Explore our detailed preview for Brighton vs Fulham the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Brighton vs Fulham
- Date: Saturday, 8 March 2025
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Form Guide & Team Overview
Brighton have been in resurgent form, securing three consecutive Premier League victories following a humbling 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. Their recent triumphs over Bournemouth, Southampton, and Chelsea have propelled them into the European conversation, with João Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma proving instrumental in their attacking endeavours.
Fulham, meanwhile, has shown resilience, winning four of their last six league matches. Victories against Wolves, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle have kept them in the hunt for European qualification, although a recent defeat to Manchester United highlighted areas for improvement.
Our predictions for Brighton vs Fulham
Brighton will aim to leverage their home advantage and recent form to secure a vital win. Expect a closely contested affair, with both sides eager to bolster their European aspirations. A narrow victory for Brighton seems plausible, with a 2-1 scoreline on the cards.
Match Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Fulham
Head-to-Head Record
Fulham have had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning four of the last five meetings against Brighton. The most recent clash saw Fulham secure a 3-1 victory at Craven Cottage in December 2024. Brighton will be eager to reverse this trend and claim a vital three points at home.
Recent Meetings
- Fulham 3-1 Brighton
- Fulham 3-0 Brighton
- Brighton 1-1 Fulham
- Brighton 0-1 Fulham
- Fulham 2-1 Brighton
Injury & Suspension Report
Brighton are dealing with a spate of injuries, with key players such as Igor Julio, and James Milner. The absence of Lewis Dunk and Jason Steele further complicates their defensive setup. Tyriq Lamptey is ruled through suspension after a sending-off against Newcastle in the FA Cup.
Fulham are also not without their injury woes, with Reiss Nelson, Kenny Tete, and Harry Wilson unavailable. Adama Traoré's recent ankle injury adds to their concerns, potentially impacting their attacking options. Sasa Lukic is ruled out through suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Brighton Predicted Line-up: Verbruggen; Veltman, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupiñán; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
Fulham Predicted Line-up: Leno; Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Castagne; Reed, Berge; Iwobi, Smith-Rowe, Willian; Jiménez
Key Battles & Player to Watch
The midfield battle between Carlos Baleba and Fulham's Sander Berge will be pivotal, with both players crucial in dictating the tempo for their respective sides. João Pedro's form in front of goal will be a key factor for Brighton, while Fulham will look to Raúl Jiménez to provide the cutting edge in attack.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Brighton's Danny Welbeck recently scored his 30th Premier League goal for the club, equalling Pascal Groß as the Seagulls' joint-top scorer in the competition.
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