Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Venue: Falmer Stadium
• Date: 26th April

• Kick-off Time: 02:00 PM GMT

  Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United is set to take place on 26th April at the Falmer Stadium in a Premier League fixture. The hosts finished 6th in the 2022-2023 Premier League season, managing to secure a UEFA Europa League spot, but have struggled ever since then. They managed to finish 11th in the next season and are likely to finish in a similar place this season as well, with only five matches left. Brighton are currently in 10th place with 48 points, winning 12 games, drawing 12 games, and losing nine. Their form in the last five league games has been horrible. They have lost three games and drawn two.

  West Ham, on the other hand, secured a UEFA Europa League spot just like Brighton, but in the 2020-2021 season, and they have also failed to reach those levels again. West Ham have failed to even reach the top eight of the Premier League ever since, and are barely escaping relegation in the 2024-2025 season. The Hammers are in 17th place with 36 points, winning nine games, drawing nine games, and losing 15. Their form in the last five league games has been woeful. They have lost 2 and drawn 2, and will be looking to rise up from 17th as we head towards the final five matches of the season.

Brighton & Hove Albion Team News

It is no surprise that Brighton is struggling to win because their injury list consists of quite a few crucial players. Tariq Lamptey and Veltman are doubtful for the game, while Kadioglu, Rutter, Milner, Webster, Joao Pedro, and Igor are confirmed absentees. Brighton are still splitting distance away from the 8th-placed Bournemouth, and need a few wins to ensure a top-10 finish.

West Ham Team News

The Hammers' manager Graham Potter has a fairly healthy squad to field against Brighton, but they do have a few players injured. Wan Bissaka is doubtful for the game while Summerville and Antonio are confirmed absentees with a hamstring injury and a broken leg, respectively.

Predicted Lineups

Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Wieffer, Estupinan, Dunk, Van Hecke

Midfielders: Quomah Baleba, Hinshelwood

Forwards: Mitoma, O'Riley, Minteh, Welbeck

West Ham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Areola

Defenders: Emerson, Kilman, Todibo, Coufal

Midfielders: Ward-Prowse, Soler

Forwards: Jarred Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta, Fullkrug

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham H2H Record

Brighton and West Ham have faced each other 20 times in their history, with Brighton winning seven times, West Ham winning four times, and the remaining nine matches ending in a draw.

Key Players To Watch In Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion)

The Japanese winger took the Premier League by storm showing off his dribbling skills. However, he is not only a flair player but also an effective winger as well. Kaoru Mitoma has scored nine goals and has three assists in 32 Premier League appearances this season. He continues to remain a bright spark in the Brighton attack, and will have a lot to do if they are to return with a win against the Hammers.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Bowen had a breakthrough season last year, scoring 16 goals and assisting six times in 35 Premier League appearances. The England international has managed to score nine goals and has seven assists in 29 Premier League appearances this term. Although it is less compared than his tally last season, Bowen is still West Ham's best attacking option and crucial if they are to finish the season on a high.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham Prediction

Brighton do look like the favorites here, but their recent dip in form and Joao Pedro's suspension in the previous game make it even for both teams. Both teams are likely to score a goal due to their attacking prowess, but there is a good chance that this fixture might just end in a draw.

Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham

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