Alan Shearer predicts the result of Chelsea vs Brighton this weekend

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Alan Shearer has made his pre-match prediction ahead of the upcoming clash between Chelsea and Brighton this weekend.

Chelsea welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge this Saturday afternoon for a Premier League fixture.

During the build-up to this match, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has highlighted the threat of Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. In fairness, the Blues striker has started the new season with four goals in five league games so far.

Enzo Maresca’s side look free-scoring this term with all the attacking talents in their ranks, including first-choice striker Jackson. Let’s see if they can get the better of a Brighton side that are still currently unbeaten.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
5	ChelseaChelsea	5	3	1	1	11	5	6	10
6	NewcastleNewcastle	5	3	1	1	7	6	1	10
7	BrightonBrighton	5	2	3	0	8	4	4	9
8	Nottm ForestNottingham Forest	5	2	3	0	6	4	2	9

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Alan Shearer predicts Chelsea vs Brighton

Alan Shearer has tipped Chelsea to continue their recent form by beating Brighton on Saturday in the league.

Shearer told The Metro: “Brighton are unbeaten. I watched the game against Nottingham Forest and they play a really, really high line and have conceded four goals this season and all four have been because of that high line. If they can get it right and make decisions in terms of when and how to do it then I see them continuing to concede goals.

“Chelsea are in really good form, Nicolas Jackson is really enjoying himself of late and given the form they’re in, I’ll go for a Chelsea win.”

Head to head

It’s two new managers on the touchline for the upcoming match between Chelsea and Brighton, but it’s interesting to look at the recent history between the clubs.

Here are the five most recent matches between them:

• Brighton 1-2 Chelsea (Premier League) – 15 May, 2024
• Chelsea 3-2 Brighton (Premier League) – 3 December, 2023
• Chelsea 1-0 Brighton (League Cup) – 27 September, 2023
• Chelsea 1-2 Brighton (Premier League) – 15 April, 2023
• Brighton 4-1 Chelsea (Premier League) – 29 October, 2022

If Chelsea have ambitions of finishing in the top four this season, it feels like this is the sort of fixture at home they need to win. It’s crucial that they sort out their form at Stamford Bridge and try to make it a fortress like it once was.