Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: Emirates Stadium (London)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 13:30
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League on August 31, 2024, Arsenal will host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are looking to continue their strong start to the season and secure another victory, but Brighton, under Thomas Frank, will be aiming to make things difficult for Mikel Arteta's side.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Arsenal has won 11 out of their last 13 matches.
- Brighton & Hove Albion has won 6 matches in a row.
- The most common result between these clubs in London is a 2-0 win for Arsenal (3 times).
- Arsenal has scored at least once in their last 13 meetings.
- Brighton & Hove Albion has not conceded in their last 3 matches.
- Brighton & Hove Albion has scored at least once in their last 8 games.
- Arsenal wins the first half in 50% of matches, while Brighton & Hove Albion wins in 34%.
Team Analysis: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal returned to the Champions League last season and reached the play-offs without losing face. They also pushed Manchester City hard in the Premier League title race, although they ultimately finished second by just a couple of points. Brighton had a notable season as well, making their debut in European competitions and reaching the Europa League play-offs, though they were knocked out by Roma. Domestically, however, Brighton slipped back to mid-table under Roberto De Zerbi.
Arsenal made some key reinforcements over the summer, bringing in Calafiori early and securing Merino from Real Sociedad later in the window. However, they were unable to add a new striker. Brighton saw the departure of players like Gross, Buonanotte, and Lallana but added promising talents like Wieffer, Rutter, Gruda, and Kadıoğlu.
Arsenal started the season with back-to-back 2-0 victories over Wolverhampton and Aston Villa. Brighton, meanwhile, began their campaign with a 3-0 thrashing of Everton and followed it up with a goal from Welbeck in a win over Manchester United. They also advanced in the League Cup with a 1-0 victory over QPR.
Possible Starting Lineups
Arsenal (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Raya
- Defenders: Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, White
- Midfielders: Rice, Partey, Odegaard
- Forwards: Havertz, Martinelli, Saka
Brighton & Hove Albion (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Steele
- Defenders: Hinshelwood, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman
- Midfielders: Gilmour, Milner, Mitoma, Joao Pedro, Minteh
- Forward: Welbeck
Head-to-Head Matches: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton has had a decent record against Arsenal in the past, but Arsenal has won the last four encounters, all of them ending in victories for the Gunners.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal is in excellent form and has the advantage of playing at home. We predict that they will win by more than one goal. Our recommendation is to bet on Arsenal with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.94).
Prediction: Arsenal to win with a -1.5 goal handicap.
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