Chelsea vs Brighton prediction 30.08.2026 | Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)
On Sunday afternoon, Chelsea will welcome Brighton in one of the most interesting games in the Premier League this weekend. Both teams are coming off victories in the opening round and will aim for another three points. Will we see a high-scoring spectacle at Stamford Bridge? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Brighton & Hove Albion
3 : 0
Chelsea
Premier League
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Chelsea
1 : 3
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
3 : 0
Chelsea
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
2 : 1
Chelsea
FA Cup
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Chelsea
4 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 2
Chelsea
Premier League
Brighton were dominant in the previous meetings with Chelsea, winning four consecutive games. In the previous encounter, Brighton convincingly triumphed 3-0. Also, it is worth noting that the last seven H2H matches between Chelsea and Brighton have gone over 2.5 goals.
Chelsea team overview
Last season was the second-worst for Chelsea in the 21st century. They finished 10th in the standings and surely expect much more in the 2026/27 campaign. The first two games of the season are encouraging, as Chelsea won both. First, Xabi Alonso's team won 3-2 over Fulham, while a few days later, the Blues triumphed 2-0 in the EFL Cup against Luton. In both games, Chelsea created so many goal-scoring opportunities and looked dangerous in the final third. However, the Fulham game also exposed some defensive weaknesses, and it will be interesting to see how Alonso's side copes against Brighton.
It will be very interesting for Chelsea in the next few days, as they are very interesting on the market. The Blues are very close to signing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Also, they are interested in Lamine Camara (from Monaco), Honest Ahanor (Atalanta), and Iliman Ndiaye (Everton). On the other hand, Enzo Fernandez could leave the team in the coming days.
Chelsea have some problems with missing players. Jordan Henderson, Marco Palestra, and Wesley Fofana are unavailable for Sunday, while Moises Caicedo is questionable and his status will be clearer closer to the kickoff.
Last matches of Chelsea
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Chelsea
2 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
Carabao Cup
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Fulham
2 : 3
Chelsea
Premier League
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Chelsea
3 : 1
Real Sociedad
Club Friendlies 1
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Johor DT
3 : 3
Chelsea
Club Friendlies 1
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Chelsea
3 : 0
AC Milan
Club Friendlies 1
Chelsea lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Robert Sanchez
Defenders
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34
Josh Acheampong
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6
Levi Colwill
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5
Maxence Lacroix
Midfielders
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27
Malo Gusto
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24
Reece James
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45
Romeo Lavia
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21
Jorrel Hato
Forwards
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10
Cole Palmer
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9
Joao Pedro
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17
Morgan Rogers
Brighton team overview
Brighton became one of the most stable teams in England. They are regularly a mid-table team, and a similar season will not be surprising. Brighton are excellent at the start of the campaign. They opened the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, while in the Conference League qualifiers, Fabian Hurth's team first had a goalless draw against Tromso, but in the rematch, Brighton triumphed 4-0 convincingly.
Brighton are active in the transfer market, too. It seems that Yankuba Minteh could leave the club for Liverpool. On the other hand, Brighton are interested in AC Milan's Youssouf Fofana and Deportivo Cali's Matias Orozco.
Yankuba Minteh, Stefanos Tzimas, Georginio Rutter, Jack Hinshelwood, and Evan Ferguson are unavailable for the trip to Stamford Bridge, while Kaoru Mitoma is questionable.
Last matches of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4 : 0
Tromso
Europa Conference League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4 : 0
Aston Villa
Premier League
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Tromso
0 : 0
Brighton & Hove Albion
Europa Conference League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 0
Bologna
Club Friendlies 3
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Brighton & Hove Albion
3 : 0
AS Roma
Club Friendlies 1
Brighton & Hove Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bart Verbruggen
Defenders
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27
Mats Wieffer
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5
Lewis Dunk
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44
Luka Vuskovic
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21
Olivier Boscagli
Midfielders
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13
Pascal Gross
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35
Malick Yalcouye
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26
Yasin Ayari
Forwards
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25
Diego Gomez
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19
Charalampos Kostoulas
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29
Maxim De Cuyper
Prediction
Both teams are doing well offensively. Chelsea scored 14 goals in the last five matches, including preseason. On the other hand, Brighton found the net eight times in the previous two games. Also, the last seven H2H matches between the two sides have gone over 2.5 goals. We should expect another high-scoring game on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Our prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
3 Reasons why we should expect at least three goals in this match
- Chelsea scored 14 goals in the last five matches
- Brighton scored eight goals in the previous two games
- The last seven H2H matches between Chelsea and Brighton have gone over 2.5 goals
Main prediction Chelsea - Brighton & Hove Albion
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.68
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 0 |