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

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Saturday presents a golden opportunity for Brighton to reignite their season as they welcome a struggling West Ham to the Amex. With both sides desperate to shake off poor form, this clash could be just the spark they need. Brighton head into this clash coming off a forgettable  4-2 loss to Brentford, while West Ham arrive frustrated after being held to a draw by relegation-threatened Southampton.

Current Standings: Despite the loss, Brighton continues to sit at the 10th position in the league standings with 48 points, while West Ham find themselves reeling at the bottom half of the table with 36 points at the 17th position. 

Head-to-Head Record: Brighton holds the edge in this rivalry with a win-loss record of 6-1  in 15 matches with 8 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Discipline continues to haunt Brighton, with the Brentford defeat marking their third red card in eight games—following previous dismissals against Palace and Newcastle in the FA Cup. This one hurt most, coming in the 61st minute with the Seagulls already 3-1 down. The loss denied them a chance to jump from 10th to 8th, but that opportunity still beckons if they can overcome West Ham and other results swing their way.

Key Stats

1. Brighton have lost three of their last four league games and five games in total without a win.
2. 13 goals have been conceded by the Seagulls in the last five games.
3. Brighton has won three of their last five home games with the last two ending in a draw and a loss.
4. João Pedro is Brighton & Hove Albion's top scorer in the Premier League this season with 10 goals.

Team News 

João Pedro begins a three-match suspension after last weekend’s red card, paving the way for Kaoru Mitoma—recently back from injury—to step in. However, Brighton’s injury list remains lengthy, with Lamptey, Rutter, Veltman, Webster, Igor, and Steele all still sidelined.

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Dunk, Baleba, Estupinan; Hinshelwood, Ayari; Minteh, O'Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck

West Ham United FC Preview

Like its counterparts, the story has been quite similar for the Hammers coming into the game. Following their 1-1 draw with Southampton, the East Londoners have now gone six consecutive games in the league without a win. 

In fact, since Graham Potter took charge of the club in January, West Ham have stumbled to just 3 wins in 13 games (3W-4D-6L), a form that places them 17th in the league—right where they sit overall with five games to go. What began as a rough ride under Julen Lopetegui has only continued under Potter, with little to cheer about in a season full of frustration. 

Key Stats

1. West Ham have won just  four Premier League games away this season but have kept clean sheets in each.
2. West Ham haven't won any of their last 15 away matches in the league when letting in a goal, drawing five and losing ten.
3. West Ham has three draws in their last five games.
4. Jarrod Bowen is West Ham United's top scorer in the Premier League for the 2024–25 season, with 9 goals. 

Team News 

For the visitors, Aaron Cresswell, Michail Antonio, and Crysencio Summerville are sidelined through injury, while Evan Ferguson can't face his parent club. Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Edson Alvarez, both absent in the draw with Southampton due to knocks, will undergo late fitness tests ahead of Saturday’s clash.

West Ham Probable XI - Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Scarles; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta; Fullkrug

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs WEST HAM UNITED FC
Winning Prediction

Both teams head into this one low on confidence, with neither having won in the league recently. However, we lean towards backing the European hopefuls, who boast a stronger head-to-head record over Saturday’s opponents. The Hammers, on the other hand, will try to capitalize on Brighton’s missing key players. Still, despite their sole Premier League win in this rivalry coming at the Amex last year, it's going to be a tough ask for West Ham to claim all three points.

Brighton & Hove Albion to Win (2-0)

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