Brighton vs Chelsea - Goals to flow in FA Cup fourth round clash

By James Smith

08 Feb 2025

James Smith 08 Feb 2025

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Brighton & Chelsea meet in the FA Cup's fourth round
Both teams struggle defensively, leading to high-score expectations
Brighton winless in last five home games; Chelsea's attack strong

Brighton have drawn 1-1 in 4 of their last 6 against Crystal Palace (Getty)

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Brighton host Chelsea at the Amex Stadium in the fourth round of the FA Cup after a demoralizing Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest. Will they bounce back?

Form

Brighton head into this fixture on the back of an embarrassing 7-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Fabian Hurzeler's side have now won just three of their last ten games in all competitions and have struggled in both attack and defence.

Brighton have been defensively porous, having kept just three clean sheets in their last ten games across all competitions while both teams to score have featured in five of those games.

They also have a worrying home form as they are winless in five consecutive home games in all competitions with just one win in eight home games.

Their last FA Cup action was a comfortable 4-0 away win to Watford.

Chelsea have been impressive under Enzo Maresca this season but recently hit a purple patch of form with just three wins in their last nine games in all competitions.

They have been defensively fragile, conceding in seven of their last ten games in all competitions while both teams have found the back of the net in four consecutive matches.

Chelsea have flourished in attack though with 2+ goals scored in three of their last four games while over 2.5 goals have featured in their last five games in all competitions including the 5-0 win over Morecambe in the last round of the FA Cup.

Verdict

Brighton v Chelsea

The last three head to head games between both teams have been high scoring affair and with both teams struggling defensively, I'll be backing goals with Over 2.5 goals.

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