Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Both sides arrive after EFL Cup wins, though in very different styles. Chelsea squeezed past Lincoln City 2-1, while Brighton blasted Barnsley 6-0. In this piece, we break down form, injuries, and key match insights, backed by Stats English Premier League from XpertStats.

• Chelsea unbeaten in last 12 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge
• Brighton yet to earn a single away point in the league this season
• Both sides advanced in the EFL Cup midweek, but in contrasting fashion
• Diego Gomez scored four in Brighton’s 6-0 demolition of Barnsley

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were forced to work hard in midweek, rallying from a goal down at half-time before Tyrique George turned the tie with a stunning strike and quick-fire assist. The win wasn’t glamorous, but it ended a short winless run and helped steady nerves. Still, fans will remember last weekend’s bruising 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, where Robert Sanchez saw red just five minutes in. That early dismissal defined the match, leaving the Blues chasing shadows against Manchester United. Even so, Chelsea can take comfort from their 12-game unbeaten home streak in the league, built on defensive solidity and seven clean sheets across their last nine at Stamford Bridge.

In contrast, Brighton head into this fixture with a curious split personality. Their cup form has been ruthless with two straight 6-0 wins, capped by Diego Gomez’s sensational four-goal show at Oakwell. But when it comes to the Premier League, Fabian Hurzeler’s side have looked shaky, with just one win from five games and a costly 2-2 collapse against Tottenham after leading by two goals. Brighton fans are rightly buzzing about Gomez’s emergence, but the team’s defensive lapses continue to cost them valuable points.

One worrying stat for the Seagulls: they’re still waiting for their first away point of the league campaign. That’s not just unlucky, it’s a trend. Can they really overturn it at Stamford Bridge, a ground where Chelsea have won nine of their last 12 meetings? History says no, though Brighton’s February victories over the Blues remind us football rarely follows a neat script. Hurzeler’s men will need more than flair, they’ll need resilience.

This contest feels like a battle of consistency versus volatility. Chelsea’s injuries with Cole Palmer sidelined and several absentees across midfield and defense may leave gaps, but their structure at home has been reliable. Brighton, meanwhile, have the weapons to hurt anyone on their day, but the lack of clean sheets (just one in their last 17 league games) tells its own story. For punters, the safer call leans toward the Blues, who know how to grind at home. Still, if Gomez turns it on again, we might just be in for a thriller. In the end, bold claims aside, the Stats English Premier League trends point towards a Chelsea victory, but perhaps not without drama.