Our Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal predictions look ahead to a fascinating game at the Amex Stadium, where the Gunners will be seeking all three points against the Seagulls.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal head to head overview

  • Date: Saturday 19th September.
  • Kick-off: 3pm.
  • Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion, England.
  • Where to watch: Not being shown live in the UK.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal quick tips

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal predictions

Arsenal and Manchester City have battled it out for the Premier League title several times over the last few years, and the early evidence in 2026/27 suggests those two teams are the leading contenders this time around too.

It is still early days, of course. This time last year, Liverpool were seen as the team to beat after winning their first five matches. By the end of the campaign, they were fifth.

Beyond doubt is the fact that Arsenal and Manchester City have been the top performers up to now.

Both sides boast a 100 percent record heading into matchday five, but Arsenal have a tricky test on the horizon before the extended international break.

A trip to Brighton & Hove Albion is the sort of fixture in which a big-six side can come unstuck.

Despite missing a host of key players through injury, Brighton have made a strong start to the season.

They have collected seven points from the first 12 available and have scored 13 goals, by far the most in the division. They also beat Manchester United 3-2 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday despite being 2-0 down.

Arsenal start as favourites, as they do for virtually every Premier League assignment these days, but Mikel Arteta will not expect a straightforward encounter down on the south coast.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal tips

Premier League champions Arsenal are away to Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend.

Will Arsenal win again?

Arsenal will be put through their paces by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, but it is significant that the Premier League champions know how to win games in different ways.

That is a huge factor in their favour in the title race, with Arsenal capable of triumphing even when they are not at their free-flowing best.

For instance, the Gunners had to dig in against Sunderland last weekend, but they ultimately got over the line in a 2-0 triumph.

This will be a different match against a footballing side like Brighton, yet the outcome is likely to be the same.

⚽ Tip Arsenal to win at 7/10 with Midnite ⚽

Expect high goal count 

From an entertainment standpoint, Brighton & Hove Albion have been one of the teams to watch in the Premier League so far this season.

Their matches are producing an average of 4.5 goals every 90 minutes, second only to Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta does not particularly like end-to-end affairs, but his team might have to fight fire with fire on this occasion.

If Brighton score, Arsenal would need to strike twice to triumph – thus automatically producing a game with over 2.5 goals.

⚽ Go for over 2.5 goals at 8/11 with Unibet ⚽

Saka to shine

Arsenal do not have a world-class centre-forward spearheading the attack, which makes it essential that everyone chips in with goals.

Bukayo Saka is certainly playing his part at the beginning of the campaign, making the net bulge three times in his first four Premier League outings.

The England international has looked sharp in recent weeks after a below-par season by his high standards last time out.

Saka can continue his fine run of form with another goal this weekend.

⚽ Back Bukayo Saka to score any time at 6/4 with BoyleSports ⚽

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal predicted lineups

  • Brighton & Hove Albion expected lineup: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, Boscagli; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
  • Arsenal expected lineup: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Guimaraes, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz.

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Important historical facts about Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal for betting

Arsenal have not lost any of their last seven matches against Brighton & Hove Albion. Mikel Arteta’s men have not been defeated by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium since June 2020.

  • Last meeting: 4th March 2026; Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Arsenal.
  • Last 6 matches: Brighton & Hove Albion wins – 0; Arsenal wins – 4; Draws – 2.

About the author

Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.

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