West Ham vs Brighton Prediction – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 21/12/2024
West Ham vs Brighton Premier League Prediction Match Details
West Ham will host Brighton in round 17 of the English Premier League on Saturday at noon at the London Stadium. Can the Seagulls bring an end to their winless run in the Premier League?
West Ham Preview & Form
The pressure seems to have eased slightly on Julen Lopetegui after his side made an underwhelming start to the season. The Spanish tactician has now guided his team to a two-match unbeaten run in the league. The Hammers thought they secured their second consecutive win in their last match, but a late sublime Enes Unal free-kick saw them share the spoils against Bournemouth on Monday night’s Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium. Currently, West Ham sits in 14th place with 19 points from their opening 16 games, seven points clear of the relegation zone and six points behind the top six.
The Hammers will now be hoping to build on their last home 2-1 victory over Wolves to provide encouragement in the race of returning to European competitions. Julen Lopetegui’s men have only suffered one defeat from their last five home games, with the defeat coming against Arsenal, but secured victories against Ipswich, Manchester United, and Wolves.
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton is experiencing a worse run of form lately, as the Seagulls are winless in their last four games in the Premier League. Fabian Hurzeler’s side was beaten 3-1 on their home soil by struggling Crystal Palace last weekend. The winless run has seen their hope of qualifying for European competitions next season gradually slipping away as they currently sit ninth in the league standings with 24 points from their opening 16 games. The Seagulls’ defense is a major concern currently after failing to keep a clean sheet in each of their last eight Premier League games but also managing to score in each of the games.
On the road, Fabian Hurzeler’s side has only managed two wins from their last seven away games. Their most recent away games saw them squander their 2-0 lead to share the spoils against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. It is worth noting that each of Seagull’s last four away games has produced both teams scoring over 2.5 goals.
West Ham vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
West Ham vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- West Ham 0-0 Brighton
- Brighton 1-3 West Ham
- Brighton 4-0 West Ham
- West Ham 0-2 Brighton
- Brighton 3-1 West Ham
West Ham vs Brighton Prediction Betting Tips
We will predict both teams to score options, with both teams having scored and conceded in each of their last five respective games. Also, we consider Brighton’s win or draw option, with the Seagulls having remained unbeaten in each of their last visits to the London Stadium since 2012.
