At first glance, a matchup between the 9th and 14th-placed teams in the Premier League might seem like a lacklustre contest, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, West Ham and Brighton are separated by just five points, with the visitors showing a clear decline in form while the hosts are experiencing a noticeable improvement in their performance.
West Ham United Team News
Despite being closer to the relegation zone than the top 7 in the league, West Ham can take some positives from their recent performances. With 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw in their last 5 Premier League matches, there is clear room for improvement, but signs of progress are evident. The away loss to Leicester was a particularly disappointing result, while the recent 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, which came late in the game, also adds to the frustration. However, the away win over Newcastle and the home victory against Wolves are highlights worth noting. Results at home have been inconsistent for West Ham this season, and the upcoming match against Brighton will provide a valuable benchmark for Julen Lopetegui to assess the team’s current standing.
Brighton Team News
Brighton have experienced a noticeable dip in form and results in recent weeks, as reflected in their last 4 Premier League matches, none of which ended in victory for The Seagulls. However, one consistent trend across the team’s last 9 competitive fixtures is their goal-scoring pattern. Brighton’s games are typically characterized by a high number of goals, as they’ve managed to score in each of these 9 matches, but have also conceded at a similar rate. Four of their last 5 matches saw over 2.5 goals, a trend that also holds when focusing solely on their away fixtures. It’s worth noting, however, that Brighton’s most recent Premier League win did come on the road.
Head-to-Head-Games
West Ham have yet to record a home victory over Brighton in the Premier League, which may come as a surprise to some. In the last 5 head-to-head encounters, Brighton have won 3 times, while West Ham have secured just 1 victory. Of those 5 matches, 3 produced over 2.5 goals, and 2 saw both teams finding the back of the net.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | West Ham United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -8 | 20 | LLWDD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 | DLDLD |
West Ham United – Brighton Betting Prediction
Despite the most recent two games at the London Stadium ending in 0-0 and 0-2 results, my pick for this match is for both teams to score and for over 2.5 goals. Brighton’s recent performances suggest that goals are likely here, and they have never lost to West Ham in London. The Hammers have also both scored and conceded in their last 4 Premier League matches, with 3 of those games producing over 2.5 goals. As a result, they could quietly be a team to watch for goal-filled encounters.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.69
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