Premier League 2025-2026: Arsenal vs Brighton Prediction

Arsenal

Home Team
85%
VS

Brighton

Away Team
6%
Draw: 8%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%
Goal: 54%
No Goal: 46%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 17 12 3 2 31 10 21 39
2 Man City 17 12 1 4 41 16 25 37
3 Aston Villa 17 11 3 3 27 18 9 36
4 Chelsea 17 8 5 4 29 17 12 29
5 Liverpool 17 9 2 6 28 25 3 29
6 Sunderland 17 7 6 4 19 17 2 27
7 Man United 17 7 5 5 31 28 3 26
8 Crystal Palace 17 7 5 5 21 19 2 26
9 Brighton 17 6 6 5 25 23 2 24
10 Everton 17 7 3 7 18 20 -2 24
11 Newcastle 17 6 5 6 23 22 1 23
12 Brentford 17 7 2 8 24 25 -1 23
13 Fulham 17 7 2 8 24 26 -2 23
14 Tottenham 17 6 4 7 26 23 3 22
15 Bournemouth 17 5 7 5 26 29 -3 22
16 Leeds 17 5 4 8 24 31 -7 19
17 Nott'm Forest 17 5 3 9 17 26 -9 18
18 West Ham 17 3 4 10 19 35 -16 13
19 Burnley 17 3 2 12 19 34 -15 11
20 Wolves 17 0 2 15 9 37 -28 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Arsenal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.09
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.49
# Clean Sheets: 2

Brighton

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.31
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Arsenal and Brighton is heavily favored towards the home team, Arsenal, with an 85.0% predicted probability of victory. The match is also expected to have over 2.5 goals, with a 54.0% probability suggesting a likely high-scoring affair. Arsenal, sitting at the top of the Premier League table with 39 points, will face Brighton, who are currently in 9th position with 24 points.

Match Analysis

Arsenal's recent form has been commendable, winning two out of their last three games. They secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Everton and a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves. However, they did stumble against Aston Villa, losing 2-1 away from home. Arsenal's attacking prowess is evident, scoring an average of 2.2 goals in their last five matches, while their defense has been robust with an average of only 0.4 goals conceded. Their ability to keep clean sheets in two of those matches further highlights their defensive strength. Brighton, on the other hand, have shown resilience but struggled to secure wins in their recent outings. They managed a goalless draw against Sunderland and a 1-1 draw with West Ham, but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Brighton's attack has been less prolific, scoring an average of 1.0 goal in their last five games, while their defense has leaked an average of 1.4 goals. Despite this, they have managed to keep two clean sheets, suggesting sporadic defensive solidity.

Final Prediction

Arsenal's superior form and solid defensive record give them a clear edge in this encounter. Their ability to both score frequently and limit their opponents' chances will be crucial. Fans should keep an eye on Arsenal's attacking play, as their ability to convert chances could dictate the match's outcome and reinforce their position at the top of the league.