Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips on January 4, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 4, 2025, in the 20th round of the English Premier League, Brighton & Hove Albion will face Arsenal. The hosts are not giving up on their European ambitions, while the visitors are in a title race – both sides need a win.
Our prediction for the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal match
Brighton made their debut in the Europa League last season, where they performed relatively well, advancing to the knockout stages and winning their group. However, the season was mediocre overall, with Roberto De Zerbi wanting to leave. As a result, the team’s slump and fall down the table were inevitable. Arsenal, on the other hand, returned to the Champions League and showed decent performances, with Bayern Munich being the only team to knock them out. In the Premier League, Manchester City clinched the title in the last round, edging out Arsenal by just a couple of points.
Now, Mikel Arteta's side is chasing Liverpool and Chelsea, but they’ve already made it to the League Cup semi-finals and are all but guaranteed a spot in the Champions League knockout stages. After a 3-1 win over Brentford and Chelsea’s slip-up, they reclaimed second place in the table. In the summer, Brighton brought in a new manager, Matthias Hüsterler, and spent significantly on players. While the investments seemed to pay off initially, the team experienced a downturn towards the end of the year, marked by a lengthy winless streak. Their only results at the turn of the year were draws against struggling Brentford and Aston Villa.
Brighton sticks to its style of play, scoring an average of 1.53 goals per match while conceding just under 1.5. Arsenal, a top-tier club, scores two goals per match on average while conceding less than 0.9.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal: Key statistics and trends
- Brighton has not won in the last seven matches.
- 79% of Brighton's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match.
- Arsenal has won eight of their last ten matches.
- 53% of Arsenal's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.89 goals per match.
Possible starting lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (possible lineup): Verbruggen - Estupiñán, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman - Wiffert, Baleba, Mitoma, João Pedro, Gruda - Rutter
Arsenal (possible lineup): Raya - Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber - Havertz, Partey, Ødegaard - Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard
Previous encounters: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Last season, Arsenal won both encounters, but in late summer, the teams played to a 1-1 draw in London.
Free prediction for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Arteta’s men are in top form, unlike the hosts. We’re backing Arsenal to win (odds – 1.81).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the Premier League standings.