Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham prediction and betting tips on April 26, 202
Game Prediction
A match between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham will take place in the 34th round of the English Premier League on April 26, 2025. The hosts have already practically lost their chances to return to the European competition, but are definitely determined to beat the opponent, who is hanging above the relegation zone.
Our prediction for the match Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham
The club from Amex debuted in the Europa League in 2023. Still, the English club, having won the group, was then immediately routed in the play-offs by Roma. At the same time, there was a drop to 11th place in the Premier League (De Zerbi parted ways without regrets after that). The rival from London was unable to repeat the success of the last but one year, when it won the Conference League. Nevertheless, it also reached the Europa League play-offs, and, having got 4 points more, finished the Premier League in 9th position.
Both teams replaced coaches in the summer, and they spent money on the newcomer without saving. Generally speaking, they cannot be happy with how the season turned out. Hürzeler fought for a long time with his new wards to return to the European competition during his first year in the Foggy Albion. Still, the club has not been able to win in the championship since mid-March (even the battle against Leicester resulted in the elimination on penalties in the cup competition). The team also lost to Brentford – 2-4. The club from the capital of London fired Lopetegui, who came in the off-season, in the winter. Still, even being under the leadership of Potter, there are very few victories. And defeats and draws alternated in the previous month. Even the confrontation with Southampton brought a 1-1 draw.
Welbeck and the company score and concede 1.61 goals per game. The guests from London have got a sharply negative ratio of 1.12/1.67.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham: key statistics and trends
- Brighton & Hove Albion have been winless in 5 of 6 previous games.
- 70% of Brighton’s meetings have ended with “both teams to score: yes” and the average number of goals per struggle is 3.21.
- West Ham has been winless in 6 previous confrontations.
- 61% of West Ham’s struggles have brought “both teams to score: yes” and the average number of goals per match is 2.79.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham: possible starting line-ups
Brighton & Hove Albion (possible line-up): Verbruggen – Estupiñan, Dunk, Baleba, Hinshelwood – Adingra, Ayari, Joao Pedro, O'Reilly, Minteh – Welbeck.
West Ham (Possible line-up): Areola – Scarles, Kilman, Todibo, Wan-Bissaka - Ward-Prowse, Alvarez, Lucas Paquetá, Soucek, Kudus – Bowen.
Previous head-to-head matches: Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham
Both previous matches were held in London and ended in draws.
Free prediction for the match Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham
The hosts are considered the clear favourite of the following meeting. At the same time, both score and concede even more – thus, it makes sense to bet on “total: over 2.5” (odd: 1.71).