Arsenal go head-to-head against Brighton on Saturday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.
English Premier League, KO: 12:30 Aug 31, 2024, Emirates Stadium
Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Arsenal will look to build on a 2-0 win over Aston Villa when they take on Brighton in the Premier League round 3. The Gunners are determined to regain the domestic trophy, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to turn their long-lasting dream into reality. Belgium winger Leonardo Trossard should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring the opener as a substitute at Villa Park, while Gabriel Jesus has overcome his injury.
The Seagulls, on the other hand, defeated Manchester United at home thanks to Joao Pedro’s late goal. Brighton, though, are not regarded as good travellers and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Arsenal’s party at Emirates Stadium. Pervis Estupinan is a major doubt, while Solly March remains on the sidelines with a knee injury for the visiting team. Last time out Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-0 in London.
How the bookies view it: Arsenal to outclass Albion
Arsenal are lowly 7/20 favourites with William Hill to get the better of Brighton at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.
This is without doubt Fabian Hurzeler’s toughest test as Brighton boss so far, and that is reflected in the odds, with an away win trading a towering 8/1 (William Hill) while the draw is also deemed unlikely at 17/4 (Gmbet).
Head to head: Gunners aiming for three on the trot
Arsenal emerged victorious from both Premier League meetings between the pair last season, earning a 2-0 win at the Emirates, as well as triumphing 3-0 at the Amex towards the tail end of last season. While Brighton left North London empty-handed last season, they did claim top honours in their two visits to this venue prior to that.
Players to watch: More home comfort for Havertz?
I successfully backed Kai Havertz in the score or assist market in Arsenal’s season-opening win over Wolves and the same selection looks worth getting on board with against Brighton at 5/6 on Gmbet.
James Milner picked up a card in Brighton’s 3-0 win away at Everton fortnight ago and a repeat here looks worthy of interest at 3/1 on Gmbet.
Predicted line-ups
Leandro Trossard made an instant impact coming off the bench by scoring against Aston Villa last weekend so he could be rewared with a starting berth against Brighton on Saturday.
New Brighton signing Matt O’Riley is for set fort lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury during Brighton’s 4-0 win over Crawley in the EFL Cup in midweek.
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Brighton:Steele; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Milner, Gilmaour; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Arsenal vs Brighton Prediction
Arsenal chase the title and they have zero room for slip-ups on the home patch in a race with Manchester City even this early in the season.
Nevertheless, it is very hard to find value in their win at the 1.33 odds knowing hod good Brighton have been at the beginning of the season.
The Seagulls have managed two wins, scoring six goals in the process. They have also been tremendous in the pre-season and they’ll go into this on the back of seven wins on the spin across competitions.
The streak involves a 4-0 thumping of lower-division Crawley in mid-week’s Carabap Cup tie despite Hurzeler resting all of his key players on the occasion.
We will back Brighton to win or draw as a double chance bet at the sky-high 3.25 odds as the main betting option while the Both Teams To Score pick looks great at the 1.80 odds as well.
