Chelsea vs Brighton: 10 Important stats Bookies must note

Chelsea and Brighton meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in Premier League gameweek 2, in a fixture that has developed several intriguing betting trends.

Both sides head into the encounter in good form, but Brighton have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, while Chelsea possess several attacking players with strong records against the Seagulls.

With goals, head-to-head results and individual form all offering different angles, these are 10 statistics bookmakers should have on their radar.

10 Important Stats Bookies Must Note

1. No draw in the last 11 meetings

Chelsea and Brighton have not shared the points in any of their last 11 meetings, making a draw one of the least frequent outcomes in this fixture.

2. Brighton have won the last four meetings

The Seagulls have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning each of their last four encounters with Chelsea across all competitions, including three last season.

3. Palmer loves playing Brighton

Cole Palmer has scored five goals in four appearances against Brighton for Chelsea, including all four goals in the 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge in September 2024.

4. Brighton’s 3+ streak against Chelsea

Brighton have won each of their last three Premier League meetings with Chelsea by scoring exactly three goals, and now have the chance to become only the second team do so four times after West Ham United in 1974.

5. Chelsea’s clean-sheet drought continues

Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 Premier League matches, a worrying trend ahead of Brighton’s visit.

6. Brighton usually score at Stamford Bridge

Brighton have failed to score in just one of their last seven visits to Stamford Bridge across all competitions, suggesting Chelsea could again face a serious attacking threat.

7. Chelsea chasing a rare fast start

Chelsea have not won their opening two Premier League matches since the 2021-22 season, when they defeated Crystal Palace and Arsenal.

8. Welbeck’s unusual connection with the fixture

Danny Welbeck was directly involved in five of Brighton’s last seven goals against Chelsea while on the pitch — but he is now a Chelsea player after moving to Stamford Bridge.

9. Both goalkeepers have costly histories

Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen has made 11 errors leading to goals in the Premier League since 2023-24, while Chelsea’s Robert Sánchez has made eight.

10. João Pedro is in red-hot form

João Pedro has been directly involved in six goals across his last three starts, scoring five and providing one assist. He also scored and assisted in Chelsea’s 3-2 opening-day victory over Fulham.