Home side Arsenal meet Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on 2025-12-27 (kick-off 15:00 GMT), contesting week 18 of the 2025-2026 Premier League.
In the last 3 meetings, Mikel Arteta has beaten 1 time F. Hürzeler, with 2 draws and no victories for F. Hürzeler.
Arsenal currently rank 1st (with 39 pts), versus Brighton & Hove Albion at 9th on 24 pts.
Arsenal are missing 7 players: M. Dowman (Ankle Injury), Gabriel (Thigh Injury), K. Havertz (Knee Injury), C. Mosquera (Ankle Injury), B. White (Hamstring Injury), P. Hincapie (Shoulder Injury), G. Martinelli (Knock) but Brighton & Hove Albion are missing 6 players: C. Baleba (International duty), S. March (Knee Injury), S. Tzimas (Knee Injury), A. Webster (Knee Injury), D. Welbeck (Back Injury), M. Wieffer (Head Injury).
We're predicting Arsenal to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-3-3, and Brighton & Hove Albion are expected to line up in 4-2-3-1.
The previous match saw Gabriel Martinelli lead Arsenal with a 7.7 TheyScored rating, and G. Rutter top-rating for Brighton & Hove Albion at 7.2.
No winners or losers: Arsenal drew 1-1 vs. Crystal Palace, as did Brighton & Hove Albion with Sunderland: 0-0.
Form edge goes to Arsenal (3-1-1) against a faltering Brighton & Hove Albion (1-2-2) from their past 5 matches.
Dominance for Arsenal: across 20 clashes, they've won 9 games and only lost 6 games to Brighton & Hove Albion, with 5 stalemates.
We're forecasting a stalemate, 2-2, as Arsenal's 2.50 goals/game at home balance out Brighton & Hove Albion's 1.78 away scoring.
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