Brighton Hove vs Chelsea: Premier League Prediction 21 April 2026

Brighton Hove beat Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League (matchday 34) on 21 April 2026.

Coach AI predicted 2-1: the right outcome, but not the exact score. The fans predicted Chelsea win (67%), which was not right.

Coach AI predicts 2-1 as the correct score for Brighton Hove vs Chelsea. This page also covers the expected line-ups, injuries and xG.

Brighton Hove form (last 5): 3W-1D-1L. Chelsea form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L.

Brighton regains captain Lewis Dunk and manager Fabian Hürzeler from suspension, though they remain without Diego Gomez (knee). Chelsea’s situation is critical: they are missing key defenders James, Colwill, and Badiashile, while star winger Estêvão is out with a hamstring injury. The absence of a settled backline against Brighton's high-tempo attack is a major structural disadvantage for the visitors.

Brighton Hove score at home 1.5 goals on average and concede 1.1 (16 matches). Chelsea score away 1.9 goals on average and concede 1.3 (16 matches).

Football Meister has recorded 1 previous meeting between Brighton Hove and Chelsea: Brighton Hove won 1, Chelsea won 0 and 0 ended in a draw. The goal tally is 3-1.

The last meeting was on 27 Sept 2025: Chelsea - Brighton Hove 1-3.

Among Football Meister players, 0% back a home win for Brighton Hove, 33% a draw, and 67% an away win for Chelsea. The most predicted scoreline is 1-2. Fans are more cautious than Coach AI on Brighton Hove: fans pick 0% home win, Coach AI calculates 39%.

The most predicted scoreline for Brighton Hove vs Chelsea is 1-2. Of all Football Meister players, 0% back Brighton Hove, 33% a draw and 67% Chelsea.

Brighton Hove are 3rd in the Premier League with 16 points from 7 games. Chelsea are 4th with 13 points from 7 games.

Brighton Hove vs Chelsea kicks off on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 20:00 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Premier League.

The referee for Brighton Hove vs Chelsea in the Premier League is Craig Pawson.

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Brighton Hove vs Chelsea: 1. Chelsea is experiencing a historic finishing crisis, having failed to score in four consecutive Premier League matches despite averaging an xG of 1.98 per game during that period. 2. Brighton is in superior form (unbeaten in 4) and welcomes back captain Lewis Dunk from suspension, significantly stabilizing their defense. 3. Chelsea’s defensive line is severely depleted with Reece James, Levi Colwill, and Benoit Badiashile unavailable, leaving them vulnerable to Brighton's efficient wing play (Mitoma/Minteh)..

Coach AI sees Brighton Hove as the stronger side in Brighton Hove vs Chelsea. The full analysis with the expected score, xG and injuries is on this page.

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