Brighton vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news

Kaoru Mitoma is available despite being substituted against Tottenham with cramps. Captain Lewis Dunk returns to the squad after serving a suspension for yellow cards. That said, Diego Gomez, Solly March, and James Milner will all miss the clash through injury.

Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez is fit to feature despite withdrawing with a calf problem against Manchester United. Joao Pedro faces a late fitness test to determine if he can face his former club. In his absence, Estevao Willian is out with a hamstring injury alongside long-term absentee Reece James.

Form

Brighton

The Seagulls have lost only once in their last seven matches across all competitions. They have shown great character recently by coming back late in games to secure results. Brighton have opened the scoring in five of their last seven outings. Their home form against Chelsea is strong, with three wins in their last four meetings.

Chelsea

Chelsea are currently enduring a five-match losing streak without scoring if including European competition. They have lost six of their last seven matches during a disastrous spring period. Despite their struggles, eight of their last ten games have finished with over 2.5 goals. Defensively they remain vulnerable, conceding the opening goal in nine of those ten fixtures.

Predicted lineups

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gross; Minteh, Hinshelwood, Rutter; Welbeck

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap

How to watch Brighton vs Chelsea?

The match is live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 19:30 BST.

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