Main prediction: over 4.5 goals

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Chelsea and Brighton meet again. The clash, valid for the Premier League 2026/27, takes place this 30/08 (Sunday), at Stamford Bridge, at 14:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Chelsea have won 3 time(s). Brighton have won 2. Brighton are the favourites with a 9% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Chelsea vs Brighton.

Prediction for Chelsea vs Brighton

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Overview Chelsea vs Brighton

Brighton are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 8 and a 9% chance of winning. Brighton FC's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Chelsea Football Club win are 11 and a draw is 8.5.

In the Prem, Chelsea have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. João Pedro leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Brighton have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, with Jack Hinshelwood as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Chelsea and Brighton

In 21 clashes, Chelsea have the advantage over Brighton: 11 win(s) against 6 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/04/2026, in the Premier League. Brighton won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Chelsea vs Brighton, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Chelsea: current form

Chelsea have played only 1 match(es) in the Premier League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the Prem the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: João Pedro (1 goal(s))

Brighton: current form

Meanwhile, Brighton have played only 1 match(es) in the Premier League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Jack Hinshelwood (2 goal(s))

Chelsea vs Brighton key players

In the Premier League, João Pedro carries Chelsea Football Club's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Maxence Lacroix, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, João Pedro has 15 goal(s).

On the other side, Jack Hinshelwood is the name that frightens the most for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. with 2 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Georginio Rutter leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Danny Welbeck has accumulated 13 goal(s).

Chelsea vs Brighton statistics in the Premier League

Few matches into the league yet. Chelsea have an average of 10 corners and 3 cards per match. Brighton have 7 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Chelsea vs Brighton in the table below.

Home Team

Chelsea Team Logo

Chelsea

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L W L

1.8

Home W W L L W

1.8

Away W L D L L

0.8

Away Team

Brighton Team Logo

Brighton

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L L

1.4

Home W W L W W

2.4

Away D L L D W

1

More tips for Chelsea vs Brighton

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Chelsea vs Brighton in the Premier League:

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Chelsea vs Brighton is to take under 9.5 corners on the corners market. We see great value in this market compared to more popular betting markets, which you can capitalise upon.

Our analysis shows a low likelihood of high-level attacking play between the two sides, so there is a strong chance that the under will come in well below the maximum of 9 corners needed to win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Chelsea vs Brighton to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Correct score prediction for Chelsea vs Brighton

Very high attacking averages on both sides. The visitors arrive as favourites in a duel that tends to have plenty of goals. Our score projection: Chelsea 2-3 Brighton. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Brighton

Check out where to watch the live match between Brighton and Chelsea:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Chelsea and Brighton

The line-ups for Chelsea vs Brighton in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Chelsea Football Club line-up

  • 4

    Valentín Barco

  • 5

    Maxence Lacroix

  • 10

    Cole Palmer

  • 17

    Morgan Rogers

  • 18

    Danny Welbeck

  • 24

    Reece James

  • 27

    Malo Gusto

  • 29

    Pep Chavarría

  • 34

    Joshua Kofi Acheampong

  • 39

    Mike Louis Penders

  • 41

    Estêvão Gonçalves

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Brighton FC line-up

  • 1

    Bart Verbruggen

    Goalkeeper

  • 5

    Lewis Dunk

    Defender

  • 13

    Pascal Groß

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Charalampos Kostoulas

    Forward

  • 21

    Olivier Boscagli

    Defender

  • 25

    Diego Gómez

    Midfielder

  • 26

    Yasin Ayari

    Midfielder

  • 27

    Mats Wieffer

    Defender

  • 29

    Maxim De Cuyper

    Defender

  • 33

    Matthew O'Riley

  • 44

    Luka Vušković

    Defender

The Brighton starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Chelsea vs Brighton

Match: Chelsea vs Brighton

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 30/08/2026

Time: 14:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 29 August 2026, at 09:05 Last updated on 29 August 2026, at 09:05
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.