Brighton & Hove Albion are looking to extend their impressive five-game winning streak when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. The Seagulls have bounced back strongly from their 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, securing a series of victories, including FA Cup wins over Chelsea and Newcastle United, which have propelled them into the quarter-finals of the competition.
While three of these victories have come at home, Brighton have surprisingly struggled at the Amex Stadium this season, accruing more points on the road. Fulham, meanwhile, are riding high after their FA Cup triumph over Manchester United, securing a place in the quarter-finals via a penalty shootout at Old Trafford. Like Brighton, the Cottagers have performed better away from home in the Premier League and could leapfrog Brighton in the standings with a win on the south coast.
Brighton vs Fulham: Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
(Table not included in rewrite)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Brighton:
- Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (02/03/25)
- Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth (25/02/25)
- Southampton 0-4 Brighton (22/02/25)
- Brighton 3-0 Chelsea (14/02/25)
- Brighton 2-1 Chelsea (08/02/25)
Fulham:
- Man Utd 1-1 (3-4p) Fulham (02/03/25)
- Wolves 1-2 Fulham (25/02/25)
- Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace (22/02/25)
- Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (15/02/25)
- Wigan 1-2 Fulham (08/02/25)
Team News
Brighton:
- Kaoru Mitoma is fit after an injury scare, with manager Fabian Hurzeler confirming he suffered only cramp.
- Tariq Lamptey is suspended following his red card in the FA Cup, adding to Brighton’s defensive woes.
- Jason Steele, Lewis Dunk, Igor, and Ferdi Kadioglu are all ruled out, while Joel Veltman remains a doubt.
- James Milner is still recovering from a long-term hamstring injury.
Predicted Brighton Lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Gomez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro.
Fulham:
- Sasa Lukic is suspended after accumulating ten yellow cards this season.
- Adama Traore is doubtful after twisting his ankle, with Willian likely to replace him if he’s unfit.
- Harry Wilson, Kenny Tete, and Reiss Nelson remain sidelined.
Predicted Fulham Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Pereira, Berge; Willian, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz.
Match Preview
Brighton’s recent form has been impressive, with their attack shining in recent matches. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could prove costly against a Fulham side that has been strong on the road this season.
Fulham, buoyed by their FA Cup win over Manchester United, are a dangerous side and rarely fail to score. However, they’ve struggled to keep clean sheets, with none in their last seven matches.
Given both teams’ attacking prowess and defensive frailties, this encounter promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Fulham
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