Brighton vs Chelsea predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League match today

The two teams go head to head at the Amex Stadium on New Year’s Day

Chelsea will be looking to build upon their comeback win over rivals Arsenal when they take on Brighton this afternoon.

Frank Lampard's men came from behind to beat the Gunners 2-1 and increase the gap separating them from fifth-placed Manchester United to four points.

Chelsea take on a Brighton side that have managed just one win from their last five games.

Graham Potter's Seagulls beat Bournemouth 2-0 in their outing, and will be hoping to take something from today's fixture as they attempt to further distances themselves from the bottom three.

Here's what you need to know for Brighton vs Chelsea:

Predicted line-ups

Brighton XI: Ryan; Montoya, Webster, Dunk, Burn; Bissouma, Propper; Trossard, Mooy, Jahanbakhsh; Maupay

Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Zouma, Palmieri; Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic; Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham

Prediction

It's hard to know which Chelsea side will turn up, such is their inconsistency, but the manner of the win over Arsenal felt particularly significant and galvanising. I'm expecting a composed and confident display from the visitors - one that will be too much for Brighton to handle.

Brighton 0-2 Chelsea

When is it?

The match kicks off on Wednesday 1 January at 12.30pm.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 1 will be broadcasting the match, with coverage starting at midday. Subscribers will also be able to stream the fixture via the BT Sport app on your smartphone, laptop or tablet.

Frank Lampard celebrates after the win over Arsenal (EPA)

League form

Brighton: WDDLLW

Chelsea: WLLWLW

Odds

Brighton: 29/10

Draw: 11/4

Chelsea: 10/11