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

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• Fixture: West Ham vs Brighton
• Date: Tuesday, 30 December 2025
• Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
• Venue: London Stadium

West Ham will be looking to turn their recent form around when they face Brighton at home. Despite their recent losses, the Hammers have shown resilience in drawing against strong teams like Brighton and Manchester United. With key players like Bowen and Paquetá in the lineup, West Ham could exploit Brighton's defensive vulnerabilities, especially if they can maintain a solid defensive structure themselves.

Brighton, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with their most recent game ending in a loss to Arsenal. However, their draw against West Ham earlier in the season suggests they can hold their own against the Hammers. Brighton's attacking options, led by Rutter, could pose a threat, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win away from home.

Match Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Brighton

West Ham have been struggling lately, with three consecutive losses following their draw against Brighton. Their most recent defeat was a 0-1 loss at home to Fulham, which adds to the pressure on the team to perform. Despite these setbacks, the draws against Brighton and Manchester United show that West Ham can still compete with top teams, which might give them the confidence they need going into this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Brighton (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)

Brighton's form has been inconsistent, with their last five games resulting in three losses and two draws. Their most recent match was a 1-2 loss to Arsenal, which might affect their confidence going into this game. However, the draw against West Ham earlier in the season indicates that they have the capability to secure points against the Hammers, which could be a positive sign for their upcoming fixture.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (H)

• Loss: 3-4 vs Aston Villa (H)

The head-to-head record between West Ham and Brighton shows a closely contested rivalry. In their most recent encounter, the teams drew 1-1, which reflects the competitive nature of their matchups. Brighton have had some success against West Ham, winning 3-2 in their previous meeting, but West Ham also secured a 1-3 win in August 2023. This suggests that the upcoming game could be another tight affair.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brighton 1-1 West Ham (07 Dec 2025)

• 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)

• Aaron Wan-Bissaka (International Duty) – Out

• El Hadji Diouf (International Duty) - Out

• Carlos Baleba (International Duty) - Out

• Stefanos Tzimas (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Doubt

• Adam Webster (Knee) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Aréola (GK), Walker-Peters (DF), Todibo (DF), Kilman (DF), Scarles (DF), Magassa (MF), Potts (MF), Fernandes (MF), Paquetá (MF), Summerville (MF), Bowen (AT)

West Ham are expected to line up in a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Aréola in goal and a back four of Walker-Peters, Todibo, Kilman, and Scarles. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling Magassa, Potts, and Fernandes to control the midfield, with Paquetá and Summerville supporting Bowen up front.

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Coppola (DF), Van Hecke (DF), Dunk (DF), Kadıoğlu (DF), Ayari (MF), Hinshelwood (MF), De Cuyper (MF), Gruda (MF), Gómez (MF), Rutter (AT)

Brighton are predicted to use a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Verbruggen between the posts and a back three of Coppola, Hecke, and Dunk. This formation should provide defensive stability while allowing Kadıoğlu and Ayari to push forward from the wings, with Hinshelwood and Cuyper controlling the midfield and supporting Gruda, Gómez, and Rutter in attack.

• Bowen vs Coppola: Bowen's pace and finishing could test Coppola's defensive skills.

• Paquetá vs Cuyper: Paquetá's creativity will be crucial against Cuyper's midfield presence.

• Magassa (West Ham): Magassa's role in controlling the midfield will be vital for West Ham's performance.

• Hinshelwood (Brighton): Hinshelwood's ability to dictate play from midfield could be key for Brighton.

West Ham vs Brighton at 19:30 GMT on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Golf

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