Brighton vs Chelsea Tips & Preview – Open contest predicted in clash of European hopefuls

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Last updated: Sun 19 Apr 2026 14:15

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Brighton seeking to overtake Chelsea in the EPL, with only one point separating them.
Brighton are unbeaten in four matches, while Chelsea are struggling with recent losses.
Brighton have a three-game winning streak against Chelsea, posing a tough challenge.

Brighton vs Chelsea

Brighton will look to overtake Chelsea in the English Premier League table when both sides meet at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night.

Just one point separates the two teams in the standings, and with both chasing a European spot, this clash promises to be an entertaining encounter.

Brighton News

Brighton are enjoying one of their strongest spells of the season and are currently unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches. A stoppage-time goal from Georginio Rutter earned them a 2-2 draw away at Tottenham in their most recent outing.

That result keeps the Seagulls ninth in the table, just one point behind sixth place, as they continue their push for European qualification. Their attack has been consistent, scoring in six of their last seven matches, although just three clean sheets in their last 10 highlight defensive concerns.

After a difficult spell at home, Brighton have improved at the Amex Stadium, winning two of their last three fixtures. Fabian Hürzeler’s side have also been strong in the second half of matches, scoring four of their last seven league goals after the break. Their games have been fairly open, with over 2.5 goals recorded in four of their last 10 matches.

Chelsea News

Chelsea’s struggles continued at the weekend with a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United, marking their fourth consecutive league loss. The Blues have also failed to score in each of those matches, as their attacking woes continue to grow.

They currently sit sixth in the table but are only three points clear of 12th, leaving their European hopes under threat. Liam Rosenior’s side have lost seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, winning just three. Their attacking struggles are evident, having scored in only one of their last seven games in all competitions.

The Blues have also been defensively vulnerable, keeping just one clean sheet in their last 10 outings. Seven goals have been registered in Chelsea’s last three league games, with five of those coming in the second half. They have been involved in multiple high-scoring encounters, with over 2.5 goals recorded in nine of their last 10 travels.

Head to Head

Brighton have won five of the last 12 meetings, while Chelsea have claimed four victories, with three draws recorded. The Seagulls are currently on a three-game winning streak in this fixture, including a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture back in September.

Verdict

Brighton v Chelsea

Recent meetings between these sides have been entertaining. With each of the last six encounters producing over 2.5 goals, the trend is set to continue at the Amex Stadium.

With Brighton winning their last three matches against Chelsea and the visitors currently on a poor run of form, the hosts look well placed to control key periods of the game and at least win one half. Both teams have also seen more goals scored after the break in recent matches, and a repeat of the trend is on the cards here.

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