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Premier League 2025-2026 • Matchweek 18 27 Dec 2025 - 15:00
Finished
Arsenal
Arsenal
1st place
Form
2 : 1
2.65
xG
0.80
Full Time
Half Time: 1-0
Brighton
Brighton
11th place
Form
14'
M. Ødegaard
52'
G. Rutter
D. Gómez
64'
Overview
Lineup
H2H
Stats

Arsenal vs Brighton Football Match Stats & Results Saturday, 27 December, 2025 9:00

1st Half
45' 15' 30'
3'
 
2nd Half
90' 60' 75'
6'
Winner (1x2)1.41
Arsenal to Win
Probability 79%
Total Goals1.58
Over 2.5
Probability 69%
Both Teams to Score1.98
No (NG)
Probability 60%
Arsenal Total1.49
Home Over 1.5
Probability 66%
Brighton Total1.23
Away Under 1.5
Probability 81%
Double Chance1.10
Arsenal/Draw
Probability 95%
Asian Handicap1.39
Arsenal -0.5
Probability 82%

Arsenal vs. Brighton Match Preview

A Crucial Clash at the Top of the Table

This matchup sees Arsenal, currently sitting at the top of the Premier League with 39 points, face off against Brighton, who are in 9th place with 24 points. As the Gunners look to maintain their title challenge, the Seagulls will be eager to climb higher in the standings and prove their competitive worth.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with contrasting form, which could heavily influence the outcome.

  • Arsenal: The Gunners have been solid at home, boasting a perfect record with five consecutive victories. Their ability to score an average of 2.2 goals per match while conceding just 0.4 highlights their dominance at the Emirates, making it a fortress for opponents.
  • Brighton: The Seagulls are struggling to find consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Their away form has been particularly underwhelming, with just one win from five attempts, leading to an average of 1 goal scored and 1.4 conceded per match.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Arsenal has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of the last ten encounters. The last five results have shown a trend of tightly contested matches, with two draws and a couple of wins for both teams, including a notable 0-3 victory for Brighton last season. The average goals per head-to-head clash stands at 2.4, suggesting that while Arsenal often prevails, Brighton can pose a significant threat.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

Arsenal's attacking prowess is led by their dynamic midfield and forward line, which will look to exploit Brighton's vulnerabilities, especially with key defender Jan Paul van Hecke potentially missing due to illness. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are crucial for Arsenal, with Rice's ability to control the midfield and Saka's pace and skill on the wing likely to cause problems for the Brighton defense. Brighton will need to tighten their backline to avoid being overrun, relying on goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to make key saves and keep the scoreline manageable.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Home Win
Predicted Score: 2:0
Reasoning: Arsenal's strong home form, coupled with Brighton's struggles away from home, heavily favors the Gunners. Their expected goals (xG) of 1.8 compared to Brighton's 1.48 also indicates a significant attacking advantage.

Betting Tips

Given the statistical predictions, there are some clear value bets to consider.

  • Safe Bet (High Confidence): Match Winner - Home @ 1.44 (Probability: 78.6%)
  • Value Bet: Double Chance - 1X @ 1.11 (Probability: 94.5%)

Bet responsibly.

Arsenal
Brighton
M. Ødegaard
Goal 1:0 14'
M. Ødegaard
Assistant: B. Saka
45' +1' Yellow Card
B. Verbruggen
Tripping
B. Verbruggen
46' Substitute
In:Y. Minteh
Out:B. Gruda
Y. Minteh
46' Substitute
In:M. Wieffer
Out:M. De Cuyper
M. Wieffer
50' Yellow Card
L. Dunk
Tripping
L. Dunk
G. Rutter
Goal (own) 2:0 52'
G. Rutter
Assistant: D. Rice
56' Yellow Card
D. Coppola
Tripping
D. Coppola
64' 2:1 Goal
D. Gómez
D. Gómez
M. Lewis-Skelly
Yellow Card 69'
M. Lewis-Skelly
Delay of game
Gabriel Magalhães
Substitute 71'
In:Gabriel Magalhães
Out:M. Lewis-Skelly
G. de Jesus
Substitute 71'
In:G. de Jesus
Out:V. Gyökeres
74' Substitute
In:D. Welbeck
Out:J. Hinshelwood
D. Welbeck
Gabriel Martinelli
Substitute 82'
In:Gabriel Martinelli
Out:L. Trossard
87' Substitute
In:C. Kostoulas
Out:D. Gómez
C. Kostoulas
87' Substitute
In:T. Watson
Out:D. Coppola
T. Watson
P. Hincapié
Yellow Card 90'
P. Hincapié
Delay of game

Arsenal vs. Brighton Match Preview

A Crucial Clash at the Top of the Table

This matchup sees Arsenal, currently sitting at the top of the Premier League with 39 points, face off against Brighton, who are in 9th place with 24 points. As the Gunners look to maintain their title challenge, the Seagulls will be eager to climb higher in the standings and prove their competitive worth.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with contrasting form, which could heavily influence the outcome.

  • Arsenal: The Gunners have been solid at home, boasting a perfect record with five consecutive victories. Their ability to score an average of 2.2 goals per match while conceding just 0.4 highlights their dominance at the Emirates, making it a fortress for opponents.
  • Brighton: The Seagulls are struggling to find consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Their away form has been particularly underwhelming, with just one win from five attempts, leading to an average of 1 goal scored and 1.4 conceded per match.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Arsenal has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of the last ten encounters. The last five results have shown a trend of tightly contested matches, with two draws and a couple of wins for both teams, including a notable 0-3 victory for Brighton last season. The average goals per head-to-head clash stands at 2.4, suggesting that while Arsenal often prevails, Brighton can pose a significant threat.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

Arsenal's attacking prowess is led by their dynamic midfield and forward line, which will look to exploit Brighton's vulnerabilities, especially with key defender Jan Paul van Hecke potentially missing due to illness. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are crucial for Arsenal, with Rice's ability to control the midfield and Saka's pace and skill on the wing likely to cause problems for the Brighton defense. Brighton will need to tighten their backline to avoid being overrun, relying on goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to make key saves and keep the scoreline manageable.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Home Win
Predicted Score: 2:0
Reasoning: Arsenal's strong home form, coupled with Brighton's struggles away from home, heavily favors the Gunners. Their expected goals (xG) of 1.8 compared to Brighton's 1.48 also indicates a significant attacking advantage.

Betting Tips

Given the statistical predictions, there are some clear value bets to consider.

  • Safe Bet (High Confidence): Match Winner - Home @ 1.44 (Probability: 78.6%)
  • Value Bet: Double Chance - 1X @ 1.11 (Probability: 94.5%)

Bet responsibly.

Arsenal vs Brighton Formation Lineups for Sat 27 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 Premier League

Formation
6.8
Arsenal
4-3-3
6.6
Brighton
3-4-2-1
David Raya
7.3
Raya 1
M. Lewis-Skelly
6.3
71'
Lewis-Skelly 49
P. Hincapié
6.3
Hincapié 5
W. Saliba
6.6
Saliba 2
D. Rice
6.9
Rice 41
Mikel Merino
6.7
Merino 23
Martín Zubimendi
6.6
Zubimendi 36
M. Ødegaard
8.3
Ødegaard 8
L. Trossard
7.5
82'
Trossard 19
V. Gyökeres
6.2
71'
Gyökeres 14
B. Saka
7.7
Saka 7
B. Verbruggen
6.9
Verbruggen 1
L. Dunk
6.6
Dunk 5
J. van Hecke
7.3
Hecke 6
D. Coppola
5.9
87'
Coppola 42
M. De Cuyper
6.5
46'
Cuyper 29
J. Hinshelwood
6.2
74'
Hinshelwood 13
Y. Ayari
6.9
Ayari 26
F. Kadıoğlu
6.9
Kadıoğlu 24
D. Gómez
7.3
87'
Gómez 25
B. Gruda
6
46'
Gruda 8
G. Rutter
5.3
Rutter 10
field field
Substitutes
Magalhães
6.3
71'
Magalhães 6
Jesus
6.2
71'
Jesus 9
Martinelli
6.5
82'
Martinelli 11
Minteh
7.2
46'
Minteh 11
Wieffer
6.7
46'
Wieffer 27
Welbeck
6.7
74'
Welbeck 18
Kostoulas
87'
Kostoulas 19
Watson
87'
Watson 14
LineUps
Arsenal
7.3
41
m
6.9
2
d
6.6
90'
6.3
69'71'
6.3
14'
8.3
6.7
7
f
7.7
71'
6.2
82'
7.5
Substitutes
71'
6.3
71'
6.2
13
g
89
d
20
f
22
m
10
m
82'
6.5
Coach
Brighton
45'
6.9
42
d
56'87'
5.9
7.3
5
d
50'
6.6
6.9
26
m
6.9
74'
6.2
46'
6.5
8
m
46'
6
25
m
64'87'
7.3
10
f
52'
5.3
Substitutes
11
m
46'
7.2
27
d
46'
6.7
23
g
34
d
14
f
87'
87'
20
m
18
f
74'
6.7
Coach
Missing Players
Arsenal
10
m
- Injured - Ankle Injury
- Injured - Thigh Injury
29
f
- Injured - Knee Injury
- Injured - Ankle Injury
4
d
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Shoulder Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Knock
Brighton
- Injured - Jumpers knee
17
m
- Injured - International duty
7
m
- Injured - Knee Injury
9
f
- Injured - Knee Injury
17
m
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
18
f
- Injured - (questionable) Back Injury
27
d
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Illness

Arsenal vs Brighton Head-to-head statistics for Sat 27 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 Premier League

Arsenal
Brighton
Off Target 8 Blocked 9
On Target 6
On Target 3
Off Target 5 Blocked 2
2 Goals 1
53 Ball Possession 47
23 Shots 8
6 Shots on Goal 3
8 Shots off Goal 3
9 Blocked Shots 2
20 Shots insidebox 7
3 Shots outsidebox 1
437 Total passes 386
85 Passes accurate % 82
2 Goalkeeper Saves 5
6 Fouls 13
2 Yellow Cards 3
1 Offsides 1
6 Corners 2
2.65 Expected Goals 0.80

Stats for Arsenal vs Brighton Saturday, Dec 27th, 2025 at 9:00 Football

Arsenal
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Best Players of the Match
1
M. Ødegaard
8.3
Midfielder
2
B. Saka
Forward
7.7
3
J. van Hecke
7.3
4
D. Gómez
Midfielder
7.3