Brighton vs Chelsea Preview 29/10/2022

Brighton vs Chelsea – 29/10/2022

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One of many conventional Saturday 3pm kick-offs within the English Premier League this weekend sees Chelsea journey to play Brighton and Hove Albion.

The sport will likely be performed on the American Categorical Neighborhood Stadium and the hosts start the weekend in ninth place on 15 factors whereas the guests are in fifth place on 21 factors.

Brighton come into the match having misplaced 3-1 at Manchester Metropolis final weekend. Brighton conceded 2 objectives within the first half however had a glimmer of hope once they obtained one again early within the second interval.

Manchester Metropolis added a 3rd aim with quarter-hour remaining on the clock to seal most factors.

That outcome means Brighton have didn’t win any of their 5 most up-to-date fixtures within the Premier League.

Along with the loss at Manchester Metropolis, The Seagulls have misplaced to Tottenham Hotspur at house and Brentford away. There have been attracts at Liverpool and at house with Nottingham Forest.

Regardless of having achieved simply 1 win of their 7 most up-to-date video games in all competitions, Brighton aren’t straightforward to beat when taking part in at house. Developments present Brighton are undefeated in 8 of their final 9 house fixtures within the Premier League.

They’ve managed to maintain a clear sheet in 3 of their 5 most up-to-date house league matches and Brighton have seen below 2.5 objectives scored in 4 of their final 5 house Premier League video games.

Chelsea journey to the American Categorical Neighborhood Stadium having sealed their place within the knockout phases of the Champions League because of a 2-1 win at Salzburg on Tuesday evening.

The Blues opened the scoring within the twenty third minute however conceded an equaliser shortly after half time. Chelsea have been the higher workforce for a lot of the sport and scored a deserved winner within the sixty fourth minute to progress.

That outcome means Chelsea are undefeated of their 9 most up-to-date video games in all competitions. They’ve received 6 of these matches however have failed to choose up victories of their 2 most up-to-date Premier League fixtures.

Chelsea have been held to a 0-0 draw at Brentford and conceded a late equaliser to Manchester United final weekend.

Chelsea have received solely 2 of their final 5 away Premier League matches however are undefeated in opposition to Brighton of their final 11 encounters in all competitions.

Staff information and Brighton are anticipated to be with out the injured trio of Joel Veltman, Kaoru Mitoma, and Enoch Mwepu. Additionally they have doubts over the health of Adam Lallana.

Chelsea will likely be with out three gamers of their very own as Wesley Fofana, N’Golo Kante, and Reece James are all within the remedy room. Mason Mount is anticipated to start out having been on the bench on Tuesday and Kalidou Koulibaly may return from damage.

It may very well be a tough afternoon for Graham Potter as he returns to Brighton. The Seagulls are robust to beat on house soil and with Chelsea successful solely 2 of their final 5 away league video games, this may very well be a tough afternoon for the guests.

This sport may finish degree, with below 2.5 objectives scored.