Brighton vs Arsenal

Brighton
d l l w w
0 - 1
0.71
xG
0.44
Full Time
Arsenal
w d d w w
B. Saka
9'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Double chance : draw or Arsenal

Brighton's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Arsenal have also had an inconsistent run, with a win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, the games have often been close, with several draws. However, their most recent match in December was a high-scoring affair, and historically, these fixtures have seen plenty of goals.

Last Updated: 02 Mar 2026 10:46 AM
starting lineups
5.7
1
B. Verbruggen
6.3
24
F. Kadioglu
7
21
O. Boscagli
7.3
6
J. P. van Hecke
7.3
27
M. Wieffer
7.7
30
P. Gross
6.3
17
C. Baleba
6.6
22
Kaoru Mitoma
6
13
J. Hinshelwood
6.2
25
D. Gomez
7
10
G. Rutter
7.6
1
David Raya
6.6
5
P. Hincapie
8
6
Gabriel
7
3
C. Mosquera
7.3
12
J. Timber
7.6
41
D. Rice
6.9
36
M. Zubimendi
6.3
11
G. Martinelli
6.9
10
Eberechi Eze
7
7
B. Saka
5.9
14
V. Gyökeres
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Brighton
Y. Minteh
46' Out: Kaoru Mitoma
46
D. Welbeck
69' Out: J. Hinshelwood
69
J. Veltman
77' Out: M. Wieffer
77
Y. Ayari
78' Out: C. Baleba
78
H. Howell
78' Out: D. Gomez
78
Substitutes for Arsenal
K. Havertz
59' Out: V. Gyökeres
59
L. Trossard
60' Out: G. Martinelli
60
R. Calafiori
64' Out: C. Mosquera
64
C. Norgaard
80' Out: M. Zubimendi
80
statistics
60 Ball Possession 40
0 Goals 1
0.71 Expected Goals 0.44
match facts

REFEREE

C. Kavanagh

STADIUM

American Express Stadium

LOCATION

Falmer, East Sussex

  • Brighton host Arsenal in the Premier League at the American Express Stadium.
  • In the reverse fixture this season (Dec 2025), Arsenal won 2-1.
  • Three of the last five head-to-head meetings have ended in draws.
  • Arsenal have won four of the last five encounters between these sides.
  • Brighton's recent form is mixed, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five.
  • Arsenal's recent form is also inconsistent, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five.
  • Both teams are coming off a 2-1 defeat in their most recent league match.
  • Arsenal averages more goals per game (1.89) than Brighton (1.37) this season.
  • Both teams average high possession, with Arsenal (56.1%) slightly edging Brighton (55.4%).
  • Historical data strongly favors Arsenal, with an 85% head-to-head rating compared to Brighton's 15%.
  • The overall prediction model gives Arsenal a 71.5% chance compared to Brighton's 28.5%.
  • The match prediction suggests a close contest, with a 45% chance for an Arsenal win and a 45% chance for a draw.
Last Updated: 02 Mar 2026 10:46 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
51 Corners 74
144 Fouls 122
21 Offsides 16
136 Shots 179
36 Shots on Goal 57
28 Yellow Cards 21
0 Red Cards 1
10 Goals 18
18 Goals Conceded 10
2 Clean Sheets 6
premier league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#1
33
21
7
5
37
70
#9
33
12
11
10
6
47