Arsenal will hope to build on their recent momentum when they welcome Brighton to the Emirates Stadium for an EFL Cup fourth-round clash on a huge night also featuring Arne Slot's beleaguered Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace and the holders Newcastle vs. Tottenham.
Mikel Arteta has been backed with heavy spending over the summer and that has given Arsenal a squad expected to compete on all four fronts. Their class is beginning to show, as they head into November as Premier League leaders and in good form in the UEFA Champions League, too.
Brighton have often been inconsistent under the management of Fabian Hurzeler who will see this is a competition the Seagulls can target thanks to impressive depth in their squad, particularly in attacking positions, as shown by successive 6-0 wins over Oxford and Barnsley in round two and three. The German is, however, well aware of the set piece threat posed by the Gunners.
AllSportsPeople brings you a complete betting preview for this 4th round clash, featuring the latest tips, predictions and odds as both sides seek to continue their push for silverware.
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Arsenal vs. Brighton preview: Who will win?
Brighton's rotation in this competition has allowed some players with a point to prove to thrive but there is an expectation Hurzeler reverts to his strongest XI for this one at the Emirates.
Arsenal head into the game on the back of a run of excellent form and Gunners fans 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 this should be 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 Roberto De Zerbi's side in May 2023.
- Overall, Arsenal and Brighton have clashed on 32 occasions competitively, 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 (Champions League)
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos (Champions League)
Brighton — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 2-1 Newcastle (Premier League)
- Wolves 1-1 Brighton (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Premier League)
- Barnsley 0-6 Brighton (EFL Cup)
Arsenal vs. Brighton Score Prediction
Arsenal will rotate but for the Gunners that doesn't mean playing a team full of youngsters as it did in the past. The XI they put out should still be more than capable of competing with any team in the Premier League. There will be excitement among Arsenal fans that one or both of Piero Hincapie and Max Dowman will start the game.
Brighton will head to the Emirates hoping to exploit any suggestion of Arsenal taking their eye off the ball and will aim to be rare scorers against a tight Arsenal defence but the hosts remain favourites in what we think will be an open game.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Brighton (22/1 with Bet365)
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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 has been ruled out, with Cristhian Mosquera expected to 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.
- Experienced former England international James Milner is sidelined 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 with longer-term problems.
Arsenal vs. Brighton Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will line up at the Emirates tonight. Piero Hincapie has been described by Arteta as a "warrior" ahead of what could be his first start for the club.
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Brighton
(4-3-3) Kepa (GK) — White, Mosquera, Hincapie, 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
- Arsenal to Win: 1/2 with Coral
- Brighton to Win: 6/1 with Bet365
- Draw: 15/4 with Bet Victor
Bet Builder Tips: Arsenal vs. Brighton
Our bet builder for Arsenal vs. Brighton is Both Teams To Score, Over 2.5 goals, Christian Norgaard to be carded, Ethan Nwaneri and Diego Gomez both to have a shot on target and Over 9.5 corners in the match, which comes to overall odds of 43.15/1 with Sky Bet.
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How to watch Arsenal vs. Brighton: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Arsenal vs. Brighton tonight.
- Date: Wednesday, October 29
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Time: 7:45 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go