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Karl Matchett

Brighton vs Chelsea prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out tonight?

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A new-look Chelsea head to Brighton for their first game of the 2020/21 Premier League season.

Frank Lampard will be under pressure to take his side much closer to a title challenge this year after signing the likes of Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.

Brighton have made some low-key, but clever, additions of their own and should be one of the teams to watch this season.

The two teams met in pre-season, but this one will count for rather more.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off.

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What’s the team news?

Predicted line-ups

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Prediction

Both teams are capable of good football, but there may require a period of adaptation for the Blues after a busy summer and the Seagulls tend to be more reserved against big teams. As such, the away side could dominate and will need to be patient to break Brighton down, but individual quality could tell. Brighton 0-1 Chelsea.

The match kicks off at The Amex Stadium at 8:15pm on Monday, 14 September. The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HD. Subscribers can also stream the match online via the Sky Go app. Brighton appear to have a fully fit squad to choose from, with Graham Potter needing to decide between the likes of Lallana and Leandro Trossard, Veltman or Tariq Lamptey, as well as which system to use. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is short of defensive options, with Ben Chilwell out, Thiago Silva not up to speed and Cesar Azpilicueta a doubt. Midfielder Mateo Kovacic is suspended, while Hakim Ziyech is injured and Christian Pulisic could also miss out. Brighton: Ryan; Veltman, White, Dunk; Lamptey, Propper, Bissouma, Burn; Lallana, Trossard, Maupay. Chelsea: Caballero; James, Zouma, Rudiger, Alonso; Kante, Jorginho; Havertz, Mount, Hudson-Odoi; Werner. Brighton 19/4 Draw 10/3 Chelsea 4/6
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