Brighton vs Fulham Prediction - Premier League Fixtures
After an entertaining weekend of FA Cup football, the Premier League returns and Matthew O’Regan has his Brighton vs Fulham prediction preview. Both sides took part in dramatic last 16 away ties, with Brighton beating Newcastle late in extra time after an entertaining affair, while Fulham edged past Manchester United on penalties. Albion are yet to beat their visitors in nine attempts since promotion to the Premier League but are priced as odds against favourites to finally break the hoodoo.
Brighton vs Fulham Prediction: Teaser
England, Premier League, Saturday, March 8th, 15:00 (UK)
After eight games without a win from the 29th of November until the 11th of January, Brighton looked to building form after 0-4, 0-2 and 1-3 wins away at Norwich, Ipswich and Manchester United respectively. However, a 0-1 loss to Everton was followed by a 7-0 hammering at Nottingham Forest, leaving the Albion faithful torn on Fabian Hurzeler.
His side have responded perfectly, recording five straight wins for the first time in the clubs history (top flight). Back to back home wins against Chelsea (2-1 in the cup and 3-0 in the league) boosted confidence, before a 0-4 win at Southampton. They then faced a strong Bournemouth team, beating them 2-1 thanks to a late Danny Welbeck goal, before beating Newcastle 1-2 after extra time, Welbeck again the late hero.
The 7-0 loss has sparked a new-look Brighton, with Hurzeler adapting and still learning in his first season in England. The 32-year-old seems to have found his best team and style of play. For so long, The Seagulls looked to dominate teams and out-pass them, but now they excel on the counter attack. The front four of Joao Pedro, Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma is amongst the most dynamic in the league and gives Brighton real attacking potency. Albion have scored at least two goals in eight of their last ten games, with the mini blips against Nottingham Forest and Everton the blemishes on their record. In this period, over 2.5 goals has landed eight times (including extra time).
Fulham come into this game after a penalty shoot out win over Manchester United. The Lilywhites are enjoying a strong season and sit just one point behind Saturday’s hosts in European contention. There are a lot of parallels to be drawn between Nottingham Forest and Fulham this season, with both teams exceeding expectations due to team togetherness.
Like their hosts, Fulham struggle for consistency, seemingly taking points off the poorer sides yet getting results against those high in the table. Only Brighton (ten) have drawn more than Fulham (9) so a score draw could be on the cards.
Away from home, Marco Silva’s side have been strong, picking up 22 points from 13, with these games averaging 2.69 goals. BTTS has landed in 9/13 away – the same total as Brighton at home, while over 2.5 goals has landed in their last two away games.
This looks a game that will be an enthralling watch for the neutrals, with goals expected.
- Brighton vs Fulham Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.75
- Bookmaker: William Hill
- Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET)
Brighton vs Fulham Prediction odds via bet365 as at 12:00 March 4th, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Brighton vs Fulham Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Factor in Fatigue
Both sides FA Cup games on Sunday went the distance, so the fitness of the sides remains to be seen. Kaoru Mitoma limped off with a knee injury for Brighton, while Joao Pedro managed to play 120 minutes despite struggling to run during extra time. Adama Traore was also subbed for Fulham with an injury.
The extent of Mitoma’s injury is not yet known, but the Japanese maverick may be rested regardless. On the injury list for the Seagulls remains Jason Steele, Lewis Dunk, Igor, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu and Joel Veltman. Matt O’Riley missed out vs Newcastle with an stomach bug, while Tariq Lamptey’s red card means he is suspended.
With Adama Traore expected to be out, he joins Reiss Nelson, Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson on the injury list. Sasa Lukic is suspended, owing to his tenth yellow card of the season against Wolves in the last league outing.
Brighton possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Webster, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Wieffer, Baleba; Minteh, Pedro, Rutter; Welbeck
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Castagne, Anderson, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Reed; Iwobi, Pereira, Smith Rowe; Muniz
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