Brighton vs Chelsea FA Cup Prediction Match Details
The fourth FA Cup round continues on Saturday night, as Brighton is set to welcome Chelsea at the American Express Stadium. Can the Seagulls capitalize on their home soil, or will the Blues ease past the home team?
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will come into this weekend’s FA Cup ties on the back of a two-match losing streak with eight goals conceded during the run. Last weekend, the Seagulls were demolished 7-0 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, leading to a bit of pressure for Fabian Hurzeler. The Seagulls have also struggled with form on their home soil, having gone five games without a win across all competitions and having won just two of their last 10. The last time out in the FA Cup, the Seagulls secured an impressive 4-0 victory over Championship side Norwich to advance to the fourth round of the cup.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea comes into this game in good form as the Blues show a strong winning mentality by coming from a goal behind to beat West Ham 2-1 on Monday night at Stamford Bridge. The victory was the third in the last five matches across all competitions. Enzo Maresca’s men will be desperate to end their four-match winless run but will boost their confidence having already outclassed Brighton 4-2 this season in the first half of the Premier League, with Cole Palmer scoring a heroic first half four goals. Last time out in the FA Cup, the Blues secured a commanding 5-0 win over League Two Morecambe in the third round of the cup.
Brighton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Lamptey; Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Perdro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen (GK); James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Nkunku
Brighton vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
- Brighton 1-2 Chelsea
- Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
- Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
- Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction Betting Tips
Chelsea has struggled to find form but has an impressive record in their last five meetings, with Brighton winning each of the games. So we predict a win for Enzo Maresca’s men, with both sides finding the back of the net.
