Two sides hoping to go all the way in the FA Cup this season meet here, as Brighton host Chelsea in the 4th round of the competition. Bouncing back from a humbling 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest will be the priority for Brighton, who have struggled in 2025, whilst Chelsea will believe they have the personnel to go all the way in the FA Cup this term. Premier League football remains the priority for both of these sides, but this is a chance to progress to the next round of the FA Cup and take a step closer to glory in the famous old competition.
Brighton vs Chelsea Best Odds
This should be an absolute belter at the Amex Stadium, between two teams that play good football.
| Brighton – 39/20 (+195) | Draw – 11/1 (+275) | Chelsea – 13/10 (+130) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Brighton vs Chelsea Analysis
Progression to the 5th round of the FA Cup will be key for both of these sides and the stakes are high.
Brighton
It has been a campaign of two halves for Brighton, who started the season in fine fettle and had plenty of momentum building behind their European football push. However, the Seagulls have struggled of late, with their 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest a particularly chastening one last time out. Cup competitions should provide some distraction for Brighton though and whilst this isn’t an easy one, they will be ready to rattle into Chelsea here.
Team news: James Milner, Igor Julio, Mats Wieffer, Pervis Estupinian, Solly March, Carlos Baleba, Ferdi Kadioglu & Yasin Ayari all miss out here for Brighton.
Brighton Predicted Lineup:
Verbruggen, Van Hecke, Webster, Dunk, Veltman, Hinshelwood, Rutter, Minteh, Gomez, Adringa & Pedro.
Chelsea
Having picked up a hard fought win over West Ham in the Premier League last time out, Chelsea have climbed back into the top 4 and look to be set to kick on with their Champions League push. The blues have also endured a topsy turvy campaign under Enzo Maresca, but cup competitions continue to provide solace for them too. This is a tough assignment in the 4th round, but the blues should bring in some fringe players, all eager to impress in this one.
Team news: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia miss out here for Chelsea.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella, Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo, Sancho, Neto, Madueke & Nkunku.
Brighton vs Chelsea Prediction
This should be a very entertaining game at the AMEX, between two forward thinking teams. Brighton were hammered last time out, and their fans will expect to see a response in this one. Meanwhile, Chelsea are seriously lacking consistency under Enzo Maresca but they are always a dangerous side and some players on the fringes will get a go here, with a point to prove and that could get the blues over the line.
Prediction: Chelsea to win the match – 13/10 (+130) – Rhino Bet.
Brighton vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Chelsea to win & BTTS – 5/2 (+250) – Fitzdares
This should be a compelling cup tie, between two attacking teams but that could suit Chelsea more, who should get the job done.
