Brighton vs West Ham Prediction - Premier League

Match context

At 9:00 PM on December 7th, 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion will host West Ham United at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League. This match is crucial for both teams, as Brighton look to consolidate their position in the top half of the table, while West Ham are striving to escape the relegation zone.

Performance analysis

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton currently sit 10th with 22 points from 14 matches played. The Amex Stadium side have been relatively consistent in their last five games, with three wins, one draw, and only one loss. Their home ground has been a strong advantage this season, where they have secured four wins, two draws, and only one defeat. Their attack has been effective, scoring 24 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 20.

West Ham United

On the opposite side, West Ham are having a difficult season, currently sitting 18th with only 12 points. Despite two wins and two draws in their last five matches, their position in the relegation zone highlights the team's instability. Their away record is particularly alarming, with only one win in their last seven away games. Their defense is a critical weakness, having conceded 28 goals (an average of 2.0 goals per game).

History of confrontations

In their last five encounters, Brighton have a slight advantage with two wins compared to West Ham's one, along with two draws. Matches between the two teams often feature many goals, promising an exciting game.

• April 26, 2025: Brighton 3 - 2 West Ham
• December 21, 2024: West Ham 1 - 1 Brighton
• January 3, 2024: West Ham 0 - 0 Brighton
• August 26, 2023: Brighton 1 - 3 West Ham
• March 4, 2023: Brighton 4 - 0 West Ham

Force situation

Brighton

The home team faces a serious personnel problem as a number of players are absent due to injury:

• S. March: absent due to knee injury.
• J. Milner: absent due to muscle injury.
• S. Tzimas: absent due to knee injury.
• A. Webster: absent due to knee injury.
• Y. Ayari: availability is uncertain.
• K. Mitoma: availability is uncertain due to ankle injury.
• G. Rutter: availability is uncertain due to a head injury.

West Ham

The visiting team also has some notable absences:

• L. Fabianski: absent due to back injury.
• Igor: absent due to loan agreement
• O. Scarles: absent due to shoulder injury.
• C. Summerville: availability is uncertain.

Analysis and predictions

With home advantage and better overall form, Brighton are considered the favorites in this match. However, a wave of injuries could significantly impact their strength. West Ham, despite their struggles, will fight hard to earn points. A draw or a narrow victory for the home team is the most likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 20:23 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Brighton

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachFabian Marc Hürzeler

Starting lineup:

• 1. Bart Verbruggen (G)
• 27. Mats Wieffer (D)
• 6. Jan Paul van Hecke (D)
• 5. Lewis Dunk (D)
• 24. Ferdi Kadıoğlu (D)
• 17. Carlos Baleba (M)
• 25. Diego Gómez (M)
• 11. Yankuba Minteh (M)
• 10. Georginio Rutter (M)
• 29. Maxim De Cuyper (M)
• 18. Danny Welbeck (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Jason Steele
• 13. Jack Hinshelwood
• 21. Olivier Boscagli
• 34. Joël Veltman
• 42. Diego Coppola
• 8. Brajan Gruda
• 19. Charalampos Kostoulas
• 49. Joe Knight
• 58. Nehemiah Oriola

West Ham

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachGraham Stephen Potter

Starting lineup:

• 23. Alphonse Aréola (G)
• 15. Konstantinos Mavropanos (D)
• 25. Jean-Clair Todibo (D)
• 3. Max Kilman (D)
• 29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (M)
• 24. Guido Rodríguez (M)
• 10. Lucas Paquetá (M)
• 12. El Hadji Malick Diouf (M)
• 7. Crysencio Summerville (F)
• 18. Mateus Fernandes (F)
• 20. Jarrod Bowen (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Mads Hermansen
• 2. Kyle Walker-Peters
• 63. Ezra Mayers
• 28. Tomáš Souček
• 32. Freddie Potts
• 27. Soungoutou Magassa
• 39. Andy Irving
• 9. Callum Wilson
• 11. Niclas Füllkrug