Chelsea vs Brighton Predictions

• Chelsea have failed to score in each of their last three games
• Brighton have won three of their last four matches
• The Blues are dealing with a huge injury list and have little room to make changes

Hard to back hosts

After the transfer saga surrounding Moises Caicedo dominated the summer, it’s quite fitting that Brighton arrive at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea at their lowest ebb yet. The Blues may have burned through £1billion of the money their new owners were required to set aside for transfers, but they’re a shadow of the side that won the Champions League 27 months ago.

The Blues have failed to score in successive games against Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Aston Villa. They head into this clash 14th, having only beaten Luton and AFC Wimbledon since early May. Despite that, they head into this cup tie as favourites.

Brighton beat Chelsea 4-1 and 2-1 last term and the Seagulls look far too strong for this depleted Blues outfit.

Brighton to land hammer blow to Blues

Brighton have won three of their last four games, which includes a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford. The Seagulls outclassed the Red Devils in that game and they look leagues ahead of the Blues going into this clash.

Adding to Mauricio Pochettino’s woes is that the hosts have a huge injury list, which has left them with a wafer-thin squad. Brighton seem to have more depth than the Blues, in addition to being a more organised and competent team.

The visitors are playing some of the best football in the Premier League and they should slice through this Chelsea side. With the BLues offering next to nothing going forward, the visitors are huge value to take all three points.