Brighton vs West Ham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Brighton vs West Ham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Brighton vs West Ham
• Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
• Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
• Venue: Amex Stadium

Brighton's recent form suggests they'll be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Aston Villa. With a solid lineup and a strong home record, they'll likely aim to control the midfield and exploit West Ham's defensive vulnerabilities. The absence of Adam Webster might be a concern, but their predicted lineup shows a balanced team capable of both defending and attacking effectively.

West Ham have endured mixed results of late, drawing at Manchester United, suffering a home defeat against Liverpool, and also drawing with Bournemouth. Their predicted lineup indicates a return to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which could help them be more solid at the back. However, they'll need to be wary of Brighton's attacking threats, particularly Welbeck, who could cause problems for their defence.

Brighton have shown good form recently, with three wins and a draw in their last five matches. Their only loss came against Aston Villa in a thrilling 3-4 encounter at home. This suggests they have the confidence and momentum to perform well against West Ham, especially considering their strong home record.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 3-4 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds (H)

West Ham's recent form has been inconsistent, with one loss, two draws, and two wins in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw at Manchester United, after a 0-2 home loss to Liverpool, which might affect their confidence going into this match. However, they have shown they can compete with strong teams, as evidenced by their win against Newcastle.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle (H)

The head-to-head record between Brighton and West Ham shows a competitive rivalry, with Brighton winning two of the last five encounters. The most recent match saw Brighton triumph 3-2 at home, with the two previous meetings ending in draws. This suggests that both teams can expect a closely contested match, with Brighton having a slight edge at home.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brighton 3-2 West Ham (26 Apr 2025)

• West Ham 1-1 Brighton (21 Dec 2024)

• West Ham 0-0 Brighton (02 Jan 2024)

• Brighton 1-3 West Ham (26 Aug 2023)

• Brighton 4-0 West Ham (04 Mar 2023)

• Adam Webster (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• James Milner (Muscle) - Out

• Tom Watson (Discomfort) - Doubt

• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

• Georginio Rutter (Head) - Doubt

• Stefanos Tzimas (Knee) - Doubt

• Yasin Ayari (Knock) - Doubt

• Oliver Scarles (Shoulder) - Out

• Lucas Paquetá (Suspended) - Out

• Crysencio Summerville ( Knock) - Out

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

Brighton's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample attacking options. With Carlos Baleba and Diego Gómez in midfield, they'll look to control the game's tempo and feed the ball to the creative players like Gruda and Minteh.

• Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Wan-Bissaka (DF), Mavropanos (DF), Todibo (DF), Diouf (DF), Magassa (MF), Potts (MF), Soucek (MF), Bowen (MF), Fernandes (MF), Wilson (AT)

West Ham's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation suggests a focus on defensive stability, with Mavropanos and Todibo at the heart of the defence. The midfield trio of Magassa, Potts, and Fernandes will be crucial in breaking up Brighton's play and launching quick counter-attacks led by Bowen and Wilson.

• Welbeck vs Mavropanos: Welbeck's pace and movement could pose a significant threat to Mavropanos's defensive positioning.

• Gómez vs Potts: Gómez's ability to control the midfield will be tested by Potts's tenacity and work rate.

• Baleba (Brighton): Baleba's role in dictating the tempo and breaking up play will be crucial for Brighton's success.

• Bowen (West Ham): Bowen's creativity and goal-scoring threat will be key for West Ham to exploit Brighton's defence.

Brighton vs West Ham at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 07 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Brighton 2-1 West Ham .

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