The English Premier League is already halfway through with Liverpool leading the rankings. Brighton is currently in the 8th spot with 43 points, and Fulham is just one step away with 42 points.
Brighton is set to host Fulham on Saturday, 8th March at the American Express Stadium at 3:00 PM (UK time).
Will the Seagulls (Brighton) be able to blaze through the game? Or will the Cottagers dominate Saturday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Brighton vs Fulham match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 8th March, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brighton
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Brighton: Analysis and Team Preview
Under the guidance of manager Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton has improved its standing from last season, where it finished mid-table in the 11th position. This season, the Seagulls are in the 8th place with 11 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses, totaling 43 points. Four of these wins have come in home matches with 12 points.
Strikers Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro, and Danny Welbeck lead the team in goals and assists, and have significantly contributed to the Seagulls’ attacking power. On the defense side, goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has been instrumental in saving the team 38 goals, and assisting with 1 goal.
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Jason Steele, Tom McGill, Killian Cahill, Carl Rushworth
- Defenders: Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk, Eiran Cashin, Jan Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupiñán, Joël Veltman, Jacob Slater
- Midfielders: James Milner, Solly March, Brajan Gruda, Carlos Baleba (2 goals, 1 assist), Ferdi Kadioglu, Diego Gómez, Yasin Ayari, Mats Wieffer, Matt O’Riley (1 goal, 1 assist), Jack Hinshelwood, Joe Knight
- Strikers: Kaoru Mitoma (7 goals, 3 assists), João Pedro (7 goals, 6 assists), Simon Adingra, Luca Barrington, Georginio Rutter (5 goals, 3 assists), Yankuba Minteh (5 goals, 3 assists), Danny Welbeck (7 goals, 4 assists)
New Signings
- Forward Stefanos Tzimas transferred from the German club, Nürnberg
- Defender Eiran Cashin transferred from Derby County
- Midfielder Diego Gómez transferred from American club, Inter Miami
Injuries Update
- Kaoru Mitoma: Knee injury, doubtful for next match
- Joël Veltman: Knock injury, doubtful for next match
- Lewis Dunk: Rib injury, doubtful for next match
- Igor Julio: Thigh injury, ruled out for the season
Fulham: Team Analysis and Preview
Fulham finished 13th last season with 47 points. This season, they have improved their standing, and are now in the 9th position with 11 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses. Strikers Alex Iwobi (7 goals, 3 assists), Raúl Jiménez (9 goals, 3 assists), and Harry Wilson (5 goals, 1 assist) lead the goal campaign for the Cottagers. On the defense side, Antonee Robinson has been a standout player with 10 assists. Fulham have won their last three away games, and have six away wins this season in total.
In other competitions, Fulham has advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Manchester United in 4th round.
Squad
- Goalkeeper: B Leno (1 assist)
- Defenders: Antonee Robinson (10 assists), J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, Issa Diop, Kenny Tete (2 assists), Jorge Cuenca, R. Sessegnon, , Antonee Robinson
- Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (2 goals, 3 assists), Sander Berge, Saša Lukić, Emile Smith Rowe (5 goals, 2 assists), Tom Cairney, H. Reed, Joshua King
- Strikers: Alex Iwobi (7 goals, 3 assists), Raúl Jiménez (9 goals, 3 assists), Harry Wilson (5 goals, 1 assist), Willian, Rodrigo Muniz (5 goals, 1 assist), Adama Traoré (2 goals, 5 assists), Reiss Nelson
New Signings
Striker Willian (Free agent, released from Olympiacos in January 2025)
Injuries Update
- Kenny Tete: Knee injury, return date unconfirmed
Form Guide
Brighton
- Won against Newcastle United 2-1 (FA Cup 5th round, 2nd March)
- Won against AFC Bournemouth 2-1 (26 February)
- Won against Southampton 4-0 (22 February)
- Won against Chelsea 3-0 (15 February)
- Won against Chelsea 2-1 (FA Cup 4th round, 9th February)
Fulham
- Won against Manchester United 1(3)-1(4) (FA Cup 5th round, 2nd March)
- Won against Wolves 2-1 (26 February)
- Lost to Crystal Palace 0-2 (22 February)
- Won against Nottingham Forest 2-1 (15 February)
- Won against Wigan Athletic 2-1 (FA Cup 4th round, 8th February)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Brighton | Stats | Fulham |
| 8 | League position | 9 |
| 11 | Matches Won | 11 |
| 10 | Drawn | 9 |
| 6 | Lost | 7 |
| 43 | Total points | 42 |
| 44 | Goals scored | 40 |
| 39 | Goals conceded | 36 |
| 5 | Goal difference | 4 |
Brighton vs Fulham: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
Both teams have faced each other 21 times. Brighton won seven matches, Fulham won nine, while five games ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Fulham 3–1 Brighton (5 December 2024)
- Fulham 3–0 Brighton (2 March 2024)
- Brighton 1–1 Fulham (29 October 2023)
- Brighton 0–1 Fulham (18 February 2023)
- Fulham 2–1 Brighton (30 August 2022)
Fulham has won four out of the last five meetings while one ended in a draw. However, Brighton is currently on a five-win streak (including FA Cup wins), so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Brighton is averaging 1.63 goals per game this season
- Fulham is maintaining a 1.48 goals-per-match average
- Brighton has kept 8 clean sheets in the Premier League matches, while Fulham has kept 4.
Brighton vs Fulham: Odds as per 7bet
| Brighton (1) | x | Fulham (2) |
| 24/25 | 13/5 | 8/3 |
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