Brighton vs West Ham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Brighton vs West Ham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Brighton vs West Ham
• Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
• Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
• Venue: Amex Stadium

Brighton will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss against Aston Villa, where they showed resilience despite the defeat. With a strong home record, including wins against Brentford and Leeds, they'll be confident in their ability to control the game. The predicted lineup suggests a balanced approach, with Carlos Baleba and Diego Gómez providing stability in midfield, allowing the likes of Yankuba Minteh and Brajan Gruda to push forward.

West Ham, on the other hand, have had mixed results recently, with a draw at United, a loss to Liverpool, and a draw against Bournemouth. Their away form has been less convincing than on home soil, but they have shown they can score goals, as seen in their wins against Burnley and Newcastle. With key players like Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson in the lineup, they'll be looking to exploit any defensive weaknesses Brighton might have. However, their recent away loss to Leeds might play on their minds.

Brighton's recent form has been largely positive, with three wins and a draw in their last five matches. The only blemish was a narrow loss to Aston Villa at home, where they showed they can compete with top teams. This run of form should give them confidence going into the match against West Ham, especially considering their strong performances at home.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 3-4 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds (H)

West Ham have had an inconsistent run of form, with one loss, two draws, and two wins in their last five games. Their home form has been better, with wins against Burnley and Newcastle, but their away performances have been less convincing. However, they have drawn their last two games on the road. Their recent results might affect their approach and confidence against Brighton.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle (H)

The head-to-head record between Brighton and West Ham shows a competitive rivalry, with the Seagulls recording wins in two of the last five encounters and West Ham securing one win and two draws. The most recent match saw Brighton triumph 3-2 at home, while West Ham managed a 1-1 draw in their last home game against Brighton. This suggests that both teams can expect a closely contested match, with Brighton having a slight edge on home soil.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brighton 3-2 West Ham (26 Apr 2025)

• West Ham 1-1 Brighton (21 Dec 2024)

• West Ham 0-0 Brighton (02 Jan 2024)

• Brighton 1-3 West Ham (26 Aug 2023)

• Brighton 4-0 West Ham (04 Mar 2023)

• Adam Webster (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Tom Watson (Discomfort) - Doubt

• James Milner (Muscle) - Out

• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

• Georginio Rutter (Head) - Doubt

• Stefanos Tzimas (Knee) - Doubt

• Yasin Ayari (Knock) - Doubt

• Oliver Scarles (Shoulder) - Out

• Lucas Paquetá (Suspended) - Out

• Crysencio Summerville ( Knock) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer (DF), Van Hecke (DF), Dunk (DF), Kadıoğlu (DF), Baleba (MF), Gómez (MF), Minteh (MF), Gruda (MF), De Cuyper (MF), Welbeck (AT)

Brighton's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation will likely see Carlos Baleba and Diego Gómez anchoring the midfield, providing a solid base for the team. The attacking quartet of Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, Maxim De Cuyper, and Danny Welbeck will be tasked with breaking down West Ham's defence and creating scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka (DF), Mavropanos (DF), Todibo (DF), Diouf (DF), Magassa (MF), Potts (MF), Soucek (MF), Bowen (MF), Fernandes (MF), Wilson (AT)

West Ham's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation will rely on the midfield duo of Soungoutou Magassa and Flynn Potts to control the game's tempo. Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson will be crucial in leading the attack and exploiting any gaps in Brighton's defence.

• Welbeck vs Mavropanos: Danny Welbeck will look to use his pace and skill to outmanoeuvre Konstantinos Mavropanos.

• Gruda vs Potts: Brajan Gruda's creativity will be tested against Freddie Potts' defensive discipline.

• Baleba (Brighton): Carlos Baleba's role in midfield will be vital for Brighton's control and stability.

• Magassa (West Ham): Soungoutou Magassa's performance in midfield will be key for West Ham's chances of dictating the game.

Brighton vs West Ham at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 07 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Brighton 2-1 West Ham.

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