Brighton vs West Ham Prediction 26 April 2025
🔊 Which team will be more motivated in the 34th round of the English Premier League? Brighton find themselves stuck in the middle of the standings and are no longer in contention for European competitions. West Ham, meanwhile, are hovering near the relegation zone, though their place in England's top flight isn't under immediate threat. Based on the league standings, the hosts are considered favorites. However, this matchup is not straightforward. Therefore, we'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Brighton and West Ham:
- 20 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 4, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 31 for Brighton, 28 for West Ham;
- average total in the first half - 0.9, in the second half - 2.05;
- average total goals per match - 2.95.
The last game took place on 21 December 2024 at West Ham's ground and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Brighton - West Ham
Brighton & Hove Albion Team Overview
🔵 Brighton have gone six matches without a win. During this stretch, they scored twice in three games but failed to secure three points. They create plenty of scoring opportunities but often convert less than half of them. A prime example is their 2-2 draw against Leicester, where both goals came from penalties.
🔗 In the last round, a red card for the Seagulls directly impacted their 4-2 defeat to Brentford. They did manage to score once while down a man, but their opponents were clearly superior, tearing apart Brighton's defense even when the teams were at full strength.
📣 Head coach Fabian Hürzeler was pleased with the team's response to the sending-off but lamented the numerous mistakes: "We controlled the game and had a good first half. Then in the second half, we made too many easy mistakes, and suddenly it was 3-1 out of nowhere, and then we got a red card. A poor start to the second half cost us dearly."
❌ Towards the end of the match against Brentford, Jan Paul van Hecke was hospitalized after a head collision with Yunus Emre Konak. The Dutch international avoided serious injury and has been discharged, but it's unlikely he'll be seen on the pitch in the upcoming fixture. James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Tariq Lamptey, Adam Webster, Jorginho Rutter, and Igor are all sidelined due to injuries.
Match Results: Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham United Team Overview
⚒ Under Graham Potter, West Ham have improved defensively. However, their attacking prowess has significantly declined, largely due to injuries to forwards and a lack of motivation. Despite this, the Hammers have managed only three victories under their current manager, with the last win coming in February. Since then, they've been on a six-match winless streak.
🔗 They couldn't even secure a win against Southampton (1-1) in the last round, a team already relegated to the Championship. West Ham took the lead early in the second half but conceded in stoppage time. Based on the performances at the London Stadium, a draw was a fair result.
📣 West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug, who made his first start since returning from injury, criticized his teammates: “We have a mentality problem. I'm very angry. Not disappointed, but angry. After the goal, it was hard to get the guys to push forward. We lacked both ability and motivation. Sorry, we played terribly. I'm furious; we're not trying to play football. Half the team wanted to score more, while the other half just wanted to defend. It doesn't work like that. We need to find a way to become united. The manager has been clear about what he wants, and we need to execute it.”
❌ Notably, Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville, and Aaron Cresswell remain sidelined due to injuries.
Match Results: West Ham United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 4, draws - 9.
Statistics: Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of wins: 12 vs 9;
- win percentage: 36% vs 27%;
- number of losses: 9 vs 15;
- number of draws: 12 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- number of draws: 2 vs 3.
- West Ham United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 games (Premier League).
- West Ham United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 away games.
- West Ham United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games (Premier League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.55, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.95;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 2.79;
- average total goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.12;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.91 vs 0.7;
- Brighton & Hove Albion: average total at home in the tournament - 1.44;
- West Ham United: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.2) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- West Ham United have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Brighton & Hove Albion.
- West Ham United have scored under 1.5 goals in last 11 away games.
- West Ham United have scored under 1.5 goals in last 10 away games (Premier League).
Prediction on corners
Brighton & Hove Albion: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.88; at home field - 4.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 3.4.
West Ham United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.15, away - 3.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 2.6.
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Brighton & Hove Albion games against West Ham United (Premier League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.1 (1.05 for home team and 1.05 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.23 (1.67 for home team and 1.56 for away team).
Brighton & Hove Albion: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 1.6.
West Ham United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 2.
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 8 of last 9 Brighton & Hove Albion home games.
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Brighton & Hove Albion home games (Premier League).
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 7 of last 8 West Ham United away games (Premier League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 23 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Brighton & Hove Albion at home - 11 (69%);
- number of BTTS matches for West Ham United away - 10 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Brighton & Hove Albion at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for West Ham United away - 3 (60%).
- Brighton & Hove Albion have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Premier League).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the intense nature of previous encounters between these teams and their current form, we anticipate a fiercely contested match with a high likelihood of both sides finding the net. A bet on both teams to score (yes) seems the most reasonable for this fixture, as it has been successful in 6 of Brighton's last 7 Premier League matches.No comments
Betting Tips: Brighton & Hove Albion - West Ham United
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