Arsenal vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 20/05/2021, 22:13  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 20/05/2021 at 22:13 in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal have been doing well lately and will be keen on a win at home to Brighton to wrap up what has turned out to be a very disappointing season. The Gunners go to this game placed ninth with 58 points and take on 16th placed Brighton who have so far managed 41 points. This is a must-win game for The Gunners in their push for European football though not all is in their control. It is not a clash Arsenal have been looking forward to over the years; they get to this game with just one win in their last six meetings with Brighton. That win came in their December meeting and it was labored, with Alex Lacazette scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win. Going to this game though, Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, and have four straight wins in the Premier League since the home loss to Everton. They’ve scored two or more goals in three of their last four league matches and will only be hoping to improve on their recent performances at home. In the last four home matches in the league, Arsenal have managed just one win – in their last game against Crystal Palace. While the 3-1 victory would look comfortable on paper, in reality it wasn’t; The Gunners needed two goals in added time to secure the three points after being dominated by Palace for long periods.

Brighton are coming from a win too; they beat Manchester City 3-2 after coming from 2-0 down. They were helped on by the fact City had a defender sent off in the 10th minute, while City’s Champions League targets also diminished their push in the game. Brighton have spent most of the season trying to avoid relegation and with that achieved, they won’t have much to play for here. Neal Maupay, who has a history frustrating Arsenal is out of this game while Danny Welbeck is a doubt for his reunion with Arsenal. Their win over City was momentous and Brighton gave a lot in it, which may have after-effects as they travel to London. It was their second win in eight matches and will not elevate The Seagulls from their underdog status as they face Arsenal, who need a win in this game. The visitors’ away run has no win in the last four matches, and just one in seven. With three wins in the last six meetings against Arsenal, they will be hoping the dominance continues.