Brighton and Hove Albion vs West Ham United: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

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Fixture: Brighton and Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: AMEX Stadium

The match at the American Express Stadium is likely to be closely contested, given both teams' recent form and historical head-to-head results. Brighton will look to capitalise on their home advantage and exploit West Ham's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly with their injury-hit squad. West Ham, on the other hand, will aim to break their winless streak and use their attacking threats to challenge Brighton's defence.

Expect a tactical battle with both teams likely to start cautiously, given their recent struggles. Brighton might have the edge due to their home form and the need to bounce back from recent losses. The match could see a few goals, with Brighton's attacking players potentially making the difference.

Match Prediction: Brighton 2-1 West Ham

Brighton's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of losses and draws in their last five league matches.

The Seagulls have struggled to find consistency, particularly in their defensive setup, as evidenced by their recent heavy defeat to Brentford. However, their ability to draw against strong teams like Manchester City shows they can still compete at a high level.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 2-4 vs Brentford (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Man City (A)
  

West Ham have also had a challenging run, with their form guide showing a disappointing string of results.

The Hammers have been unable to secure a win in their last six outings, with draws and losses dominating their recent weeks. Their inability to convert draws into wins has been a concern, especially in their away games.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Wolves (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Everton (A)
  

Brighton and West Ham have had a competitive history in recent encounters.

The head-to-head record shows a mix of results, with both teams capable of winning or drawing. Brighton have had some significant victories at home, while West Ham have shown resilience in their recent draws against Brighton.

• West Ham 1-1 Brighton (21 December 2024)
• West Ham 0-0 Brighton (02 January 2024)
• Brighton 1-3 West Ham (26 August 2023)
• Brighton 4-0 West Ham (04 March 2023)
• West Ham 0-2 Brighton (21 August 2022)
  

• Tariq Lamptey - Ankle injury (Doubt)
• Igor Julio - Hamstring injury (Doubt)
• Ferdi Kadioglu - Toe injury
• James Milner - Hamstring injury
• Joel Veltman - Foot injury (Doubt)
• Georginio Rutter - Ankle injury
• Adam Webster - Muscle injury
• Jan Paul van Hecke - Head injury (Doubt)
• Joao Pedro - Suspended

Brighton's injury list is extensive, which could impact their performance and tactical setup - particularly in defence.

• Michail Antonio - Leg injury
• Crysencio Summerville - Hamstring injury
• Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Toe injury (Doubt)
• Evan Ferguson - Ineligible to play against parent club

West Ham also has significant players sidelined, with striker Ferguson potentially a big miss against a weakened Brighton back four.

Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Dunk, Wieffer, Estupiñán; Ayari, Baleba; Mitoma, O'Reilly, Adingra; Welbeck

Areola; Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soler, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Kudus, Paquetá; Fullkrug

• Kaoru Mitoma vs James Ward-Prowse: Mitoma's creativity and goalscoring ability will be crucial for Brighton, while Ward-Prowse's set-piece expertise and midfield control could be decisive for West Ham.
• Danny Welbeck vs Maximilian Kilman: Welbeck's experience and finishing will be tested against Kilman's defensive solidity.
• Jarrod Bowen vs Lewis Dunk: Bowen's pace and directness will challenge Dunk's defensive organisation and leadership at the back.
  

Brighton have scored in each of their last seven home games against West Ham in all competitions, a streak that dates back to a 1-0 loss in October 2011.

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