Chelsea vs Brighton preview and prediction: Home team narrowly wins.
The match between Chelsea and Brighton in the English Premier League will take place at 9:00 PM on September 27th. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze the form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest Chelsea vs Brighton team news
Robert Sanchez set an unfortunate record for Chelsea at the Theatre of Dreams when he received a direct red card in the 5th minute – the earliest red card in the club's Premier League history. However, he had already served his suspension midweek and will return for this match.
Conversely, Cole Palmer remains a big question mark as his groin injury recurred in the defeat against Man United, and the possibility of needing surgery has not been ruled out.
Buonanotte could be a direct replacement for the England international, but he will not be eligible to play against his club. Palmer and Marc Guiu (injuries unknown) are both doubtful, while Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Dario Essugo (thigh), Romeo Lavia (unknown), Benoit Badiashile (unknown), Liam Delap (thigh) and Levi Colwill (knee) remain absent.
On Brighton's side, Gomez is almost certain to secure a starting spot after his explosive performance, putting Brajan Gruda at risk of losing his place in the attack.
In defense, Hurzeler could welcome back left-back Maxim De Cuyper after a minor knee injury. However, Jack Hinshelwood (foot), Solly March (knee), and Adam Webster (knee) will remain sidelined.
Latest predicted lineups for Chelsea vs Brighton
Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Pedro
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Gomez, Mitoma; Rutter
Latest Chelsea vs Brighton football match prediction
Ending a three-match winless streak with an unconvincing performance, Chelsea struggled to overcome Lincoln (League One) in the third round of the English League Cup, after falling behind 1-0 in the first half thanks to Rob Street's opening goal.
However, they still managed a successful comeback, with Tyrique George becoming the inspiration for the counter-attack, unleashing a thunderous shot from 20 meters and setting up Facundo Buonanotte, all within the first two minutes of the second half.
Fans at Stamford Bridge may not be happy with the team's performance, but Enzo Maresca and his players certainly cannot underestimate the importance of getting back to winning ways after a series of defeats in both domestic and continental competitions.
Last weekend, a chaotic 1-2 defeat against Manchester United ended Chelsea's unbeaten run in the Premier League. A disappointing statistic: The Blues, despite being down to 10 men, received more yellow cards (6) than shots (5) on the rainy Old Trafford pitch.
Nevertheless, the FIFA Club World Cup champions have built a solid home record at Stamford Bridge over the past two seasons, remaining unbeaten in 12 consecutive Premier League matches and keeping seven clean sheets in their last nine games.
While Chelsea struggled at the LNER, Brighton showed ruthlessness at Barnsley's Oakwell, where Diego Gomez delivered one of the most impressive individual performances in League Cup history.
The former Inter Miami midfielder scored four of Brighton's six goals in their 6-0 victory – including two stunning long-range strikes – and became the first player to score a poker away in the League Cup since Julio Baptista for Arsenal against Liverpool in 2007.
Earlier, Brighton had also thrashed Oxford United 6-0 in the second round, setting a record as the first team in history to win two consecutive League Cup matches by a margin of six goals or more. This competition was a real highlight amidst their inconsistent form in the Premier League.
In fact, manager Fabian Hurzeler has only managed one win in his first five Premier League matches of the 2025-26 season. Last weekend, the visitors squandered a 2-0 lead to a 2-2 draw with Tottenham, a result that saw them drop into the bottom half of the table.
Brighton are also among the four teams yet to earn a point away from home this season (albeit with few games played), but having beaten Chelsea in both the FA Cup and the Premier League back in February 2025 will give them added confidence ahead of this weekend's away game.
Latest Chelsea vs Brighton score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Chelsea vs Brightonas follows:
- Sportsmole:Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
- WhoScore:Chelsea 2-0 Brighton
- We predict:Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
When and where can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton live?
To watch the Chelsea vs Brighton match live in the English Premier League at 9:00 PM on September 27th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
