Chelsea will be targeting back-to-back wins at the start of the Premier League season when they host Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on August 30.

Blues Thriving Offensively Under Alonso

Xabi Alonso enjoyed an excellent start to life at Chelsea on Monday, as the Blues were 3-2 winners at Fulham in their Premier League opener.

They were excellent in the final third, with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers all performing to a high standard. Palmer was a standout star, registering a goal and an assist. Chelsea have been excellent in the final third under Alonso, scoring at least three goals in each of their previous four fixtures.

Alonso could welcome back Moises Caicedo to the starting eleven this weekend. However, Jordan Henderson and Caleb Wiley are injured.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion (3-4-2-1): Sanchez, Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, Caicedo, James, Hato; Palmer, Rogers; Pedro

Brighton Set Early Pace in EPL Standings

Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton made an excellent start to the new Premier League season, scoring four times in the opening 45 minutes of their win against Aston Villa on MD1.

The Seagulls have now scored 12 goals in their previous four fixtures. Maxim De Cuyper thrived in an advanced role, scoring and registering more shots than any other player on the field (4).

Jack Hinshelwood also maintained his excellent form, scoring twice. Attacking players Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, and Stefanos Tzimas all remain unavailable this weekend.

Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper; Rutter

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.6 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: U1LFG
  • Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion

Key stats:

  • BTTS has been a winning selection in each of Chelsea’s last three fixtures.
  • Brighton have conceded three goals in their previous four matches.
  • Both teams have scored in five of the last seven head-to-heads.

Based on the defensive weakness of the hosts, both teams to score looks like a standout pick this weekend. Chelsea have scored 8 goals in their last three matches securing a win in each of them.

Brighton have also allowed three goals in their last four fixtures in all competitions. High-scoring encounters are common when these sides collide, with five of the most recent seven head-to-heads seeing both teams score. Meanwhile, an average of 3.33 goals has been scored in the previous three.

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Double Chance: Brighton & Hove Albion and Draw (2X)
  • Odds: 1.948 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 2DMFG

Chelsea’s defensive record is alarming, allowing two goals in a recent win over Fulham, meaning that they have conceded seven in their last three under Alonso. Brighton’s forward players thrived in the 4-0 win against Aston Villa, and the Seagulls have now registered 12 goals in their previous four.

The head-to-head record also makes for good reading for the visitors, as Brighton have won each of their last four fixtures against Chelsea, netting at least three in the last three.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.6) — Chelsea 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion