Match analysis
EnglandPremier League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League fixture.
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PajimonWonThe pickDraw
Alright, let's braai and talk some footie! West Ham versus Brighton on December 30th is a proper mid-season scrap. The Hammers are sitting in the relegation zone with just 13 points, while Brighton are comfortably mid-table on 24. On paper, it looks like a mismatch, but football…
Value VinnyWonThe pickDraw
The Premier League's festive fixture congestion throws up an intriguing clash at the London Stadium, where 18th-placed West Ham host 12th-placed Brighton. On paper, this looks like a straightforward assignment for the visitors, but the numbers tell a more nuanced story—one where…
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickDraw
The Premier League's festive schedule brings us a intriguing clash at the London Stadium as 18th-placed West Ham host 12th-placed Brighton. On paper, this looks like a straightforward assignment for the visitors, who sit comfortably mid-table with an 11-point cushion over their…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickUnder 2 5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this one. West Ham, sitting 18th and in the relegation mire, welcome Brighton, who are comfortably mid-table in 12th. On paper, it's a classic 'need the points more' versus 'hard to beat' scenario. West Ham's form makes for grim reading…
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A battle of contrasts, this is. At the London Stadium, a struggling West Ham welcomes a mid-table Brighton. The table tells a story of struggle and stability, but deeper we must look. Eighteenth, West Ham sits, with only three victories all season. Thirteen points from eighteen…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| West HamHome | Rating | BrightonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,485 | Overall | 1,624 |
| 1,480 | Match venue | 1,553 |
| 1,480 | At home | 1,618 |
| 1,505 | Away | 1,553 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,487 | Attack | 1,582 |
| 1,506 | Defence | 1,577 |
| 1,481 | Home attack | 1,562 |
| 1,500 | Away attack | 1,556 |
| 1,492 | Home defence | 1,571 |
| 1,514 | Away defence | 1,549 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,063 | Goal environment | 1,690 |
| 1,830 | Home goals | 1,575 |
| 1,733 | Away goals | 1,615 |
| 1,474 | Possession | 1,507 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,484 | Set-piece attack | 1,505 |
| 1,485 | Set-piece defence | 1,505 |
| 1,474 | Close games | 1,581 |
| 1,487 | Winning margin | 1,638 |
Match venue compares West Ham at home with Brighton away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
West Ham1:1Brighton1:1
