Brighton will look to get back into the win column in Premier League play, but they will be tested when Chelsea come back to town on Friday. The Seagulls defeated the Blues 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday but haven’t fared as well in league play, and they sit 10th in the table after back-to-back domestic losses. Chelsea are fourth in the table and will be eager to return to their winning ways after Saturday’s FA Cup loss.
Kickoff at Falmer Stadium in Brighton and Hove is set for 3 p.m. ET. The visitors are +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest Brighton vs. Chelsea odds, while Brighton are +185 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for goals is 2.5, with the Over priced at -170. Before locking in any Chelsea vs. Brighton picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for more than six years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton finished the 2022-23 Champions League season with a 16-7 record (+8.93 units) on SportsLine’s UCL pick sheet and is 25-20-2 (+3.20) in 2023-24. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players, and is 139-136-5 since the 2022 World Cup.
Now, Sutton has broken down Brighton vs. Chelsea from every angle and has locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton’s picks. Here are the betting lines for Chelsea vs. Brighton:
- Brighton vs. Chelsea 90-minute money line: Chelsea +140, Brighton +185, Draw +240
- Brighton vs. Chelsea over/under: 2.5
- Brighton vs. Chelsea picks: See picks here
Why you should back Chelsea
The Blues have lost just one league match in 2025, tallying two wins and two draws in domestic play over that time. They also have the upper hand when it comes to facing Brighton in the EPL, winning each of the last three league meetings against the Seagulls, including a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge back in September.
Chelsea can also take advantage of how difficult it has been for Brighton to get home victories. The hosts’ last league match ended in a 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, so the Blues could aim for a major bounce-back performance. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Brighton
The Seagulls have drawn in six of 11 home games this season, including three straight last month. They managed to hold off Arsenal’s offense in a 1-1 draw on Jan. 4, so they should have some confidence hosting the fourth-place Blues — especially after getting the 2-1 FA Cup win at Falmer Stadium less than a week ago.
Midfielder Kaoru Mitoma is finding form, registering three goals and one assist in his last five starts across all competitions. He scored the go-ahead goal against Chelsea on Saturday, and Brighton could lean on him to have more success on Friday. See which team to pick here.
How to make Brighton vs. Chelsea picks
Sutton has broken down Brighton vs. Chelsea from every possible angle and revealed his best bet. He’s sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
What is the best bet for Chelsea vs. Brighton on Friday? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Chelsea vs. Brighton have all the value, all from the proven soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.
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