Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are set to step in the field against De Zerbi’s Brighton. Both the teams have been performing well to their merit.

Arsenal vs Brighton: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast

Ankit Kunwar

Date, Kick-off time, Venue

  • Date- 17th December, 2023
  • Kick-off time- 07:30 PM IST
  • Venue- Emirates Stadium

Arsenal vs Brighton Match Preview

In a head-to-head comparison between the two teams, things have been pretty fair with both teams winning six and losing six.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are set to step in the field against De Zerbi’s Brighton. Both the teams have been performing well to their merit. Arsenal on the one hand has registered 11 wins and 36 points in their 16 matches, on the other hand, Brighton has 7 wins and 26 points in their 16. Brighton has been growing as the team to watch out for in the Premier League.

During the time of Graham Potter and now after the arrival of De Zerbi, the team’s brand of football has completely changed. De Zerbi’s tactics have been on point ever since he arrived. On the other hand, Mikel Arteta has changed everyone’s perspective towards Arsenal. Arsenal are coming to this match after a defeat to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. The Gunners lost the match with a scoreline of 0-1.

However, Arsenal has qualified for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League finishing at the top of the group.  J. McGinn scored the goal for Aston Villa. On the other hand, Brighton is coming with a draw to Burnley. Brighton have also qualified for the next round of the Europa League after finishing second in their group.

Predicted Score: Arsenal vs Brighton (4-1)

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Arsenal vs Brighton Head-to-Head

In a head-to-head comparison between the two teams, things have been pretty fair with both teams winning six and losing six. Three matches between the teams have ended in a draw.

However, in the last five matches, Brighton has got the better of Mikel Arteta’s side with Brighton winning three and Arsenal winning one. The last match between the teams saw Brighton defeat Arsenal with a scoreline of 0-3.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Brighton

  • India – Sony Sports Select 1, Disney+Hotstar
  • England- BT TV, TNT App
  • Germany- DAZN, Amazon Prime, Video ZDF

Arsenal vs Brighton Team News

Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has been cooking this season. Players like Saka, Martinelli, Rice, Saliba, and Odegaard have stepped up till last season. Saliba and Gabriel have been the Gunner’s main men behind the defense. Timber, Emile Smith Rowe, and Thomas Partey will be missing Tuesday’s clash due to injuries. Arteta will be missing the experience of Partey in the midfield and the defensive solidity of Timber.

However, Saliba in the defensive block and Rice and Odegard in the midfield have been complimenting their absence brilliantly. Bukayo Saka has been their main man upfront creating havoc down that right-hand side. He has already racked up five goals and seven assists for the Gunners. Declan Rice and Odegaard have been bossing the midfield for Arsenal throughout the season. Moreover, the last-minute winning goals of Rice have been exceptional.

Brighton

During the transfer window, Brighton lost some of their key players. Players like Mac Allister, and Caicedo moved to Liverpool FC and Chelsea. They lost their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to Inter Milan. However, new arrivals such as Ansu Fati on loan transfer from FC Barcelona and Joao Pedro from Watford have proven key to their team. Players like Evan Ferguson, Kaoru Mitoma, and Estupinan have stepped up for their team.

Ferguson has racked up six goals this season while Mitoma with three goals and five assists. However, the injury scar has hit the Brighton camp. Due to the injuries, several key players are going to miss the match against Arsenal. Ansu Fati, Solly March, Danny Welbeck, and Pervis Estupinan are some of the players who are going to miss the match on Sunday. It would be interesting to see the combination with which Brighton takes the field on Sunday.

Betting Tips and Odds

Betting tips

  • Arsenal to win the match.
  • Arsenal scored two goals.
  • Bukayo Saka or Declan Rice to be on the scoresheet

Odds

  • Arsenal win- 2.80
  • Brighton win- 2.10
  • Draw- 2.40

Arsenal vs Brighton Possible LineUps

Arsenal’s probable starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper- David Raya
  • Defenders-O. Zinchenko, Gabriel, W. Saliba, B. White
  • Midfielders-M. Odegaard, D.Rice, K. Havertz
  • Forwards- Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, G. Martinelli

Brighton’s probable starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper- B. Verbruggen
  • Defenders- P. Grob, J.P van Hecke , L. Dunk, J. Milner
  • Midfielders- C. Quomah Balena, B.Gilmour, S. Adingra, K. Mitoma, J. Pedro
  • Forwards- Evan Ferguson

Players to watch out for

Arsenal

The player to watch out for Arsenal is Bukayo Saka. With five goals and seven assists in the Premier League and three goals and four assists in the Champions League Saka has been the main driving force for Arsenal down the right-hand side.

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Apart from Saka, Declan Rice can be the one who cooks PSV on Tuesday night. Rice is repaying the big bucks Arsenal spent on him during the transfer window with clutch performances.

Brighton

The player to watch out for Brighton will be Evan Ferguson. The Irish center-forward has racked up six goals in this season’s Premier League and is the leading goal scorer for Brighton. Apart from Ferguson, experienced Milner in defense and Joao Pedro in the midfield can cause problems for the opposition.