Brighton host Burnley at the Amex Stadium on Saturday as both sides look to correct recent Premier League frustrations. The Seagulls sit 14th with 25 points and are winless in six league games, while Burnley remain 19th with 12 points following their 3-1 defeat to Newcastle. Softfootball reported that both teams view this fixture as a key opportunity, with Brighton aiming to stabilise and Burnley pushing to stay within touching distance of safety.
Brighton’s latest game ended 2-2 with West Ham. Mistakes in defence and missed chances continued, just like in their earlier 2-2 draw at the London Stadium, showing their recent struggles. Despite this, Brighton have lost just once at home all season, and the Amex remains a difficult venue for visiting sides, even against teams fighting at the bottom.
Burnley, on the other hand, have found life on the road extremely tough, losing seven of their nine away league matches. However, the Clarets have taken confidence from recent meetings with Brighton and have already built anticipation by posting about their upcoming trip to the Amex on their official X handle. Their task will be to stay compact and avoid the kind of pressure that previously saw Brighton struggle against top teams, including in the hard-fought match where Arsenal came out on top earlier in the season.
Team News
Brighton may rotate in midfield, with Jack Hinshelwood expected to start as James Milner is unlikely to feature twice in quick succession. Yankuba Minteh remains doubtful, while Carlos Baleba is away on international duty.
Burnley are without Maxime Esteve, Axel Tuanzebe and Hannibal Mejbri, forcing defensive and midfield reshuffles.
Possible Lineups
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Ayari, Hinshelwood; Gruda, Gomez, De Cuyper; Welbeck
Burnley: Dubravka; Laurent, Ekdal, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Luis, Pires; Edwards, Broja, Tchaouna
Softfootball Prediction
Brighton 1-1 Burnley. Softfootball predicts a tight contest at the Amex, with Brighton expected to control possession but struggle to turn chances into goals due to recent injuries and inconsistent finishing. Burnley’s poor away record makes a win unlikely, but their ability to stay compact and frustrate opponents could earn them a valuable point. A low-scoring draw appears the most realistic outcome.
