Brighton vs Fulham Premier League Prediction Match Details
The entertaining Premier League action continues on Saturday as Brighton will welcome Fulham to Amex Stadium. Can Fabian Hurzeler’s side continue their hunt for European competition?
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will come into this weekend’s game in a great hunt for European competitions, and their chances have been boosted following an impressive three-match winning streak in the league with two or more goals scored in the games and just one goal conceded during the run. Last weekend, the Seagulls progressed to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup following an impressive 2-1 victory over Newcastle United after extra time in the fifth round of the competition at St James’ Park. The last time out in the league, the Seagulls also secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Amex Stadium thanks to superb sub Danny Welbeck’s goal. Currently, Fabian Hurzeler’s side sits eighth in the league standings with 43 points, just a point behind the top six.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are now enjoying an impressive performance at home, with the Seagulls having ended a five-league-match winless streak at the Amex Stadium with back-to-back victories in the league. The Seagulls have now scored two or more goals in each of their last three matches across all competitions while conceding at least one goal in 10 of their 13 home matches.
Fulham Preview & Form
Fulham will come into their weekend game with high confidence, having booked their place in the FA Cup quarterfinal rounds on Sunday by beating struggling Manchester United on penalties at Old Trafford following a 1-1 full-time draw. Marcos Silva’s side has won five of their last six matches across all competitions, with five of the games ending in both teams finding the back of the net. The last time out in the Premier League, the Cottagers claimed a 2-1 victory over relegation-battling Wolverhampton to continue their race for a European spot next season. Marcos Silva’s side currently sits ninth in the Premier League standings with 42 points; a win in this match could move them to a provisional sixth place depending on the outcome of other games.
Marcos Silva’s side are currently in impressive form when playing on the road, as they have won each of their last three travel games in the Premier League, with the Cottagers scoring two or more goals in each of the games. They have also scored two goals or more in each of their last six away matches.
Brighton vs Fulham Predicted Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Lamptey, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Fulham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz.
Brighton vs Fulham Match Stats
Brighton
- 67% of matches had over 2.5
- conceded at least one goal in 10 of their 13 home matches.
- scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 3 matches.
Fulham
- won their last 3 away matches.
- scored in each of their last 12 away matches.
- scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 6 away matches.
- scored 32% of their goals after the 75th minute
Brighton vs Fulham H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Fulham 3-1 Brighton
- Fulham 3-0 Brighton
- Brighton 1-1 Fulham
- Brighton 0-1 Fulham
- Fulham 2-1 Brighton
Brighton vs Fulham Prediction Betting Tips
Both sides will come into this game with high confidence in taking the next step in their European competitions. However, Brighton’s home advantage and impressive winning streak suggest backing Brighton to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Also, the Seagulls have been highly effective in front of goal at American Express Stadium we predict them to score first in this game.
