Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Match Result Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 West Ham United

Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Prediction: Yes

Over 2.5 Goals Prediction: Yes

Correct Score Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 West Ham United

Brighton & Hove Albion Analysis

Brighton have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, winless in their last five Premier League matches. However, their solid underlying numbers suggest this poor run of form is an aberration. Graham Potter's side have scored regularly and created high-quality chances, but lapses in concentration at the back have proven costly.

Brighton & Hove Albion Team News

Defensive absentees will force Potter into changes at the back, with Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Joel Veltman, and Igor Julio all sidelined through injuries. Joao Pedro is suspended after his red card last weekend.

Club captain Lewis Dunk is set to partner young Eiran Cashin at centre-back, with Tariq Lamptey and Marc Cucurella slotting in as full-backs.

Predicted Brighton & Hove Albion Lineup Today

4-2-3-1 Formation: Sanchez; Lamptey, Dunk, Cashin, Cucurella; Caicedo, MacAllister; March, Sarmiento, Mitoma; Welbeck

Brighton Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

• Potent attack creating numerous scoring chances
• Aerial threat from set-pieces and crosses
• Strong home form, unbeaten at Amex since January

Weaknesses:

• Defensive lapses leaving them vulnerable to counters
• Missing key centre-backs could disrupt defensive organisation
• Struggles against physical, aggressive opposition

West Ham United Analysis

West Ham find themselves embroiled in an unexpected relegation scrap after a desperately disappointing campaign. The Hammers have lacked consistency, winning just 2 of their last 10 Premier League games as injuries and poor form have taken their toll.

West Ham United Team News

Key absentees for David Moyes include Michael Antonio and Crysencio Summerville who are ruled out through injuries. Aaron Cresswell and Edson Alvarez face late fitness tests to be available.

Evan Ferguson, West Ham's teenage striking sensation, is ineligible to face his parent club Brighton due to the terms of his loan agreement.

Predicted West Ham United Lineup Today

4-2-3-1 Formation: Fabianski; Coufal, Kehrer, Aguerd, Emerson; Rice, Paqueta; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Ings

West Ham Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

• Solid defensive shape and organization under Moyes
• Dangerous on the counter with pacey wingers like Bowen
• Midfield industry and quality from Rice and Paqueta

Weaknesses:

• Lack of reliable goalscorer with Antonio's injury issues
• Vulnerable from set-pieces and crosses into the box
• Poor away form with just 2 wins on the road all season

Brighton vs West Ham Head-to-Head Record

The recent head-to-head record heavily favors Brighton in this fixture. The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last 7 meetings with West Ham across all competitions, winning 4 and drawing 3.

Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the London Stadium in December 2024, with Brighton dominating for large periods before being pegged back by a late Hammers equalizer.

Key Stats for Brighton vs West Ham

• Goals Scored: Brighton 34, West Ham 29 (in last 15 Premier League matches)
• Expected Goals (xG): Brighton 36.2, West Ham 29.8
• Clean Sheets: Brighton 3, West Ham 5
• Brighton have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 12 home games
• West Ham have failed to score in 6 of their 16 away matches this season

Insight: The stats suggest an open, high-scoring contest could be on the cards. Brighton create plenty of chances but can be too open at the back, which could play into West Ham's hands on the counter-attack if they stay compact defensively.

Brighton vs West Ham United Betting Odds

Match Result Odds:

• Brighton & Hove Albion: 1.65
• Draw: 4.00
• West Ham United: 4.20

Both Teams to Score Odds: Yes 1.65, No 2.10

Over/Under 2.5 Goals Odds: Over 1.80, Under 2.00

Double Chance: Brighton & Hove Albion or Draw 1.30