LiontipsChelsea vs Brighton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 29, 2021).
Command Analysis
Chelsealook confident this season. Last week, they became the semi-finalists of the League Cup following their victory over Brentford (2-0). The Champions League campaign of the Blues has also been successful. The reigning champions of Europe finished in 2nd place in their group thus advancing to they playoffs.
In the Premier League, Thomas Tuchel's men are currently in 3rd place. They are losing six points to the leaders, Manchester City. After a goalless draw with Wolverhampton, Chelsea easily defeated Aston Villa (3-1) away. Chelsea have the second-best defense in the league and also score on average over two goals per game.
Silva, Kante,and Lotfus-Cheek are out injured, and Havertz, Werner, Chilwell are in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.
Brighton hoped to win a trophy this season. They were off to a good start in the League Cup -the Seagulls beat Swansea and Cardiff in the first rounds and reached the last 16. However, Brighton but couldn't pass Leicester City and lost to them in a penalty shootout.
Graham Potter's men sit in 9th place in the Premier League table with 23 points from 17 rounds. The Seagulls won five games, and eight of their matches ended in draws. Brighton have been unimpressive in their attack; they averaged under 1 goal per game.
In the last three games, Brighton drew with Southampton (1-1), lost to Wolverhampton (0-1), and prevailed over Brentford (2-0), thus breaking their very long winless streak.
Locadia and Steele are in isolation after testing positive for COVID. Veltman, Dunk, Sarmiento, and Trossardhave been sidelined due to injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Chelsea won 7 of the last 9 home games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 previous games of the hosts, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Chelsea.
Tip and bets
Brighton have practically no chance for a victory here. Chelsea are on top form, which they proved in the last match. The hosts always deliver solid performance at Stamford Bridge. We are predicting a confident win for the Blues.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea
The visitors probably won't be able to withhold the onslaught of the Chelsea's attack. The Londoners will strive to get a high-scoring win in front of their devoted fans.
Second bet — Chelsea to win by 3 goals
