With both new managers encouraging an attacking style of play, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goals in Lampard’s first league victory at home
Stamford Bridge will be hoping to witness the first Premier League win of the Frank Lampard era when Brighton come to visit on Saturday.
The new boss has overseen two draws and a defeat in three league matches in front of his own fans, although his side did secure a first home win of the season at the fifth attempt by thrashing Grimsby Town 7-1 in Wednesday’s EFL Cup game.
Chelsea vs Brighton latest odds
Having won all nine previous league matches against this opposition, they are 1.40 favourites with Sportsbet to deliver a long-awaited victory to the home faithful.
The Seagulls are without a win in five league matches, but can be backed at 7.50 to disappoint the home crowd once again by pulling off a shock win, or 4.33 to leave with a draw.
Chelsea vs Brighton team news
Emerson and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both long-term absentees, while Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen will face late fitness tests.
Leandro Trossard, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Leon Balogun and Jose Izquierdo are all ruled out and Solly March, Bernardo and Ezequiel Schelotto are all doubtful, although Glenn Murray and Neal Maupay should be fit to return after missing Wednesday’s EFL Cup defeat against Aston Villa.
Chelsea vs Brighton preview
Despite the lack of home league victories, Blues fans seem delighted with the impact their returning hero has made since replacing Maurizio Sarri.
As well as placing his faith in the club’s many promising youngsters, he has encouraged an entertaining style of play that has reaped 21 goals scored in nine matches – albeit conceding 17 times at the other end.
Opposite number Graham Potter has placed a similar focus on attacking play, although just two victories in eight games suggests there is plenty of work to be done.
Chelsea vs Brighton predictions
Having conceded eight times in just the last four matches, odds of 2.00 seem generous on Brighton suffering yet another defeat against Chelsea in a game that features over 2.5 goals.
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Chelsea to win & Over 2.5 goals for a 2pt stake at 2.00 with Sportsbet
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