Chelsea trade tackles with Brighton at Stamford Bridge on September 28, 2024, in a matchday 6 Premier League action.
Chelsea
The Blues come into this game on a 4-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, having defeated West Ham United 3-0 in their last fixture.
They haven’t been beaten since they lost to Manchester City in their opening game of the 2024/25 Premier League season, as they subsequently defeated Wolves 6-2, before playing out a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace alongside securing 0-1 and 0-3 away wins over Bournemouth and West Ham United, respectively.
Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, And Christopher Nkunku Delivering For Chelsea
Enzo Maresca’s side appear to be gradually getting into gear, with players like Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Christopher Nkunku producing impressive performances.
Jackson secured a brace in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over West Ham United alongside providing an assist for the 3rd goal netted by Palmer.
Heading into the game against Brighton, the Blues thumped English Football League Two side Barrow 5-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the 4th round of the Carabao Cup.
Nkunku netted a hat-trick in the game, while Pedro Neto also penned his name on the score sheet, with an own goal from Barrows Farman seeing them secure a thrilling win in the EFL Cup.
They have been drawn against the winner of the clash between AFC Wimbledon and Newcastle United.
It will be fascinating to see if the London-based club will extend their rich vein of form across all competitions.
Brighton
The Seagulls head to Stamford Bridge unbeaten across all competitions since the commencement of the 2024/25 season and beaming with optimism of having a great season ahead.
Fabian Hürzeler has masterminded his side to pick up great results this season against teams like Manchester United and Arsenal.
Brighton are on a 7-game unbeaten run across all competitions, winning 4 games and drawing 3.
In the Premier League, they have won 2 games and drawn 3 matches, with the Seagulls playing out a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the recent league clash.
Noticeably, it is pertinent to point out that Fabian Hürzeler’s side is winless in their last 3 league matches, playing out draws against Arsenal, Ipswich Town, and Forest, as aforementioned.
Football enthusiasts will be keen to see the outcome of their clash with Chelsea on September 28, 2024.
Team News For Chelsea
Malo Gusto is back for selection for Chelsea, having featured in their EFL Cup 3rd round clash against Barrow.
Reece James is still sidelined due to injury and it is uncertain when he will be back from the treatment room.
Romeo Lavia is also nursing a hamstring problem and it is uncertain when he will overcome his injury layoff.
Team News For Brighton
The Seagulls will be without the services of James Milner, Matt O’Riley, Brajan Gruda, and Solly March, with the quartet still dealing with injury issues.
Joao Pedro will also need to be examined after suffering a knock in their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, while Yasin Ayari could miss the clash due to illness.
Interestingly, Fabian Hürzeler will be on the touchline despite being handed a red card in their pulsating draw with Forest on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Hürzeler has escaped a touchline ban and he is expected to receive other forms of punishment for his actions, possibly a fine.
Probable Lineup For Chelsea against Brighton (4-2-3-1): Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, and Jackson.
Probable Lineup For Brighton against Chelsea (4-3-3): Verbruggen, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma, and Welbeck.
Head-to-head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea wins: 15
Draws: 5
Brighton wins: 3
Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Brighton
Kick-off Time And Date: 03:00 PM, September 28, 2024
