Football Prediction | Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United | English Premier League | April 26 – Will Brighton Finally Break the Draw Curse?

Premier League action resumes Saturday, April 26th, as Brighton & Hove Albion entertain West Ham United at the American Express Stadium. Brighton, under Roberto De Zerbi, will be looking to fully utilise their home advantage to finish strongly within the top half of the Premier League. Letting that advantage slip will be David Moyes and West Ham United, as they search for a crucial away win that will propel them up the league!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Form Guide

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton is still bold under Roberto De Zerbi with regard to how they play – a possession-heavy philosophy that is assertive and aggressive. They have had success creating chances off of individual skill and constructing clear chances through the middle of the pitch – notably, through players like Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro. However, while they have a good attack, Brighton struggle defending counter-attacks and when trying to protect a lead, which puts them at risk in many high-pressure moments.

West Ham United

David Moyes’ West Ham has had a mixed campaign, with their strengths lying in aerial duels and defending a lead. However, they’ve struggled defensively, particularly against counter-attacks, long shots, and set-pieces. Offensively, Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus have been their most effective players, although the team has lacked clinical finishing in front of goal. 

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Key Battles:

Joao Pedro vs Jarrod Bowen

Joao Pedro leads Brighton’s scoring chart with 10 goals, while Jarrod Bowen has netted 9 for West Ham. Their performance in front of goal could dictate the momentum of the game.

Danny Welbeck vs Mohammed Kudus

Welbeck, who has 13 goal contributions (goals + assists), will be a key component of Brighton’s attacking structure. Kudus, who has 5 goal contributions, adds pace and unpredictability that could unsettle Brighton’s back four.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Tactical Outlook

Brighton should dominate the ball and build centrally using through balls and set-plays. De Zerbi’s team will be looking to expose West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities through rapid interplays and overloads in the midfield.

West Ham will likely adopt a more cautious approach, looking to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-pieces. Their right-flank attack, with Bowen and Coufal, will be key in stretching Brighton’s defense. Moyes may opt to keep a compact structure and hit on the break when opportunities arise.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Brighton & Hove Albion have a fairly good track record in head-to-head clashes as they have won 6 out of 17 fixtures and West Ham have only won 3, with the other 8 being drawn. The current odds from bookmakers, as of the time of writing, are: Brighton- 1.65, Draw- 4.00 and West Ham- 5.00, even though injury problems and form may well play into this. 

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Injury News and Suspensions

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion are contending with a lengthy injury list that could significantly impact their squad depth in the coming weeks. Joao Pedro is currently suspended, while key defenders Adam Webster, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joel Veltman, and Tariq Lamptey are all doubtful due to various knocks and muscle issues. Ferdi Kadioglu is expected to return from a toe injury by mid-May, while Georginio Rutter and James Milner aim for a comeback later in the month. Igor is not anticipated to return until early June due to a thigh injury, and Crysencio Summerville remains sidelined with a hamstring issue until early May.

West Ham United

West Ham United’s injury concerns are less extensive but still notable. Crysencio Summerville, like at Brighton, is recovering from a hamstring problem and is targeting a return in early May. Michail Antonio, however, faces a longer spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg, with his return not expected until early June 2025.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United Possible Playing Squad

Brighton & Hove Albion 

Verbruggen (GK), Welbeck, Joao Pedro, Hinshelwood, O’Riley, Minteh, Baleba, Estupiñán, Dunk, van Hecke, Wieffer

West Ham United

Areola (GK), Füllkrug, Paquetá, Kudus, Bowen, Ward-Prowse, Soler, Emerson, Kilman, Todibo, Coufal

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

West Ham United will look to exploit Brighton’s defensive lapses and grab a valuable three points on the road. While Brighton may dominate possession, West Ham’s resilience and counter-attacking potential could prove decisive.

Score Prediction

West Ham United edged past Brighton & Hove Albion with a 2-1 victory in a fiercely contested clash. Goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus sealed the win for the Hammers, while Danny Welbeck found the net for the Seagulls in a spirited performance. 

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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