Brighton vs Fulham avant-première

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The new Premier League season kicks off with an intriguing mid-table clash at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton & Hove Albion host Fulham. Both teams finished just outside the European qualification spots last term and will be eager to start the new campaign with three points.

For Brighton, it’s a chance to extend their remarkable run of opening-day wins, while Fulham will be hoping to overcome a poor record in season openers.

Actualités des matches et forme actuelle

Brighton ended the 2024/25 season strongly, recording three straight victories, but ultimately fell four points short of a top-seven finish. That tally still marked their second-best Premier League points total in club history, underlining steady progress under Fabian Hürzeler. The summer has been one of both optimism and challenge for the Seagulls. Losing João Pedro to Chelsea was a blow, while ongoing speculation about Carlos Baleba’s potential move to Manchester United has created some uncertainty.

Nevertheless, Hürzeler’s side should approach this fixture with confidence. Brighton have won their opening Premier League match in each of the last four seasons – the longest such run in the club’s history – and their style of high-tempo, possession-based football often catches opponents off guard early in the campaign.

Fulham’s off-season has been much quieter. The Cottagers endured a disappointing end to last season, slipping into the bottom half after flirting with the European spots earlier in the campaign. Marco Silva’s side won just once in their final five games, and frustration among fans has grown after a low-key summer transfer window. No major signings have been made, and there is lingering uncertainty over the future of striker Rodrigo Muniz, who has been attracting interest from other clubs.

However, Fulham enter the season on the back of four consecutive pre-season friendly wins, suggesting that they have built some momentum despite their lack of activity in the market.

Historique du face-à-face

Brighton’s record against Fulham in the Premier League was poor until recently. They had failed to win any of their first nine top-flight meetings (D5, L4) before finally breaking that run with a 2-1 victory in March 2025. That result could prove psychologically important for the Seagulls as they look to establish dominance in this fixture.

At the Amex Stadium, Brighton hold the advantage, with Fulham winning just once in their last seven league visits (D3, L3). The home side will be keen to maintain that positive trend.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• Brighton have won five of their last eight home league matches (D2, L1), scoring at least two goals in each victory.
• The Seagulls failed to score in only five Premier League matches last season.
• None of Fulham’s last 18 league games have ended in a draw (W8, L10).
• Fulham had one of the better defensive records away from home last season, conceding just 24 goals – fewer than all but four teams in the division.

These stats point towards a potentially open contest, with Brighton’s home scoring power up against Fulham’s respectable away defensive record.

Acteurs clés à surveiller

Pour Brighton, Kaoru Mitoma remains one of the most exciting attacking talents in the league.

The Japanese winger has a knack for producing decisive moments late in games, with each of his last four Brighton goals arriving beyond the 65th minute in matches featuring four or more goals. His direct dribbling and creativity make him a constant threat.

Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has historically enjoyed playing against Brighton, contributing to six Premier League goals in meetings with the Seagulls (three goals, three assists) – the second-best record against any opponent in his career.

His ability to exploit space between the lines could be crucial for the visitors.

Nouvelles de l'équipe et absents

Brighton could be without defenders Adam Webster and Facundo Buonanotte, who have both been sidelined during pre-season. Their absence could test the Seagulls’ defensive depth early in the campaign.

Fulham appear to have a fully fit squad available for selection, giving Marco Silva options across the pitch as he looks to start the season on a positive note.

Perspectives tactiques

Brighton are likely to stick with their trademark possession-heavy style under Hürzeler, looking to build from the back and create overloads in wide areas for Mitoma and the full-backs to exploit. With João Pedro gone, more responsibility may fall on Danny Welbeck or Evan Ferguson to lead the line and finish the chances created.

Fulham, on the other hand, may focus on a compact defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. Their disciplined away performances last season showed they can frustrate stronger opponents, and Silva’s side may look to capitalise on set-pieces, where Brighton occasionally showed vulnerability.

Analyse des paris

Given that both Brighton and Fulham topped the league last season for matches where both teams scored (71% of games), the “BTTS – Yes” market looks appealing here. Brighton’s strong home scoring record combined with Fulham’s habit of being involved in open contests suggests goals at both ends.

Brighton’s opening-day winning streak and Fulham’s poor record in such fixtures make the home side favourites, but with Fulham’s defensive resilience, this could be a tighter game than some might expect.

Prédiction

Brighton’s home advantage, recent winning habit on opening day, and Fulham’s inconsistency in these fixtures point towards a narrow win for the Seagulls, though the visitors’ counter-attacking threat means a clean sheet is far from guaranteed.

Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Fulham

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