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 86% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 2.00 | 1.91 | 2.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.77 | 0.71 | 0.91 |
Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Chelsea (52%)
21 Matches
Brighton (29%)
