Chelsea vs Brighton predictions: Seagulls should have their say

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Fabian Hurzeler will be hoping his Brighton side can continue their strong start to the campaign.

- Chelsea are unbeaten in four in all competitions
- Brighton are unbeaten in all competitions this season
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Brighton will hope to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in the Premier League.

Fabian Hurzeler's men have been one of the early success stories this season, and they are already seventh in the table as they look to return to Europe.

After losing their opening game of the new season 2-0 to Manchester City, Chelsea are unbeaten in four, with three of those matches ending in victory.

Team News

Chelsea right-back Reece James is still on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Romeo Lavia is a doubt due to a thigh problem.

Brighton striker Joao Pedro is set to miss out after picking up a knock against Nottingham Forest during a 2-2 draw. Matt O'Riley, Solly March and James Milner are all still in the treatment room with injuries.

The stats

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are unbeaten across their last three matches

Chelsea have won three matches in a row in all competitions, scoring nine goals in the process. The Blues are unbeaten in three at home, but they face a Brighton side that are tough to beat.

Brighton's seven-match unbeaten run has propelled them up the table, but they have drawn three of their last four in the Premier League.

Chelsea won all three meetings between the two clubs last season, scoring six goals in the process.

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Prediction

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have improved in recent weeks and the former Leicester boss looks to be stamping his authority on the Blues' dressing room.

While Chelsea's results have improved, their last three wins have come against Bournemouth, West Ham and Barrow, with the latter coming in the Carabao Cup.

Brighton will provide a much sterner test than all of those sides, with Hurzeler getting the best out of his team already.

The Seagulls have only won one in four, but three draws, including a 1-1 tie against Arsenal, suggest Brighton are tough to beat and can mix it with the best teams in the league.

Brighton's young and ambitious squad will want to stamp their authority from the outset and they should be able to make life uncomfortable for their hosts before securing a share of the points.

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