Verdict: Brighton win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who are desperately seeking a much-welcomed Premier League boost on Saturday afternoon, Brighton will welcome West Ham to the Amex.
Brighton
Starting with the hosts, while Brighton might have come flying out of the traps when opening 2025, Fabian Hurzeler’s camp have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Eventually falling to an action-packed 4-2 loss away at Brentford last weekend, the former St. Pauli boss has seen his downbeat squad muster just a pair of points from their previous five Premier League appearances. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end on March 29th as they suffered penalties heartbreak at home against Nottingham Forest, Brighton have failed to muster a single win across any competition since returning from March’s fortnight interval. Getting April underway with a 3-0 drumming against Aston Villa, the Seagulls have also seen their European dreams take a major blow.
Brighton Team News
Shown a straight red card against Brentford last weekend, attacking talisman Joao Pedro will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Brighton will once again be without the likes of James Milner, Joel Veltman, Tariq Lamptey and Brazilian defender Igor.
Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike in west London, Japanese international Kaoru Mitoma should be handed a full recall. Notching a ninth Premier League strike of the season against Brentford, Danny Welbeck will spearhead Brighton’s attack.
West Ham
As for the visitors, while Graham Potter might have only arrived at the London Stadium back in January, the former Brighton boss already has some serious pressure mounting on his shoulders. Suffering last-gasp frustration last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against an already relegated Southampton, West Ham have endured a public crisis this season. Opening Saturday’s showdown sat in 17th-place and limping their way over the finishing line, the Hammers are without a win from any of their previous six Premier League appearances. Getting April underway with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wolves, Potter has failed to offer any kind of stability since arriving in east London. It should also be noted, West Ham have remarkably mustered just a sole win from any of their 15 Premier League showdowns against Brighton.
West Ham Team News
Omitted from Potter’s squad last week and expected to leave the London Stadium this summer, it remains to be seen if Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez will return here. Yet to make a single appearance so far this calendar year, ex-Leeds starlet Crysencio Summerville remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Finding the net against Southampton last weekend and recording a ninth Premier League goal of the season, skipper Jarrod Bowen will lead Potter’s charge. Aaron Win-Bissaka could make a full return on Saturday afternoon and replace Vladimir Coufal at right-back.
Brighton vs West Ham Key Factors to Consider
- When Brighton and West Ham met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 21st, Saturday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in east London.
- West Ham have remarkably mustered just a single win from their 15 historic Premier League showdowns against Brighton.
- The Seagulls have registered just a pair of points from their previous five Premier League appearances.
- West Ham are without a win from any of their last six consecutive top-flight matchups.
- The Hammers have recorded just a sole Premier League win away from the London Stadium so far this calendar year.
Conclusion
Watching their European dreams take a real blow since returning from March’s international break, Brighton face what is a must-win showdown here. Despite settling for a 1-1 stalemate when they travelled to east London for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 21st, the Seagulls do hold a remarkable record against Saturday’s guests. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their 15 historic top-flight battles against West Ham, we are backing Brighton to claim an essential boost this weekend.
Verdict: Brighton win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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