Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion 4/15/23 – Chelsea host Brighton for an English Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge this coming Saturday. Chelsea came into this match following a defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers under Julen Lopetegui’s management, with whom they lost by one goal in their previous league game. Brighton suffered a defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the league matchup. However, Brighton are the best EPL pick today to beat Chelsea in an exciting game.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM ET
Location: Stamford Bridge London, England
TV: fuboTV
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion 4/15/23 Betting Odds
Chelsea
Moneyline: +116
Spread: -0.25 (-116)
Total: 2.5 over (-122)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Moneyline: +231
Spread: +0.25 (-105)
Total: 2.5 under (-101)
Draw: +245
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Analysis
The Chelsea rank ninth in goals expected with 39.0, and their expected goals are coming in at 36.2.; opponents have registered 118 shots on target against them and they have surrendered 31 goals at 1.03 goals per 90, leaving their goal differential standing at -2 with 29 goals completed and 31 conceded; they have kept 10 clean sheets throughout the season and their rate stands at 33.3 on this year’s scoring scale. Chelsea have amassed 89 saves this campaign and boast a save% of 73.7. The team have also seen 67 yellow card warnings and 3 red cards this season; on average they’ve amassed 1.30 points/match this season and sit 14th with 20 assists overall in EPL play. Kepa Arrizabalaga will defend Chelsea’s net for 19,026 minutes and amassed 571 saves in pro soccer career so far – his GA/90 of 1.15 gives a save percentage of 0.707. Over that span 212 starting assignments saw 808 shots taken against him; Arrizabalaga recorded 70 clean sheets, giving him 33.0% clean sheet percentage. Kai Havertz offers Chelsea an opportunity to score. With 28 assists and 19 yellow card cautions in his professional soccer career.
Brighton & Hove Albion are currently averaging 1.6 points per match while recording 32 assists and boast a clean sheet percentage of 32.1 for this year, in addition to 36 yellow card warnings and 4th in goals conceded with 36, with their difference in goals standing at 16. Brighton & Hove Albion have amassed 46 points through this season and boast a save rate of 66.3. Their goals against per 90 minutes average is 1.29 with 58 saves tallied as well as 9 shutouts recorded thus far. Furthermore, Brighton have scored 52 goals with their expected goal count currently standing at 51.0. Robert Sanchez will likely be responsible for goaltending Brighton. Sanchez holds 33 shutouts while facing 431 shots tried against him over 10,079 career minutes he has played, boasting a save percentage of 0.691 and shutout rate of 29.5%; conceding 1.27 goals per 90 while having earned an overall 37-35-40 mark; over his career he has given up 142 goals while recording 298 saves in 112 starts. Danny Welbeck leads Brighton onto the pitch as their leader, often altering the direction of a game with his impactful performances – currently averaging 0.32 goals per 90 minutes while starting 184 times so far in his career.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Against the Spread
Chelsea are 3-1 in their last 5 games. Chelsea are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Chelsea are 4-10 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Chelsea’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Chelsea’ 14 last games at home.
Brighton & Hove Albion are 1-3 in their last 5 games. Brighton & Hove Albion are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. Brighton & Hove Albion are 7-7 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Brighton & Hove Albion’ last 4 games. The totals have gone OVER in 7 ofBrighton & Hove Albion’ 13 last games at home.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion Free Pick
Chelsea may have successfully acquired parts from Brighton & Hove Albion, yet have failed to duplicate their success. While Brighton currently sit seventh in the Premier League table, Chelsea currently lie 11th, seven points adrift. Brighton & Hove Albion are eager to win as per the latest EPL betting trends.
Free Pick: Brighton & Hove Albion +0.25 (-105)
