Two teams with a similar state of form will face the same desire: escalade in the Premier League table and challenge for a European competition berth. Chelsea has taken 4 points from their last 5 games, making the supposed recovery look like a mirage. Meanwhile, Brighton comes from cutting a streak of draws with a good win in the previous round, summing 5 points from their last 5 outings.
Both teams look far from their possible best, but they need to get things sorted out quickly, as the midseason is running, and the gap with the top is widening more every week.
When:
Sunday, December 3, 9:00 PM ET at the Stamford Bridge
Moneyline odds:
Chelsea -145
Brighton +325
Draw Offs:
+325
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Why Bet on Chelsea?
Chelsea comes in the 10th spot with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. The London team seems trapped in a loophole recently, as when God gives, he takes. Last season, and at the beginning of this one, the attack was awful, but their defense was decent. However, now that Raheem Sterling, Nicola Jackson, and the addition of Cole Palmer have changed things for the good up-front, the defense started to perform horribly.
They come from receiving four goals in two matches in a row, and in their win over Tottenham some weeks ago, they suffered a lot against a nine-men team.
Right-back Reece James will serve a one-game ban following his sending-off in the St. James’ Park. The same can be said for left-back Marc Cucurella, this time for accumulation of yellow cards. Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell remain in the recovery room.
The team needs to recover soon, although the off-field situation doesn’t help. Considering their level, a points deduction could easily put them in contention for relegation from the Premier League.
Why Bet on Brighton?
Brighton and Hove Albion come from a win in their most recent match after 3 straight draws, which has placed them at 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their current campaign.
The Seagulls have felt the weight of facing international competition for the first time. They are not doing so badly at both, the local and European levels, especially considering this is their first time in this situation. However, the lack of squad deep is clear, and sometimes, the team seems too tired to go for the win, thus the amount of draws.
Whatever the case, they are far from being bad, and their excellent performance at the start of the campaign gives them a cushion that, in case they get another good streak, could catapult them to the top of the table.
Both Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey suffered injuries in the City Ground triumph. The duo is rated doubtful for the trip to London, while Mahmoud Dahoud and Lewis Dunk serve suspensions.
Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea vs. Brighton
Neither Chelsea nor Brighton and Hove Albion are in great form currently. However, both teams have good players and are strong. They are good at scoring but bad at defending, so a match with many goals could be seen as the most plausible outcome. However, we must consider that the Seagulls have to face international competition, so they will, more than likely, have a conservative approach in their particular manner.
Notwithstanding, without the presence of Lewis Dunk in defense, we doubt they will be able to contain Chelsea effectively, although they can score goals of their own. We’ll go for a 1-1 draw.
Go for a draw at +325. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $325 for a total payout of $425.
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