Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 32
17 AprilAmex StadiumKicks off in 179d 16h 58m
Featured Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion to win

48%Toss-up
Brighton & Hove Albion win48%
Draw26%
Chelsea win26%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Brighton & Hove Albion's perfect home record (100% win rate, 4.00 goals per game) and dominant head-to-head history — four consecutive wins including three clean sheets at the Amex — makes them genuine favourites despite Chelsea's quality.
Predicted final score
2 – 1

at 90 minutes · Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea

Updated 53 days ago · FootyPulse AI

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
2 for Brighton & Hove Albion · 1 for Chelsea
Predicted margin
0
1-goal edge to Brighton & Hove Albion
Match tempo
Balanced
Measured, decided by moments
Match closeness
Close
22-point gap between the favourite and the underdog

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Key stats

Brighton v Chelsea by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

BrightonChelsea
5-1-1League record (W-D-L)4-1-2
23 / 5Goals for / against17 / 13
16 ptsPoints13 pts
#3League position#4
3-1-0 at homeHome / away record2-0-2 away
4 of 5Clean sheets (last 5)1 of 5
J. Hinshelwood (3)Top scorerP. Neto (3)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Brighton

WWWWD
  • W18 Oct 2026vs Crystal Palace5–0
  • W10 Oct 2026at Sunderland2–0
  • W19 Sept 2026vs Arsenal3–0
  • W13 Sept 2026at Coventry City5–0
  • D5 Sept 2026vs Leeds United1–1

4W 1D 0L over 5 matches · 16 scored, 1 conceded · 4 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Chelsea

WWLDL
  • W17 Oct 2026at Everton2–0
  • W10 Oct 2026vs Bournemouth5–1
  • L18 Sept 2026at Brentford0–3
  • D12 Sept 2026vs Hull City2–2
  • L6 Sept 2026at Arsenal1–2

2W 1D 2L over 5 matches · 10 scored, 8 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 5 v last 5
Scored per match
Brighton3.20
Chelsea2.00
Conceded per match
Brighton0.20
Chelsea1.60
Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Brighton 4 · 0 drawn · Chelsea 1

DateHomeScoreAway
21 Apr 2026Brighton3–0Chelsea
27 Sept 2025Chelsea1–3Brighton
14 Feb 2025Brighton3–0Chelsea
8 Feb 2025Brighton2–1Chelsea
28 Sept 2024Chelsea4–2Brighton
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 48% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Low influenceBalanced

Brighton & Hove Albion rating 1.4 vs Chelsea 1.4 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 2-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Brighton & Hove Albion ~61%

Prediction advantage suggests Brighton & Hove Albion dictate the tempo.

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion's perfect home record (100% win rate, 4.00 goals per game) and dominant head-to-head history — four consecutive wins including three clean sheets at the Amex — makes them genuine favourites despite Chelsea's quality.

Who will win Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Brighton & Hove Albion to win with a 48% probability.

When is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea?

Kick-off: Saturday, 17 April 2027 at 14:00 UTC at Amex Stadium.

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Brighton & Hove Albion favoured

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