Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The race for the Premier League's top half is heating up, with every point making a difference in the battle for position. In this Matchweek 28 clash, two ambitious sides go head-to-head, both eager to gain an edge and push higher up the table.

The hosts for this clash, Brighton, enter this clash in red-hot form, riding a three-game winning streak, with their latest triumph—a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bournemouth—keeping them firmly in the top-half race. Meanwhile, Fulham may be inconsistent, but they remain a dangerous side, as shown by their gritty 2-1 win at Molineux. With both teams eyeing another crucial three points, this one promises to be a thrilling contest.

Current Standings: Both teams occupy the top half of the league standings; Brighton is at 8th with 43 points, whereas Fulham is in the 9th position with 42 points.

Head-to-Head Record: Fulham leads the head-to-head battles between the teams with a win-loss record of 5-0 in 9 matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Not so long ago, Brighton had endured a crushing 7-0 defeat to Nottingham—a humbling night that left fans and players reeling. In the aftermath, manager Fabian Hürzeler stood firm, refusing to single out individuals. "We win together, we lose together," he said, calling the defeat a test of character. But adversity breeds resilience, and his team took the challenge head-on. What followed was a response that proved Brighton were far from broken.

After their humbling 7-0 loss, the Seagulls have soared back in style, hitting a rich vein of form with five straight wins across all competitions. Their resurgence began with a gritty 2-1 comeback against Chelsea in the FA Cup, only to follow it up with a dominant 3-0 Premier League victory over the same opponents—remarkably, without facing a single shot on target.

Brighton then made a statement with a 4-0 thrashing of Southampton before marking  their 50th home Premier League win with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Bournemouth. To cap it off, they sealed a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals by knocking out Newcastle, proving they’re a side to be reckoned with. 

Team News 

The Seagulls have got a couple of concerns heading into the all important clash. Goalkeeper Jason Steele, along with defenders Lewis Dunk, Igor, and Joel Veltman, are all doubtful, leaving the backline in question. Versatile talent Ferdi Kadioglu remains a fitness concern, adding to the uncertainty. Meanwhile, Tariq Lamptey will miss out due to suspension after his red card in the FA Cup, 

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK) ; Lamptey, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck. 

Fulham FC Preview

With 42 points in the bag, Fulham are edging closer to their best-ever Premier League finish—7th place in 2008/09 with 53 points. Just one point behind their next opponents and four off Chelsea in fifth, the race is on. However, the real test lies ahead, as seven of their remaining 11 games are against top-10 sides. 

Interestingly, Fulham have held their own against top-half teams, recently beating Nottingham and Newcastle while securing hard-fought draws against Arsenal and Liverpool. Their record suggests they won’t back down from the challenge ahead.

Marco Silva has crafted a tactically flexible Fulham side, blending dynamic wide rotations with defensive solidity. The defense led by Calvin Bassey, has shown resilience, but they’ll need to stay sharp against Brighton’s rapid transitions and dangerous wing play. Hence, containing Brighton’s wing threats, Mitoma and Minteh, will be crucial to Cottagers’ success in the upcoming clash. Shut them down, and the Cottagers take a big step toward victory.

Team News 

Fulham have a few setbacks heading into the game, with Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson, and Reiss Nelson sidelined through injury. Meanwhile, Sasa Lukic misses out due to suspension after accumulating 10 yellow cards this season.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK) ; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Reed; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz. 

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Despite playing at home and sitting above Fulham in the table, Brighton will enter as underdogs—still searching for their first-ever Premier League win over the Cottagers. Their last meeting ended in a 3-1 defeat, but clashes at the Amex have been tight, with two of the last three ending in draws and the other a narrow one-goal loss. Brighton & Hove Albion are the favourites to win the match with odds of 2.02 , while Fulham are favoured to win 3.92 and odds of a draw of 3.65. 

Brighton to Win (2-1)

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