Brighton – Arsenal : Preview & Prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal face off at The American Express Community Stadium, in a match of the 7th round of the Premier League. The record of recent head-to-heads favors the home team, which in the last 7 matches won 3, drew 2 and lost 2. The last head-to-head between these two teams, on 23‑05‑2021, ended with Arsenal winning by ( 2‑0). In this match, the home factor may play a decisive role, as Arsenal has shown differences in performance in their home and away matches.
The home team is currently in the 6th place, with 12 points won, after 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Leicester City, by (2‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Crystal Palace, by (1‑1). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 12 goals scored and 13 conceded, against 7 wins , 4 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 18 goals scored and 12 conceded. Brighton & Hove Albion has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2 of the last 10 home matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times, but have turned the score around in 2. There are 1 periods that stand out in the last 5 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 4 of their 6 goals between minutes (31’‑45′ ).
Brighton comes for this match after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, making it the third consecutive match without defeat in the Premier League, with Neal Maupay scoring the only goal. For this game against Arsenal, manager Graham Potter must maintain his usual 3-4-3 formation, with Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay playing up front. On the other hand, midfielder Yves Bissouma is one of the masters of midfield and is very competent in organizing the attack. All players are available for this match.
After 3 wins and 3 losses, the away team is in the 10th position, having won 9 points. In the last match, they won at home against Tottenham Hotspur, by (3‑1), after having won in an away match against Burnley, by (0‑1). This is a team that usually gets better results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with a total of 30 goals scored and 19 conceded. At home, they won 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats, with a total of 20 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Arsenal has won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Arsenal enters this game with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham, their third consecutive victory in the Premier League, with Emile Smith Rowe, Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring the goals. For this match against Brighton, coach Mikel Arteta will have to play a 4-3-3 tactical formation, favoring possession and attacks organized by the flanks. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the most outstanding players in this team and is a very fast and competent athlete in marking and finishing. All players are available for this match.
Brighton – Arsenal : Betting Tips
Arsenal – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
