Chelsea vs. Brighton prediction, odds, line: Soccer expert reveals English Premier League picks for Jan. 18
Chelsea attempts to bounce back from a disheartening loss when it visits Brighton on Tuesday. The Blues saw their hopes of catching Manchester City for first place in the English Premier League take a major hit when they dropped a 1-0 decision on the road against Pep Guardiola’s side on Saturday. Chelsea finds itself third in the EPL standings with 43 points, two behind Liverpool for second place and 13 in back of league-leading Manchester City.
Kickoff from Amex Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Chelsea as the -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Brighton vs. Chelsea odds, with Brighton & Hove Albion the +380 underdog. A draw is listed at +260 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you lock in your Chelsea vs. Brighton picks or make any English Premier League predictions, you need to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down Chelsea vs. Brighton from every angle and locked in his coveted picks and EPL predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see Green’s Premier League picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Brighton vs. Chelsea:
- Chelsea vs. Brighton spread: Chelsea -0.5 (-135)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton over-under: 2.5 goals
- Chelsea vs. Brighton money line: Chelsea -130, Brighton +380, Draw +260
- CHE: The Blues have won just one of their last six Premier League matches (four draws, one loss)
- BHA: The Seagulls have lost only one of their last nine games across all competitions (three wins, five draws)
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Why you should back Chelsea
The Blues are one of the top defensive teams in the Premier League as they have allowed only 17 goals in their 22 matches. Only Manchester City (13) and Wolverhampton (15) have yielded fewer goals than Chelsea, which has permitted a total of two over its last four games across all competitions. Thomas Tuchel’s squad has not given up more than two goals since a 3-3 draw against Zenit St. Petersburg in a Champions League match on Dec. 8, allowing just nine over its last 11 outings.
Mason Mount leads Chelsea with seven goals during Premier League play, while Jorginho is right behind him with six. The midfielder has scored twice in two of his last five league matches, including a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Dec. 26. Striker Romelu Lukaku, who is third on the team with five goals, provided the scoring for Chelsea in its 1-1 draw against Brighton at home on Dec. 29.
Why you should back Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls are ninth in the standings but have gone four league matches without a loss, winning two and drawing twice. In fact, Brighton has lost just once in its last eight league games (two wins, five draws) and also posted a 2-1 victory over West Ham in the third round of the FA Cup on Jan. 8. The Seagulls have allowed fewer than three goals in 13 straight matches across all competitions since suffering a 4-1 loss against Manchester City on Oct. 23, with opponents scoring more than one just once in their last nine games.
Neal Maupay leads Brighton in scoring during Premier League action with seven goals. The forward tallied in three consecutive league matches from Dec. 1-26 and also converted in the Seagulls’ FA Cup triumph over West Ham. Danny Welbeck has recorded two goals in seven league matches, with one coming in last month’s draw against the Blues.
How to make Brighton vs. Chelsea picks
Green has taken a close look at Brighton vs. Chelsea from all sides, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also provides his confident best bet and has a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Chelsea vs. Brighton? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Brighton vs. Chelsea, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
