West Ham vs Brighton match preview: Where and how to watch Premier League fixture, possible lineups, team news and predictions

West Ham vs Brighton preview, betting tips, head-to-head | Imago

West Ham vs Brighton match preview: Where and how to watch Premier League fixture, possible lineups, team news and predictions

Ayoola Kelechi 14:06 - 02.01.2024

Premier League action returns as European hopefuls West Ham and Brighton lock horns at the London Stadium in what should be an exhilarating affair

The upcoming Premier League match between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion, scheduled for January 2nd, 2024, promises to be an exciting encounter.

The game will take place at West Ham’s London Stadium at 8:30 PM WAT

West Ham's recent form

West Ham United, managed by David Moyes, are in impressive form heading into this match, having secured three consecutive wins in the Premier League. 

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This streak has elevated them to sixth in the division, with a total of 33 points. They are coming off a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in their final game of 2023, a performance that showcased their solid form.

Brighton's recent form

Brighton & Hove Albion, under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, have also been performing admirably. They recently achieved a stunning 4-2 victory against Tottenham. 

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Before this win, Brighton experienced a slight dip, with a three-game winless streak in the league. Currently, they are in eighth place in the league standings, having amassed 30 points from their 19 matches.

Team news

West Ham have concerns over Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, and Lucas Paquetá due to injuries and illness. 

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham's midfielder || Credit: The Sun
Lucas Paqueta, West Ham's midfielder || Credit: The Sun

Brighton will be missing several key players, including Ansu Fati, Solly March, Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan, and Joel Veltman, due to injuries.

Head-to-head record

Historically, West Ham have had a slight upper hand in their encounters with Brighton, with 21 wins from the last 60 meetings. 

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However, Brighton are unbeaten in their last six away games against West Ham, demonstrating a strong record in this particular fixture lately.

Playing styles and tactics

Both teams have shown a capacity for dynamic and attacking football. West Ham has been particularly solid at home recently, while Brighton's style under De Zerbi has been praised for its creativity and fluidity.

Prediction and betting tips

Given their recent forms and historical performances, the match is anticipated to be closely contested. Predictions suggest a potential West Ham victory, with both teams likely to score.

Tomas Soucek scores for West Ham against Arsenal | Imago
Tomas Soucek scores for West Ham against Arsenal | Imago

The probability of over 2.5 goals is also high, reflecting the attacking nature of both teams.

Where and how to watch West Ham vs Brighton

The match will be broadcast in Nigeria on cable TV. Fans can also follow live updates and commentary on various sports news websites and apps.