The EFL Cup can often be an indicator of a team that finishes the season with a flourish in the hunt for silverware and Arsenal will hope to build on their progress as they welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta was granted fairly heavy spending over the summer and that has given Arsenal a squad that simply should be competing on all four fronts this season. That is beginning to show as Premier League leaders and good form in the UEFA Champions League, too.
Brighton are often inconsistent under the management of Fabian Hurzeler but the German will believe that this is a competition that the Seagulls can target with them having such depth in their squad, particularly in attacking positions, as shown by a 6-0 win over Barnsley in the third round and a 6-0 win over Oxford in the second round.
AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips, predictions and odds as the Gunners seek to continue their push for silverware.
Arsenal vs. Brighton preview: Who will win?
The rotation that Brighton have played with in this competition has allowed some players with a point to prove to thrive but there is an expectation that Hurzeler reverts to his strongest eleven for this one at the Emirates.
Arsenal head into this one on the back of some excellent form and they will believe that whatever team Arteta puts out, they should get themselves over the line.
That said, Brighton have an abundance of quality to punish any hint of rotation and complacency from the hosts so it should be quite a fun watch for the neutral.
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Head-to-Head: Arsenal vs. Brighton
- The most recent outings between these two sides saw them share a couple of 1-1 draws in the Premier League last season.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in four matches against the Seagulls since a 3-0 hammering at home to then Roberto De Zerbi’s side in May 2023.
- Overall, Arsenal and Brighton have clashed on 32 occasions with Brighton winning eight of those games and Arsenal coming out on top 17 times.
Arsenal vs. Brighton Form Guide
Arsenal — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid (UEFA Champions League)
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham United (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos (UEFA Champions League)
Brighton – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-3 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Barnsley 0-6 Brighton and Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
Arsenal vs. Brighton Score Prediction
Arsenal will likely rotate here but rotation for the Gunners doesn’t mean playing a team full of youngsters like it did in the past but more a team that should be capable of finishing high in the Premier League as is.
Brighton will head to the Emirates hoping to exploit any sort of Arsenal taking their eye off the ball and they will fancy their chances of being rare scorers against a tight Arsenal defence but the hosts remain the favourites.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Brighton (23.00 on Dafabet)
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Arsenal vs. Brighton Team News
Arsenal Team News
- Rotation is to be expected for the hosts and there are a few players who are likelier candidates due to injury concerns, such as Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli.
- William Saliba is someone who has had injury problems earlier on in this campaign and he should also likely be rested, with Cristhian Mosquera expecting a start.
- Arsenal are also without Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus due to longer term issues, as well as Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz.
Brighton Team News
- Paraguay international attacking midfielder Diego Gomez scored four against Barnsley and will hope to take his cup form into this one in north London.
- It has been confirmed that experienced former England international James Milner is now sidelined for a bit for the visitors, alongside key attackers Brajan Gruda and Kaoru Mitoma.
- As well as those three being unavailable, Brighton are without Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and Joel Veltman.
Arsenal vs. Brighton Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will line up.
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Brighton
(4-3-3) Kepa (GK) — White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Eze, Norgaard, Merino — Nwaneri, Gyokeres, Trossard
Brighton predicted lineup to play Arsenal
(4-2-3-1) Verbruggen (GK) — Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu – Ayari, Baleba — Minteh, Gomez, De Cuyper — Rutter
Arsenal vs. Brighton Betting Odds
All odds are via Dafabet
- Arsenal to win (1.50)
- Draw (4.60)
- Brighton to win (6.40)
Betting Tips: Arsenal vs. Brighton
- Best bet: Arsenal to win, both teams to score and over 3.5 goals (3.80 with Dafabet)
- Alternative bet: Danny Welbeck to score anytime (4.40 with Dafabet)
Despite a few injury setbacks forcing Mikel Arteta to shuffle his pack, Arsenal's depth and growing confidence make them a formidable force at the Emirates.
Brighton's attacking spark in this competition deserves credit, but their shaky defense, particularly on the road, could once again be their undoing.
Meanwhile, Danny Welbeck is enjoying a remarkable purple patch in front of goal. The 34-year-old has bagged five goals in his last four appearances, including doubles against Chelsea and Newcastle, plus one against his former club Manchester United last weekend.
Now gearing up to face another of his former teams, Arsenal, the in-form striker will be eager to keep his hot streak alive against familiar opposition.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Brighton: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Arsenal vs. Brighton on Wednesday.
- Date: Thursday, October 29
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Time: 12:15 a.m.
- TV/Stream: FanCode