Arsenal take on the visitors Brighton in the round 18 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, December 27th at Emirates Stadium, London.
Arsenal have progressed so much under Arteta that they have finished second in the Premier League three times, each time losing the title to just one rival. First it was Manchester City, and in 2024/2025 it was Liverpool. On the other hand, even Tottenham managed to lift a trophy half a year ago by winning the Europa League, while the Red-and-Whites have not added new silverware since their early domestic cup successes. That is why expectations for the current campaign were extremely high from the very start. In the Champions League, Arsenal delivered a perfect record. In other competitions, setbacks were rare, but November draws with Sunderland and Chelsea, followed by a defeat to Aston Villa, almost wiped out their advantage. Still, they responded with a series of wins, including a narrow 1–0 victory over Everton in the latest league round, and also progressed confidently in the League Cup against Crystal Palace. Recent form suggests Arsenal have regained control and look far more pragmatic in tight matches. Their home performances, in particular, have been marked by consistency and an ability to secure results without unnecessary risks.
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Brighton do not abandon their ambitious goals. The Seagulls made their European debut under De Zerbi and even reached the knockout stage. With his successor Hürzeler, they immediately produced a solid result by finishing eighth, and only Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumph denied them a place in the Conference League. Now Brighton are trying at least to match their 2024/2025 performance, but inconsistency remains a major issue. In November, they collected 10 points from four matches, only to lose at the start of winter to Aston Villa and Liverpool, while also drawing with a struggling West Ham. In the last round, they failed to score against Sunderland, settling for a 0–0 draw. Overall, recent results show a drop in attacking efficiency compared to earlier in the season. Brighton still look competitive, but their form fluctuates sharply from week to week.
Last season, both league matches ended in 1–1 draws. However, in October the London giants secured a confident victory in the League Cup. The Gunners are clearly the stronger side. The recommended bet is a home win for Arsenal with a handicap of -1.0 goal.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win with -1.0 handicap.
