As the Premier League season progresses in the new year 2025,, with matches set to take place on Saturday, January 14, 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion hosts Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls are in search of their first win since November since ending 2024 with a draw – the club’s third in a row after Tariq Lamptey’s 81st-minute equalizer secured a share of the spoils against Aston Villa on Monday.
The gunners who are now unbeaten in 10 games and second behind runaway leaders liverpool have the chance to get a victory over Brighton to go 3 points behind the reds who plays on Sunday against Manchester united.
What time does Brighton vs Arsenal kick-off?
- Location: Falmer, England
- Stadium: AMEX Stadium
- Date: Saturday 4 January
- Kick-off Time: 17:30 GMT / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Darren England
Brighton vs Arsenal H2H Results (Last 5 Games)
- Brighton: 1 win
- Arsenal: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (31 August 2024) – Premier League
Team Statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Matches Played: 19
- Points: 27
- Wins: 10
- Draws: 5
- Losses: 6
- Goals Scored: 29
- Goals Conceded: 28
- Goal Difference: +1
- Last 5 Matches: D-L-D-D-D
Brighton took the premier league by storm and had just one lost in the opening nine games of the season. Its was only a month agowhen they were sitting on 4th place in the table after back to back victories against Manchester City and Bournemouth back, but gradually things started falling apart.
Arsenal
- Matches Played: 19
- Points: 39
- Wins: 6
- Draws: 9
- Losses: 4
- Goals Scored: 38
- Goals Conceded: 17
- Goal Difference: +21
- Last 5 Matches: D-D-W-W-W
Arsenal has been in excellent form this season, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. With a high goal-scoring rate and a solid defensive record, they are serious contenders for the Premier League title.
Team News
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton comes into this match with a nearly a list of ful squad injury players. Key players Evan Ferguson (ankle) and fellow Danny Welbeck remain injured. While new signing from Inter Miami, Diego Gomez, who will be watching on from the sidelines due to lack of match fitness.
Jack Hinshelwood is getting close to his return and centre-back Adam Webster is available for selection after recovering from thigh injury.However, over Pervis Estupinan is doubtful and faces a late fitness test afte recovering from an illness.
Arsenal
Arsenal, looks to welcome back Kai Havertz from illness.
Jurrien Timber is serving his one-match ban due to suspensio, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all out due to injury
Predicted Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion
Bart Verbruggen, Lamptey, Tariq van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Igor Julio; Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari; Brajan Gruda, Julio Enciso, Simon Adingra; Joao Pedro.
Arsenal
David Raya; Jakub Kiwior, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino; Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.
Predictions
Brighton will look to leverage their home advantage as they are yet to beat Arsenal at the AMEX Stadiun since lockdown.
The Seaguls havent won a game in front of their home fans since they had that victory against Manchester City in November before the International break.
Arsenal who continue to strive with the absence of Bukayo Saka are no overwhelming favourite to win this match this Saturday. However, the Gunners have the chance to extend Brighton’s wait for a win and close the gap between them and the league leaders Liverpool
Score Prediction
Brighton 1 – 2 Arsenal
