In Germany, it would be almost unthinkable for security reasons that in a big city like Hamburg, Berlin or Cologne, two first division teams will play a league match at the same time on the same evening. In the English capital London, this “phenomenon” is commonplace. On Wednesday at 20:45 parallel matches between Tottenham and Crystal Palace in the northeast and the encounter Chelsea vs.. Brighton in the west of the city kicked off. In both matches, the favorite role is clearly divided, as each Champions League contenders meet still endangered basement children.
Today’s Betting Tips Chelsea vs Brighton
Between Chelsea and Brighton, the bookmakers odds even more one-sided, which is primarily related to the fact that the “Seagulls” had to endure a bitter 0: 1 defeat at the weekend against the direct rival for the league, Southampton, while the Maurizio Sarri’s team scored a lackluster success in Cardiff. The homecoming of the “Blues” contributes to the fact that in the match Chelsea Vs. Brighton’s prediction is based on a relatively sovereign home win. Can Eden Hazard and Co. meet the high expectations?
Chelsea – Statistics & Current Form
The relationship between Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea FC is likely to be stamped these days with the often negative term “professional”. In fact, it appears that the Italian coach has no medium or long-term future for the English top team, which is mainly because the fans, those responsible and also the players are dissatisfied with the way the former coach of the SSC Napoli leads the team respectively the team acts on the field. The discussions about the chain smoker have almost lost their way over the past weekend, as the “Blues” did not turn the game in the relegation contest in Cardiff from a 0: 1 deficit to a 2-1 win in the last six minutes Now Sarri would be faced with the task of explaining to the media why he left players like Eden Hazard, Ngolo Kanté, Olivier Giroud and Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the bench from the start. Thanks to the happy victory, the football teacher spared the unpleasant demands. Nevertheless, the 60-year-old working on the island is currently only conditionally fun.
After all, Chelsea still has the opportunity to bring the overall mixed season to a successful end. Should the Londoners be placed among the top four teams of the Premier League at the end of the season or win the Europa League as an option, they would be able to return to the Champions League, ie the main target of the “Blues”. Everything is being put under this mission, so on Wednesday we assume that the undeniable individual quality, combined with the strength of the home, will be enough to justify a nod to the home side between Chelsea and Brighton. With nine wins, five points and a loss (against Leicester), the capital club is the fourth best home team in the league. 29 goals in 15 games draw an average of almost two goals per game. However, the highlight of the home crowd at Stamford Bridge is the defensive, which has been able to keep the “white vest” six times at home alone in the past nine games. Also interesting is the fact that seven of the nine mentioned achievements have been made with more than one goal difference. Even against Manchester City or Tottenham (2-0) beat the former English champions handicap. So we think it might be possible that this time around Chelsea vs. Brighton again paid the odds on a handicap triumph of favorites.
With the exception of the stricken Ethan Ampadu and Davide Zappacosta all men are available. Again, Maurizio Sarri is unlikely to miss the risk of leaving many stars on the bench. We therefore expect a powerful CFC team right from the start, which certainly will not wait until the first lead as it did last weekend (90th minute).
Expected formation of Chelsea:
↪ Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Luiz, Emerson; Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek; Hudson-Odoi, Giroud, Hazard
Last matches of Chelsea:
⚽ 31.03.2019 – Cardiff City vs. Chelsea 1: 2 (Premier League)
⚽ 17.03.2019 – Everton Vs. Chelsea 2: 0 (Premier League)
⚽ 14.03.2019 – Dynamo Kiev vs. Chelsea 0: 5 (Europa League)
⚽ 10.03.2019 – Chelsea Vs. Wolverhampton 1: 1 (Premier League)
⚽ 07.03.2019 – Chelsea Vs. Dynamo Kiev 3: 0 (Europa League)
Brighton – Statistics & Current Form
On Sunday afternoon, players of Brighton & Hove Albion – exaggeratedly – have still worn fan shirts of Chelsea Football Club. If the coming opponent had lost the away game in Cardiff, the advantage of the “Seagulls” on the first relegation place would have shrunk to two points. So it is currently five counters that separate the team of longtime Irish coach (term since 31.12.2014) Chris Hughton from the bitter back to the second division. Although the starting position may sound dangerous, the previous year is -15. definitely trusted to prematurely make the league perfect again. In recent weeks, the blue-whites presented in any case in a pretty decent shape, won at home against Huddersfield (1-0) and a week later at Crystal Palace (2-1) and also reached the semi-finals in the FA Cup. There, the match at Wembley is a real highlight against Manchester City this coming weekend. Maybe one or the other professional will be with his thoughts already in the city game, which is why we can not exclude lack of concentration on the defensive, combined with goals conceded.
A real setback, however, the Hughton team had to accept on Saturday, because due to the bitter 0: 1 defeat at home against Ralph Hasenhüttls Southampton missed the “Seagulls” a real big-point in the basement. The fact that Brighton Hove & Albion has to go abroad on Wednesday night should not necessarily increase the prospects for a surprise coup. Although the last away game at Crystal Palace has been victorious to date, the Blue-and-White has not been able to claim two consecutive Premier League victories since 2017. That this series ripped just the home strong “blues”, may be doubted, especially since the overall balance in the distance is weak. Ten of the 15 away games were lost (three wins, two draws). In addition, Brighton conceded 27 goals, and thus a third more than in front of their own fans. Five of the mentioned ten bankruptcies ended with more than one goal difference, which of course is particularly important for our Chelsea Brighton prediction in the 27th match catch-up. With Florin Andone and especially the German Pascal Groß important players are injured due to injury. The already difficult task at Stamford Bridge will not be easier.
Expected formation of Brighton:
↪ Ryan; Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bernardo; Propper, Stephens, Bissouma; Knockaert, Murray, March
Last Games from Brighton:
⚽ 30.03.2019 – Brighton & Hove Albion Vs. Southampton 0: 1 (Premier League)
⚽ 17.03.2019 – FC Millwall vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 2: 2 (FA Cup)
⚽ 09.03.2019 – Crystal Palace vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 1: 2 (Premier League)
⚽ 02.03.2019 – Brighton & Hove Albion Vs. Huddersfield Town 1-0 (Premier League)
⚽ 26.02.2019 – Leicester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 2: 1 (Premier League)
Chelsea vs Brighton Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
In ten competitive games against Chelsea Football Club, Brighton Hove & Albion have been completely winless so far. Nine blues victories face a single draw. The previous three direct duels in the Premier League went all to the favorite, who prevailed in the preseason at home 2-0 and away with 4-0. The first leg in the current season ended with a narrow 2-1 win for the Londoners.
Chelsea vs Brighton Football Betting Tips
For Chelsea FC on Wednesday evening is a mandatory task on the program. The team of controversial coach Maurizio Sarri meets in front of home crowd on the basement child from Brighton. The starting point before the unequal direct duel is clear, because anything but a home win of the Londoners would be a big surprise. Consequently, Chelsea and Brighton are also distributing very one-sided odds in favor of the favorite. Since such betting on the simple home success in the consequence are not really worthwhile, it makes sense to add a combined addition to our recommendation.
Key Facts – Chelsea vs Brighton Tips
↪ Chelsea celebrated seven out of nine home wins with more than two goals difference
↪ Brighton faces the weekend highlight game in the FA Cup semi-final against ManCity
↪ In ten direct duels the “Seagulls” against the “Blues” are still without victory (nine bankruptcies, one draw)
Here it either lends itself to, at the match Chelsea vs Brighton a hint on the “to-zero victory” of the home side or to place the bets on a handicap success (-1). We chose the latter option, arguing primarily with the homecoming of the “Blues”, who celebrated seven of their nine home wins with more than one goal difference and, unlike the weekend, also will race with the strongest team. Brighton, on the other hand, is the fourth-weakest away team in the Premier League and may even be head-to-head in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday against Manchester City. The bottom line is that between Chelsea and Brighton, the betting odds on home win with at least two hits difference, which offer the most promising value.
Betting Tips: Win Chelsea (-1)
Odds: 1.80
