Chelsea vs Brighton: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today | OneFootball

Big test of recent progress for Blues in Premier League

Chelsea today face a stern test against unbeaten Brighton in the Premier League.

It represents perhaps the biggest Enzo Maresca has had since the Blues lost to Manchester City on the opening weekend.

There is little doubt Chelsea have progressed since, however.

Having romped to a 3-0 win over West Ham in their last League outing, confidence should indeed be high.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Chelsea vs Brighton is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off time today, Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Stamford Bridge in London will host.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Brighton

TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across British football.

Free highlights: Match of the Day will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm on BBC One on Saturday.

Big boost: Malo Gusto is fit again for Chelsea

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Chelsea vs Brighton team news

Chelsea had Malo Gusto back against Barrow in good news for Maresca, given fellow right-back Reece James is injured.

The Chelsea boss has confirmed that Romeo Lavia is available to feature, with a decision to be made on whether he can start. Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke and former Brighton star Moises Caicedo are all pushing to return.

The Seagulls are without James Milner, Matt O’Riley and Solly March. Joao Pedro will miss the game after sustaining a knock during last weekend’s draw with Nottingham Forest.

It’s a big test of Chelsea’s progress, given Brighton are unbeaten thus far. The Seagulls would bite your hand off for a point now, but are capable of more.

Enzo Maresca knows keeping a clean sheet will be key in a fixture which has usually thrown up a few goals.

Draw, 1-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea wins: 15

Draws: 5

Brighton wins: 3

Chelsea vs Brighton latest odds

Chelsea to win: 7/10

Draw: 16/5

Brighton to win: 7/2

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.