Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at Amex Stadium on Saturday 17 April, kick-off 15:00.

Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5). Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12).

The last league meeting, in August 2026, finished Chelsea 4–3 Brighton & Hove Albion.

Varless AI expects around 2.1 goals for Brighton and 1.2 for Chelsea, making Brighton 57% to win, the draw 21% and Chelsea 21%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 66%.