Chelsea will start performing according to expected points and return to winning ways

✅ Value prediction from BetBettie: Chelsea to win

BetBettie sees Chelsea as clear favorites in the upcoming match against Brighton. Despite Chelsea’s recent 4-1 loss to Newcastle United, BetBettie considers them the stronger team, especially given their underperformance in expected points compared to other Premier League teams.

The Blues is currently 7.24 points below what the statistics suggest they should have achieved. Brighton, on the other hand, is not performing at the same level as the beginning of last season.

Chelsea Overview:

The Blues is eager to bounce back after their recent Premier League loss to Newcastle United. In that match, Raheem Sterling scored the only goal for The Blues, and despite having 45% possession and 7 shots on target, they conceded four goals. The Blues has shown vulnerability in defense, conceding in five of their last six matches, totaling 13 goals.

Brighton & Hove Albion Overview:

Brighton comes into the match on the back of a 2-3 Premier League win against Nottingham Forest. Evan Ferguson and João Pedro were among the scorers for Brighton. Over their last six clashes, Brighton has scored a total of 10 goals, maintaining a consistent scoring record. However, they have also conceded five goals during this period.

Head-to-Head Statistics:

In their recent head-to-head clashes since 20/04/2021, The Blues has won one match, Brighton has won two, and three games have ended in draws. The total goals scored in these matches amount to 13, with The Blues scoring five and Brighton eight, averaging 2.17 goals per game.

Team News: Chelsea

The Blues will miss several players due to fitness issues, including Christopher Nkunku, Roméo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Wesley Fofana. Additionally, Marc Cucurella and Reece James are ineligible to play due to suspension. The Blues are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Benoît Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Lesley Ugochukwu, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling, and Nicolas Jackson.

Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton faces multiple availability issues, with Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupiñán, and Kaoru Mitoma ruled out due to injuries. Mahmoud Dahoud and Lewis Dunk are suspended and cannot participate in this game. Brighton is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 system, featuring Bart Verbruggen, Joel Veltman, Igor, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jack Hinshelwood, Pascal Groß, Billy Gilmour, Simon Adingra, Adam Lallana, Facundo Buonanotte, and Evan Ferguson.

Prediction:

BetBettie predicts a 2-1 victory for The Blues at the end of the match. While Brighton is likely to score, The Blues’s strength and their recent underperformance in expected points make them the favorites to secure the win. The match is anticipated to be interesting, with The Blues having the edge.

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