1. Match Details
Date: October 29, 2023
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Competition: Premier League – Regular Season – Matchday 10
Odds: Local Team (Brighton) – Winner: 1.59, Draw: 4.78, Away Team (Fulham) – Winner: 5.60
2. Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in the past, with their most recent encounter resulting in a victory for Fulham with a scoreline of 1-0. Historically, matches between Brighton and Fulham have been closely contested, often featuring low-scoring affairs or ending in draws. In their last five meetings, three matches ended in draws while two produced more than three goals.
3. Team Form: Brighton
Brighton has had an inconsistent run of form recently, winning only one out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have struggled defensively during this period, conceding a total of 13 goals while scoring eight themselves. In the Premier League, Brighton currently sits at the seventh position with 16 points and a goal difference of +4.
In their most recent match against Ajax in the UEFA Europa League, Brighton emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 2-0 thanks to goals from Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati.
4. Team Form: Fulham
Fulham has also experienced mixed results in recent weeks, winning three out of their last six matches across all competitions. However, they have found it challenging to perform consistently away from home this season.
Currently positioned at the thirteenth spot in the Premier League table with 11 points and a goal difference of -7, Fulham’s most recent match was against Tottenham, which they lost 2-0.
5. Key Players
Brighton’s standout players include Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati, who have been in good form recently. Joao Pedro has scored six goals in 15 appearances this season, while Ansu Fati has contributed two goals in eight matches.
Fulham relies on the attacking prowess of Carlos Vinicius and Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Carlos Vinicius has netted three goals in eight games, while De Cordova-Reid has also found the back of the net three times in twelve appearances.
6. Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they would like. Brighton’s attack seems to be more potent with 22 goals scored so far this season compared to Fulham’s eight.
In terms of away form, Fulham has won only one out of their five away matches in the Premier League this season. On the other hand, Brighton has performed relatively well at home, winning three out of their five matches played at The American Express Community Stadium.
7. Prediction: Brighton 2 – 1 Fulham
Considering Brighton’s stronger attacking performance and home advantage, they are likely to come out on top against Fulham. However, it is expected to be a closely contested match with both teams finding the back of the net.
