- Here is the Chelsea vs Brighton prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League which breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, August 30.
- Kick off at 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT),.
Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge as both sides head into Matchweek 2 of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign following victorious opening weekend fixtures.
The Blues enter the match following a 3-2 away victory against Fulham on the opening weekend, aiming to maintain their winning momentum at home.
On the other hand, Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton enjoyed a dominant start to their top-flight campaign, securing a convincing 4-0 home victory over Aston Villa.
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Chelsea vs Brighton kick off time and Venue
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge. Kickoff is scheduled for 16:00 EAT (14:00 local BST) on Sunday, August 30.
Chelsea vs Brighton Team News
Chelsea welcome back Wesley Fofana to bolster the defense after he completed his one-match domestic ban during the opening-day win at Fulham.
Brighton’z Fabian Hürzeler rotated his starting XI for Thursday’s 4-0 mid-week UEFA Conference League playoff victory over Tromsø IL. Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh were rested from the start as teenagers Charalampos Kostoulas and Luka Vušković impressed.
Chelsea vs Brighton Predicted Lineup
- Chelsea: Robert Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Pep Chavarría, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, João Pedro
- Brighton: Bart Verbruggen, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Luka Vušković, Mats Wieffer, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gómez, Pascal Groß, Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas
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Chelsea vs Brighton head-to-head
Brighton: 6
Draws: 6
Chelsea: 16
Chelsea hold the advantage in overall competitive meetings, having won 16 of their competitive clashes.
Chelsea vs Brighton prediction
Chelsea are on home soil and the heavy favourites to impress and bag the win, but Brighton are eager to keep their fine early-season form rolling and will be more than up for the challenge of springing a surprise on the hosts.