Stamford Bridge · Referee Michael Oliver, England · Analysis updated 14:19 UTC
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.74 expected goals for Chelsea and 2.67 for Brighton, a combined total of 4.40. That distribution gives Brighton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 77% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Brighton win
57.6% probability
Expected goals
1.74 – 2.67
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Chelsea home form
13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Brighton away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
42%
Double chance 12
82%
Double chance X2
76%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–27.6%
- 1–36.7%
- 2–26.6%
- 2–35.8%
- 1–15.7%
Recent form
Chelsea
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Bournemouth · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-18T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Brentford · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Hull City · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-09T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Leeds · 6-3 (W)
- 2026-09-06T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Arsenal · 1-2 (L)
Brighton
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Arsenal · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Manchester United · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-09-13T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Coventry · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Leeds · 1-1 (D)
Head-to-head
- 2026-08-30T13:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 4-3 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2026-04-21T19:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 0-3 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2025-09-27T14:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2025-02-14T20:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 0-3 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2025-02-08T20:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 1-2 Brighton (FA Cup)
- 2024-09-28T14:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2024-05-15T18:45:00.000Z · Chelsea 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2023-12-03T14:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 3-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- 2023-09-27T18:45:00.000Z · Chelsea 1-0 Brighton (League Cup)
- 2023-07-22T23:00:00.000Z · Chelsea 4-3 Brighton (Premier League - Summer Series)
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| 4 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 5 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 | Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 | Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Brighton win, at 57.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 77% and over 2.5 goals at 81%.
A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.