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Chelsea are set to welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League this weekend.
The Blues have played some of their best football in the last two games, with eight goals scored and just one conceded.
Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer scored the goals to help Chelsea come away with all three points against West Ham United last time out.
Andros Townsend even claimed that Jackson looked like an expert finisher against the Hammers.
And, Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler voiced his concern over Jackson, stating that his side need to be careful as he’s ‘very dangerous’.
Interestingly, Opta has taken all of this into consideration and has come out with a prediction for this weekend’s Premier League clash.
Opta predicts Chelsea vs Brighton in the Premier League
Brighton and Hove Albion have looked a dangerous side under Fabian Hurzeler so far this season, with their unbeaten records still intact after two wins and three draws.
One boost for Chelsea is the fact that Joao Pedro won’t be fit to travel to Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea boss has plenty of decisions to make after seeing a number of fringe players in action midweek, with a couple of names potentially putting their hat in the right for a start.
According to Opta, Chelsea are the favourites to beat Brighton.
A home win is at 53.6%; a draw is at 22.4% and an away win for Brighton is at 24%.
What sort of Chelsea team can we expect vs Brighton?
Interestingly, we have made a number of predictions in terms of the starting XI for Chelsea vs Brighton this weekend.
Malo Gusto’s return from injury could see him start at right-back, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Levi Colwill will likely start at centre-back, with Marc Cucurella looking to continue his fine form on the left.
Moises Caicedo should start after an impressive display against West Ham alongside Enzo Fernandez.
Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke all interlinked nicely in the first-half against the Hammers last time out, so there’s no point in changing something that has shown it can work.
Of course, leading the line for Chelsea will be Nicolas Jackson, fresh off the back of his brace.
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