Chelsea vs Brighton Team News & Tactics
Chelsea
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Brighton & Hove Albion
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Key Stats:
- After going five Premier League games without a win against Brighton & Hove Albion (D3 L2), Chelsea did the double over the Seagulls in the 2023/24 season. However, Brighton have only lost once in their last four Premier League away games at Stamford Bridge (W1 D2), with the defeat being a 3-2 loss in the corresponding fixture last season.
- Chelsea have won 8 of their last 10 Premier League games (D1 L1). Since the start of May, no team has collected more points in the league than the Blues (25).
- Chelsea have won all three Premier League away games this season but remain winless at home (D1 L1). The last times they failed to win their first three home games in a Premier League season were in 2001/02 and 2019/20.
- Brighton & Hove Albion are one of four teams still unbeaten in the Premier League heading into Gameweek 6. However, their last three matches have ended in draws (W2). The Seagulls have never gone unbeaten in their first six games of a top-flight season.
- Danny Welbeck, who has already tallied three goals and one assist in the Premier League this season, has scored three times in his last four league appearances against Chelsea, with each goal coming as a substitute.
Player to Watch
Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson may be counting his blessings after Chelsea’s failed attempt to sign a top-class striker, including their pursuit of Victor Osimhen over the summer. This allowed Jackson to secure his place as the undisputed first-choice striker for the West London club, and his performances have justified that decision.
The Senegalese international has been directly involved in 13 goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances for Chelsea (9 goals, 4 assists), surpassing his total from his first 27 appearances (9 goals, 3 assists). Jackson has shown steady improvement throughout 2024 and continues to impress this season. With his current form, he’ll be determined to prove he doesn’t need competition beyond Marc Guiu to maintain his status as Chelsea’s main man up front.
Prediction
Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
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