Brighton host Chelsea at the AMEX Stadium on Tuesday night in the race for Europe as the Premier League season heads for a dramatic climax. Brighton v Chelsea best betsDanny Welbeck to score – 15/8 (boost) with Sky BetOver 2.5 goals in the match – 8/13 with Sky BetBrighton win or draw – 8/17 with ToteBrighton clean sheet – 11/4 with ToteBrighton v Chelsea betting tips, predictions, team news, how to watchBrighton v Chelsea head to head overviewDate: Tuesday 21 April 2026Kick-off: 8pmVenue: Amex Stadium, Falmer, UKHow to watch: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDRReferee: Simon HooperLast meeting: Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Sept 27th, 2025, PL)Last 10 league matches: Brighton – 4 wins; Chelsea – 3 wins; Draws – 3Favourite to win: Brighton – 29/20 with Tote Brighton v Chelsea predicted lineupsBrighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Gross, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; WelbeckChelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Pedro, Neto; DelapBrighton v Chelsea predictionChelsea’s defeat at home to Man United on Saturday night has left them in real jeopardy of missing out on Champions League football for next season.The current Club World Cup champions are now six points adrift of fifth placed Liverpool having lost four games on the spin without scoring.This will be a huge worry for Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior who had enjoyed a positive start to life at Stamford Bridge. But the season is danger of tailing off.A win here is paramount to ensure they pull away from the below them, with just three points separating the Blues in sixth and Fulham in 12th place. One of the club’s looking to real in Chelsea is Tuesday’s opponents Brighton.The Seagulls have won four and drawn one of their last five games, with just a point separating the two clubs now. Including as Danny Welbeck-inspired Seagulls bested Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge back in SeptemberThey’ve steadied the ship after manager Fabien Hurzeler was getting some stick in midseason for lack of consistency. Brighton have won the last three meetings against Chelsea in all competitions, including a 3-1 victory in the reverse Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season.Chelsea will have one eye on their FA Cup semi final against Leeds on Sunday, with a chance of making a first final under Rosenior. And the bookies have Hurzeler’s men as the favourites to make it four wins in a row against the Blues. Leapfrog their opponents in the process in this feisty hunt for European qualification. Brighton v Chelsea tipsWelbeck to lead Seagulls to glory Danny Welbeck bagged two goals at Stamford Bridge to help fire Brighton to victory in September. The Blues looked comfortable in the game before Trevoh Chalobah got sent off and Brighton were able to exploit the home sides frailties.Welbeck scored a brace against Liverpool recently and is on 12 goals in the league this season. Could he add another to the tally on Tuesday night?Bet on Danny Welbeck to score – 15/8 (boost) with Sky BetGoals the order of the dayThe head to head record between these two sides have seen over 2.5 goals land in the last six meetings in all competitions.Brighton’s upward trajectory should keep going as they’ve scored in six of their last seven matches. Bet on over 2.5 goals in the match – 8/13 with Sky BetChelsea to fire blanks again Chelsea haven’t scored a goal in 360 minutes of Premier League football. Having lost to nil in each of their last four league matches, could Brighton’s backline leave Rosenior’s men fluffing their lines in front of goal again?Bet on Brighton clean sheet – 11/4 with ToteBrighton v Chelsea latest oddsFind the latest Brighton v Chelsea betting odds here, odds courtesy of Tote and are subject to change.Brighton – 29/20Draw – 13/5Chelsea – 13/8More Premier League predictionsFind more predictions and betting tips from our expert punters in our match previews on the Premier League, Champions League, Championship, League One and more!Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Free Bet OffersSee all the best free bets and betting offers available in the UK over at our dedicated pageSee all free bets18+ gambleaware.org. T&Cs apply