Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
• Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
• Venue: Emirates Stadium

Match Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal's recent form in this competition suggests they're in good shape, having comfortably beaten Port Vale 2-0 away. They'll look to control the game with their solid defence and quick counter-attacks, led by the likes of Saka and Martinelli. Brighton, on the other hand, have been smashing opponents, with back-to-back 6-0 wins against Barnsley and Oxford United. They'll come into this match full of confidence, likely to press high and exploit any gaps in Arsenal's backline.

Arsenal's recent 2-0 win over Port Vale shows they're in fine fettle. Their defence, anchored by Saliba and White, looked solid, and their attack was sharp with Eze and Trossard finding the net. This form bodes well for their upcoming clash with Brighton, as they'll be looking to maintain their momentum and keep their backline tight.

Recent Carabao Cup Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Port Vale (A)

Brighton have been absolutely ruthless, thrashing Barnsley and Oxford United 6-0 each. Their attack is firing on all cylinders, and their confidence must be sky-high. They'll be looking to continue this scoring spree against Arsenal, but they'll need to be wary of Arsenal's counter-attacking threat.

Recent Carabao Cup Results:

• Win: 6-0 vs Barnsley (A)
• Win: 6-0 vs Oxford United (A)

In their last meeting Brighton got the better of Arsenal, winning 3-1. This result shows Brighton can pose a real threat to Arsenal, and it'll be interesting to see if they can repeat that performance.

Recent Carabao Cup Results

• Arsenal 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion (09 Nov 2022)

• Noni Madueke (Knee) - Out
• Gabriel Jesus (Cruciate Ligament) - Out
• Kai Havertz (Knee) - Out
• Martin Ødegaard (Knee) - Out
• Jurriën Timber (Leg) - Doubt

• Adam Webster (Cruciate Ligament) - Out
• Solly March (Knee) - Out
• Jack Hinshelwood (Ligament) - Out
• Brajan Gruda (Knee) - Doubt
• Diego Gómez (Discomfort) - Doubt
• Joël Veltman (Calf) - Doubt
• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Arrizabalaga (GK), White (DF), Saliba (DF), Mosquera (DF), Lewis-Skelly (DF), Eze (MF), Nørgaard (MF), Nwaneri (MF), Saka (AT), Martinelli (AT), Merino (AT)

Arsenal's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong defensive structure while relying on the pace and skill of Saka and Martinelli to exploit Brighton's high line.

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer (DF), Van Hecke (DF), Dunk (DF), Kadıoğlu (DF), Baleba (MF), Ayari (MF), Minteh (MF), Ruutter (MF), Gómez (MF), Welbeck (AT)

Brighton's predicted lineup indicates they'll continue their aggressive pressing game, with Minteh and Baleba in midfield looking to control the tempo and feed the forwards.

• Mikel Merino vs Lewis Dunk: This will be a key battle between Arsenal's attacking threat Merino and Brighton's experienced defender Dunk.
• Christian Nørgaard vs Carlos Baleba: The midfield duel between Arsenal's Nørgaard and Brighton's Baleba could dictate the flow of the game.
• Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal): Martinelli’s pace and skill on the left make him a constant threat to any defence, and he'll be crucial for Arsenal's attacking plays.
• Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion): His role as an attacking midfielder will be vital for Brighton, as he looks to control the game and set up scoring opportunities.

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