Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea lock horns for the second time in six days, this time in the Premier League, as they meet at the Amex Stadium on Friday night in a game in which the Blues would want to exact revenge on the Seagulls for their FA Cup elimination.
🔵Brighton Aim for Back-to-Back Wins Over Chelsea | Home Win = 2.97💵
Brighton’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions against the Blues. Fabian Hurzeler’s side will now hope to carry that momentum into this league fixture.
Despite their cup triumph, the Seagulls have struggled in the Premier League, winning just two of their last 12 league outings. With a European qualification spot still within reach some 7 points away, a victory against Chelsea would be a significant morale booster.
🔵Chelsea Plot Revenge with Top-Four Open| Away Win = 2.39💵
Chelsea must quickly put their FA Cup disappointment behind them and refocus on their Champions League ambitions. Enzo Maresca’s side currently sits fourth in the Premier League, just two points ahead of Manchester City and Newcastle.
The Blues’ away form has been a concern, with their last four league matches on the road failing to yield a victory. However, they did manage a 2-1 win in their last Premier League visit to the Amex and will be eager to replicate that result on Friday night.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Brighton remain without Jason Steele, Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, James Milner, and Solly March due to injuries. Pervis Estupinan and Mats Wieffer face late fitness tests, while skipper Lewis Dunk’s availability remains uncertain after suffering a rib injury.
Chelsea continue to deal with injuries, with Fofana, Badiashile, Lavia, Kellyman, and Guiu all sidelined. Mudryk remains unavailable due to a doping ban, while James is expected to return. Nicolas Jackson is also out for six weeks with a hamstring issue.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.78💵
⚽While Brighton has struggled at home in recent league fixtures, they have still managed to beat the likes of Man City, Spurs and Man United while drawing Arsenal and Forest at the Amex this season. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 1.85
⚽Chelsea have won their last two Premier League meetings with Brighton and are aiming for a second consecutive league double over the Seagulls. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.28
⚽Despite their recent poor away form, Chelsea have found the net in seven of their last eight Premier League road trips, while Brighton have conceded in each of their last five league games. | Main Market: (Over/Under) Over 2.5 = 1.56
Both teams will be eager to secure three points for different reasons, making this a crucial encounter in the race for European football and top-four contention.
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Celtic will play their first Champions League knockout match in 12 years when they host Bayern Munich in Glasgow on Wednesday night.
The Scottish champions will look to pull off a historic upset, while the Bavarians aim to avoid an early elimination from Europe's elite competition.
Bayern struggled away from home in the league phase, losing three times, and now faces the prospect of failing to reach the last 16 for the first time in two decades. Meanwhile, Celtic’s home form in Europe has been solid, offering hope for an upset.
🟢Celtic Aim for Historic Knockout Victory | Home Win = 7.11💵
Celtic enter this fixture in high spirits after scoring 11 goals in their last two domestic matches. Brendan Rodgers’ side impressed in the league phase, picking up 10 points at home, including a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.
The Hoops have never beaten Bayern, but their strong record at Celtic Park this season suggests they could make things difficult for the German giants. Rodgers will look to Adam Idah and Kyogo Furuhashi to provide a cutting-edge in attack.
🔴Bayern Look to Avoid Early Exit | Away Win = 1.42💵
Bayern Munich are at risk of making unwanted history, with three away defeats in this Champions League campaign already. Vincent Kompany’s side will be determined to bounce back from a shaky group stage performance.
Despite their struggles, Bayern boast firepower in attack, having netted 20 goals in eight Champions League matches. Harry Kane, who returns to the UK, will lead the line, supported by Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Celtic will be without Daizen Maeda, who is suspended, while Jota continues his recovery but is unlikely to start. Paulo Bernardo and James Forrest remain sidelined, meaning Yang Hyun-jun could feature in the attack.
Bayern are expected to be without Alphonso Davies, while Joao Palhinha and Serge Gnabry are doubts. Kompany could stick with the side that beat Werder Bremen 3-0 at the weekend, with Harry Kane set to spearhead the attack.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 5.65
⚽Celtic are unbeaten at home in Europe this season, securing three (3) wins and a draw. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 3.35
⚽Bayern have never lost 4 away games in a single European campaign, and seeing as they’ve already suffered 3 defeats on the road this season, they can be expected to avoid defeat. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 3.5 = 2.12
⚽Celtic have kept just one clean sheet in their last five (5) European games, while Bayern have conceded in six (6) of their last eight (8). | Main Market: Over & Under (Over 3.5) = 2.04
Both teams will see this as a crucial opportunity to take control of the tie. For Celtic, it’s a chance to make history, while Bayern will be desperate to avoid a disastrous early exit from the competition.
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