Chelsea has a chance to enter the top 4 once again after West Ham’s loss over the weekend to Newcastle, when they face Brighton at the Bridge in the Premier League.
Brighton are one place off the relegation zone and a loss today could well keep them on close tabs with the ones under them.
Match Details:
Teams: Chelsea vs Brighton
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Wednesday, 21st April, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Preview:
Chelsea is in pole position to get into the top 4 as they face 16th placed Brighton at home tonight.
The announcement of the European Super League could well take more importance but for now its domestic duties which are of primary concern.
Pulisic at the double as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park; reach the 4th spot
Tuchel will look to continue his stride up the Premier League table with a win tonight.
Brighton’s draw against Everton did not help their cause and are in desperate need of points. A win could just change their fortunes for the rest of the campaign.
Form Guide (last 5 league matches)
Chelsea: WWDLW
Brighton: LWWLD
Last Matches of both teams:
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City (FA Cup semis)
Brighton 0-0 Everton
Where to watch the live telecast and streaming of Chelsea vs Brighton?
The match will be broadcast in India on Star Sports Select 2/HD and the live stream will be available on the Disney Hotstar App.
Team News
Christensen and Silva are doubtful for the hosts while Kovacic is ruled out due to hamstring injury,
Brighton have March and Lamptey ruled out for tonight while Andone and Tau are doubtful due to a ligament injury and Covid-19 respectively.
Chelsea possible 11:
Mendy, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Rüdiger, Hudson-Odoi, Gilmour, Jorginho, Alonso, Ziyech, Pulisic and Werner.
Brighton possible 11:
Sánchez, Webster, Dunk, White, Moder, Bissouma, Lallana, Veltman, Trossard, Welbeck and Maupay.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Brighton
Chelsea is expected to dominate this contest and win comfortably due to Brighton’s current struggles and their poor performances against the top 6 sides.
A win takes them into the top 4 and that is just what Tuchel will want by the end of the night.
Players to watch out for: Werner, Pulisic, Welbeck, Trossard, Ziyech.
