Brighton and Hove Albion vs Chelsea: betting odds February 8, 2025

The FA Cup Round of 16 match between Brighton and Chelsea will take place on February 8 at the Amex Stadium in Falmer. Brighton vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Brighton

The team confidently passed their first round in the current FA Cup campaign. Playing away, the club easily defeated Norwich (4-0). Notably, last season Brighton reached the Round of 16, where they lost away to Wolverhampton with a score of 0-1. Their most successful tournament was in the 2018/19 season, where they were only stopped by Manchester City at the semi-final stage (0-1).

Defenders Ferdi Kadioglu and Pervis Estupinan, goalkeeper Jason Steele, midfielders Solly March, James Milner, and Mats Wieffer will not play due to injuries. It is worth noting the transfer of forward Evan Ferguson to West Ham.

• The club has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 9 matches in this tournament (7 wins and 1 draw).
• At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Brighton's last 10 FA Cup games.
• Two or more goals have been scored in the second half in 6 of the team's last 7 home matches in this Cup.

Predicted lineup for Brighton (4-2-3-1)

Jason Steele – Pervis Estupinan, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Joel Veltman – Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari – Julio Enciso, Kaoru Mitoma, Yanquba Minteh – Jorginho Rutter.

Chelsea

The Londoners also easily passed the first stage of the tournament, thrashing Morecambe 5-0 at their home ground. The team started confidently last season as well and eventually reached the semi-finals, where they lost to Manchester City (0-1). It is noteworthy that before this, Chelsea reached the final three times, but lost each time. The last time the club won the FA Cup was in the 2017/18 season.

Due to injuries, midfielders Omari Kellyman and Romeo Lavia, as well as defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, are out of action. Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test. It is also worth noting that forward Joao Felix, defenders Axel Disasi and Ben Chilwell, as well as midfielders Cesare Casadei and Carney Chukwuemeka, have transferred to other clubs.

• The capital club has not lost in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament (5 wins and 1 draw).
• At least four goals have been scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 8 FA Cup matches.
• The Londoners have not lost in the second half in their last nine matches in this Cup (6 wins and 3 draws).

Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-1-4-1)

Filip Jorgensen – Renato Veiga, Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James – Romeo Lavia – Joao Felix, Tyrick George, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto – Mark Guyu.

Referee

Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties – 17%.

Match Prediction: Brighton vs. Chelsea

The Londoners can reasonably expect a positive outcome in this encounter, as they have a decent head-to-head record. Since Brighton's promotion to the Premier League in the 2017/18 season, the teams have faced each other 16 times in the league and the English League Cup, with Chelsea winning 10 and drawing 4. Only in the 2022/23 season did Brighton manage two victories.

I also believe the match will be high-scoring. On average, around three goals are scored in matches between these clubs. In 7 of the last 8 Premier League and English League Cup meetings, both teams have scored. Additionally, both teams have scored in all six of their last head-to-head encounters at the Amex in the league.

My prediction – Double chance X2 and both teams to score – yes

* The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is indicated.