Preview: Brighton vs Arsenal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

27 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 29 of the English Premier League 2025-26 will take us to the American Express Stadium, where Brighton will host Arsenal in an exciting clash. The home side are currently sitting at the 11th spot in the league table. With nine wins, 10 draws, and nine losses, Brighton have accumulated 37 points to their name. They are coming into this game after clinching a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are currently sitting at the top spot of the Premier League. With 19 wins, seven draws, and three losses, the visitors have accumulated 64 points so far this season. They registered a 2-1 win over Chelsea on the last matchday. The Gunners currently have a five-point lead over Manchester City and are the favourites to win the league title.

Kick-off:

Location: Brighton and Hove, England

Stadium: American Express Stadium

Date and Kick-off time: March 5, Thursday – 01:00 am IST; March 4, Wednesday – 07:30 pm GMT/02:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT

Referee: Chris Kavanagh

VAR: In Use

Form:

Brighton(in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

Arsenal(in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D

Players to watch out for:

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

The English striker is the top goalscorer for Brighton in the Premier League this season. He can read the game very well and is known for his positioning in and around the penalty area. He also scored against Nottingham Forest in his last game and will enter this game with confidence.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka has been exceptionally consistent for his side in the last few years. Despite his young age, he is regarded as one of the best right-wingers in world football. Saka possesses all the qualities to be the best player in the world, as he is creative, explosive, and highly technical.

Match Facts:

The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Arsenal.

Brighton won 2-1 against Nottingham Forest in their last game.

The Gunners won 2-1 against Chelsea in their last game.

Brighton vs Arsenal: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Arsenal to win – 1.61 by Dafabet

Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.56 by 1XBET

Tip 3: Goals over 3.5 – 1.99 by Stake

Injury and Team News:

Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas will be unavailable for the home side.

The Gunners, on the other hand, will be without Mikel Merino for their clash against Brighton. White & Odegaard are also doubtful.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 21

Brighton won: 6

Arsenal won: 10

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups:

Brighton (4-3-3)

Verbruggen(GK); Kadıoğlu, Dunk, van Hecke, Wieffer; Groß, Milner, Hinshelwood; Mitoma, Gómez; Welbeck

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Raya(GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyökeres

Match Prediction:

The Gunners secured a great win against Chelsea on the previous matchday. They need this win to stay ahead of Manchester City in this title race.

Prediction: Brighton 1-3 Arsenal

Telecast details:

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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