West Ham - Brighton

Regular Season - 20
Kickoff: 2024-01-02 18:30

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West Ham - Brighton Predictions

Prediction: West Ham or draw
Best odds: 1.51

As the Premier League heats up, the upcoming clash between West Ham and Brighton at the London Stadium promises to be a riveting encounter. With both teams locked on 27 points in the middle of the table, this Tuesday night fixture could tilt the balance in favor of the victor. The predictions are shrouded in uncertainty, with neither side tipped as the clear favorite. However, the key players on the pitch are expected to make a significant impact, and their performances could very well dictate the outcome of this evenly poised match.

Key Players - West Ham

For the Hammers, their defense will rely heavily on the likes of Kurt Happy Zouma, whose rating of 6.79 reflects his solid presence at the back. With a total of 515 passes and a key goal to his name, Zouma's contribution could be crucial in containing Brighton's attack. Alongside him, Nayef Aguerd stands out with a rating of 6.85. Aguerd has been instrumental with 803 passes this season, showcasing his ability to initiate plays from the back.

Upfront, West Ham will look to Michail Gregory Antonio to lead the charge. With a rating of 6.88, 2 assists, and 2 goals, Antonio's prowess and ability to find the back of the net will be vital for West Ham as they seek to climb the table.

Key Players - Brighton

Brighton's frontline features Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck, rated at 6.70. Despite scoring just once this season, his experience and attacking threat cannot be underestimated. In the midfield, Facundo Valentín Buonanotte, with a rating of 6.75, has shown his worth with a goal and an assist, alongside a commendable 103 passes.

The Seagulls also boast the talented Anssumane Fati Vieira, whose rating of 6.79 and 2 goals this season underline his potential to turn a game on its head. His 7 shots on target from 8 attempts illustrate his efficiency and sharpness in front of goal.

Recent Form

Looking at recent performances, West Ham's form reads 'WLWDW', reflecting a team that has found ways to grind out results despite the occasional slip. On the other side, Brighton's form 'DLDWL' suggests a side that has struggled for consistency but has the resilience to bounce back from setbacks.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides offers an intriguing narrative. In their last encounter on August 26, 2023, West Ham emerged victorious with a 3-1 win at Brighton's home ground. However, Brighton had previously hammered the Hammers 4-0 at the same venue earlier that year on March 4. Going back to August 21, 2022, Brighton secured a comfortable 2-0 win away at West Ham, indicating their ability to cause problems on the road.

Prediction

With both teams sharing identical points and a similar goal difference, predicting the outcome of this match is a challenge. However, considering the home advantage and the recent form of key players like Zouma and Antonio for West Ham, as well as the attacking threat posed by Welbeck and Fati Vieira for Brighton, a high-scoring draw could be on the cards.

The defensive solidity of West Ham's backline might just offset Brighton's attacking flair, resulting in a tightly contested match. Both teams have shown they can find the net, and with the attacking talent on display, fans could witness a thrilling exchange of goals.

In conclusion, this Premier League encounter is expected to end in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the spoils in a match that could feature goals from both sides. The final scoreline might just read West Ham 2-2 Brighton, with both sets of fans leaving the London Stadium with mixed emotions.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

60%
40%

Attacking Potential

53%
47%

Defensive Potential

54%
46%

Poisson Distribution

61%
39%

Stregth H2H

29%
71%

Goals H2H

31%
69%

Wins the game

48%
52%

West Ham - Brighton Head to Head

Premier League standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal players, news and schedule Arsenal 31 22 5 4 75 24 51 71
2 Liverpool players, news and schedule Liverpool 31 21 8 2 72 30 42 71
3 Manchester City players, news and schedule Manchester City 31 21 7 3 71 31 40 70
4 Aston Villa players, news and schedule Aston Villa 32 18 6 8 66 49 17 60
5 Tottenham players, news and schedule Tottenham 30 17 6 7 62 44 18 57
6 Manchester United players, news and schedule Manchester United 31 15 4 12 45 46 -1 49
7 West Ham players, news and schedule West Ham 32 13 9 10 52 56 -4 48
8 Newcastle players, news and schedule Newcastle 31 14 5 12 65 52 13 47
9 Chelsea players, news and schedule Chelsea 29 12 7 10 53 50 3 43
10 Brighton players, news and schedule Brighton 31 11 10 10 51 49 2 43
11 Wolves players, news and schedule Wolves 31 12 6 13 44 49 -5 42
12 Bournemouth players, news and schedule Bournemouth 31 11 8 12 45 55 -10 41
13 Fulham players, news and schedule Fulham 32 11 6 15 47 51 -4 39
14 Crystal Palace players, news and schedule Crystal Palace 31 7 9 15 36 54 -18 30
15 Everton players, news and schedule Everton 31 9 8 14 32 42 -10 29
16 Brentford players, news and schedule Brentford 32 7 8 17 45 58 -13 29
17 Nottingham Forest players, news and schedule Nottingham Forest 31 7 8 16 39 53 -14 25
18 Luton players, news and schedule Luton 32 6 7 19 45 65 -20 25
19 Burnley players, news and schedule Burnley 32 4 7 21 32 67 -35 19
20 Sheffield Utd players, news and schedule Sheffield Utd 30 3 6 21 28 80 -52 15