Chelsea - Brighton & Hove Albion predictions

Though Chelsea are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

The visitors would need to pull off quite a stunt in order to come out victorious. They are severely outmatched in this outing – the 4.42 away win odds alone should speak volumes.

The Blues intend to bounce back from their last round’s Manchester United defeat. They went behind in the first half and never got a proper chance to turn the game around. In the end, a one-goal margin loss is something they need to bounce back from as soon as possible.

Brighton & Hove Albion are coming on the back of a 2:2 draw from the home game they played against Tottenham Hotspur in the previous round. The 3.24 betting odds gave them a decent shot at winning, and they had a small lead at halftime, but ultimately failed to keep the pressure up long enough.

Chelsea are on a bit of a streak when it comes to scoring. With more than 8 over their last 3 matches, fans are feeling fairly confident in their goal-scoring ability. Likewise, bookmakers online are fairly confident the Saturday match will yield Over 4.5 goals.

The Blues are currently orbiting around the middle of the pack with a 6th spot in the Premier League table. They have their work cut out for them if they want at least a Europa League qualification – though there’s plenty of time to get there.

The Seagulls are 4 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot. It’s too early to make any strong claims about their form this year, but most bookies are sceptical about their chances at Chelsea. They’ll need to work hard if they want to end the season on a high note.

As far as any head-to-head stats are concerned, examples of recent clashes include a decisive victory The Blues secured last season. They walked away with a considerable goal advantage, which is in line with their current position as favourites.

This Saturday, both teams will be at full strength and able to give it their all.

Though some punters may prefer more exciting options, the Under 3.5 Goals market is a solid opportunity for this fixture. It offers a surprisingly solid balance between risk and betting value – though the returns on their own aren’t much to look at.