Antonio Conte’s very public spat with Jose Mourinho is proving to be the perfect distraction from his team’s distinct lack of creative options currently and the Blues are in serious danger of losing ground in the race for European football this season. Brighton too are slipping towards a relegation fight and need to inject some goals into their team quickly.
English Premier League – Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea – AMEX Stadium – Saturday 20th January 2018 – 12:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 16/5 at PaddyPower |
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Brighton Hove Albion
FC ChelseaBrighton & Hove Albion
Chris Hughton’s Seagulls have made a really good fist of the first half of the season but find themselves in 16th place – only 3 points clear of the dreaded drop zone. With 23 points from their opening 23 games, they will need to start picking up points quickly to avoid becoming embroiled in a relegation scrap. Glenn Murray continues to roll back the years for Brighton and he has scored 6 goals in the Premier League this season.
Chelsea
Antonio Conte’s Blues continue to disappoint in their title defence and currently find themselves 15 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City. The Blues are currently 4th in the table, level on points with Manchester United and Liverpool above them and very much involved in the scrap for Champions League football. Alvaro Morata has struggled in recent weeks and remains on 12 goals in all competitions this season for the Blues.
Head to Head
Chelsea boss the head to head record between the sides with 7 wins in comparison to Brighton’s 1 with another game between the sides ending as a draw back in 1967. Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso scored the goals on Boxing Day as Chelsea registered a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea – Betting Odds and Predictions
Brighton have the second worst attacking record in the league whilst Chelsea have the joint best defence.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks a banker bet at 8/11 with PaddyPower.
Chelsea have struggled in recent weeks but should come through this test.
Chelsea to win the match represents great value at 4/9 with William Hill.
Eden Hazard hasn’t been in great form of late but is always a threat to opposition defences.
Eden Hazard to score anytime is an excellent price at 11/10 with Skybet.
Brighton have struggled for goals all season whilst Chelsea have drawn blanks in their last 3 matches.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a great bet at 4/7 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion 0 – 1 Chelsea – 5/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea
Chelsea’s form has been indifferent of late but they need points in their pursuit of Champions League football and should get all 3 against Brighton. Chelsea to win the match to nil looks a super punt at 23/20 with BetVictor.