Brighton play host to Arsenal in Saturday’s evening kick-off and you can find our preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups below.
Brighton vs Arsenal Preview
Brighton have endured a difficult run of results in the Premier League, failing to win in seven consecutive matches and dropping down to 10th in the table.
The Seagulls managed to pick up a well-earned point against Aston Villa last time out, as Tariq Lamptey scored late on at Villa Park.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side put in a strong performance in the reverse fixture this season, drawing 1-1 at the Emirates and this included a controversial red card for Declan Rice.
Mikel Arteta’s men managed to win their last Premier League fixture, beating Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium which is not an easy task given the Bees’ home record.
The Gunners are unbeaten in their last nine league matches, with their last defeat coming against Newcastle back in early November.
Their title chances are low given the form of Liverpool, but Arsenal are second in the table and six points behind Arne Slot’s side.
Brighton vs Arsenal Team News
Brighton managed to avoid any fresh injury concerns during their draw with Aston Villa, but Danny Welbeck and James Milner will miss Saturday’s clash.
Jack Hinshelwood, Adam Webster and Ferdi Kadioglu are recovering from long-term injuries but could feature in the matchday squad.
As for Arsenal, Bukayo Saka is set to miss out for the coming weeks while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined.
Brighton vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Brighton: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Baleba, Ayari; Gruda, Enciso, Adingra; Joao Pedro
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Merino, Partey, Odegaard; Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard
Brighton vs Arsenal Prediction
The Gunners are on a hot streak at the moment and are heavy favourites to win the match on UK betting sites – give Brighton’s recent form.
With that in mind, we expect the Gunners to earn another victory in England’s top-flight and extend their unbeaten run.
Prediction: Brighton 1-3 Arsenal
