Brighton vs Chelsea prediction 21.04.2026 | Premier League

The Seagulls are in a good moment, quietly but convincingly. One defeat in seven games is solid, especially when that loss came against the league leaders and was decided by a single goal.

Fabian Hürzeler’s side showed character again at Tottenham last weekend, coming from behind twice for a 2-2 draw. That kind of performance tends to build belief within a squad.

At home, results have been mostly reliable. Just two defeats in the last nine at the Amex, and both were narrow 1-0 losses. Beating Liverpool there recently stands out too. Interestingly, Brighton have also won their last three home meetings with Chelsea, which adds another layer to this.

Danny Welbeck, with 12 league goals, remains the focal point in attack. Injuries to Webster, Tzimas Gomez and Milner do limit options slightly, though the core still looks settled.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are in a difficult spell. There is no easy way to frame it. Four straight league defeats without scoring suggests deeper issues, not just bad luck.

Liam Rosenior’s side have lost six of their last seven in all competitions, and even at home things have not improved much.

Away form is also a concern. Conceding eight goals across the last two road games is not something you can ignore. Still, there are small positives. João Pedro could return after missing the last match, and his 14 goals this season offer some hope.

Injuries are piling up, though. Estêvão is out, and key names like Reece James and Levi Colwill remain unavailable. That makes consistency harder to find, especially in a game like this.