Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
25.1
Average Age
23.7
182.3
Average Height (cm)
181.6
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
1.2
(0.9)
(51%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(50%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.6)
(1.3)
1.2
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Brighton
Chelsea
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Milner | Out | 6.66 | |
| Ferdi Kadioglu | Out | 6.73 | |
| Igor Julio | Out | 6.33 | |
| Solly March | Out | 6.42 | |
| Jason Steele | Out | 6.92 | |
| Mats Wieffer | Doubtful | 6.42 | |
| Lewis Dunk | Doubtful | 6.47 | |
| Pervis Estupiñán | Doubtful | 6.86 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoît Badiashile | Out | 6.52 | |
| Wesley Fofana | Out | 6.75 | |
| Roméo Lavia | Out | 6.46 | |
| Nicolas Jackson | Out | 7.06 | |
| Marc Guiu | Out | 6.04 | |
| Mykhailo Mudryk | Out | 6.18 |
Team News
Brighton
Chelsea
- Lewis Dunk is expected to miss out owing to a back issue that forced him off at the break of Brighton's 2-1 FA Cup win over Chelsea last weekend.
- Mats Wieffer and Pervis Estupinan are to be assessed, but a further five players are confirmed absentees.
- Fabian Hurzeler may be tempted to make just one change from the side that started the win over Chelsea, with Adam Webster coming in for Dunk.
- That would see Yasin Ayari and Joao Pedro start from the bench once more.
- Chelsea have issues in attack with both Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu missing due to injury, meaning Christopher Nkunku is expected to lead the charge on Friday night.
- Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are all injured, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended for the visitors.
- Enzo Maresca is expected to make changes to his XI from the side that started the FA Cup tie at the AMEX last weekend, with Reece James, Levi Colwill, Filip Jorgensen, Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke expected to return to the XI.
Not even a goal? Maresca has offended the gods I'm thinking he had a fallout with the ones that left ...shame on the board and owners, gtfo my club
BRIGHTON Verbruggen, Veltman, Van Hecke, Webster, Lamptey, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck.
@Marbella SUBS Rushworth, Gruda, Pedro, Adingra, Cashin, Gomez, Ayari, Wieffer, O'Riley.
CHELSEA Jorgensen, Gusto, Colwil, Chalobah, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Nkunku.
@Marbella SUBS Sanchez, Adarabioyo, Sancho, Dewsbury-Hall, James, Anselmino, George, Acheampong, Amougou.
Mitoma +333 / Palmer +170 TSA
I believe in a Chelsea Win with Cole Palmer goal. Maresca is in pressure and cannot lose the game!
@dhanilordt mhahaha
Brighton have more goals in them, Chelsea just defensively all over the place even tho they have a better squad, they keep inviting pressure on them and just can't make it stick up top
Btts
I´m thinking both teams to score
A total of 17 goals have been scored in the last 4 meetings between these 2 sides.
btts