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Midweek brings another action-packed round of fixtures from the highest tier of professional football in England.
A breathless schedule has four games on Tuesday, and five on Wednesday, with the spare played on Thursday evening. We focus on the match played under the bright lights in East Sussex, where Brighton aim to derail Arsenal's title charge.
The home team have shown only glimpses of their true ability so far this season. A lack of consistency means they are much closer to the relegation zone than the UEFA Champions League places.
Unsurprisingly, the locals are underdogs to bank all three points when title-chasing Arsenal arrive. The Seagulls did beat Man Utd and draw with Man City in 2026.
Arsenal hit the front early in the Premier League title race, but now have a rejuvenated Man City for company.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has learned the hard way that a title is won over 38 games, ensuring he'll continue to push his players hard down the home straight. Keep reading as betting analyst Frank Monkhouse guides you through his best bets.
Brighton v Arsenal tips
Under 3.5 goals @ 4/11 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Total goals - under 3.5
Our first bet is on Brighton v Arsenal to produce fewer than four goals. You'll find this one in the total goals market on the bet365 app. Simply click the odds attached to under 3.5 goals to add to your bet slip, input a stake, check, and confirm.
Your wager is now live, and you don't need to worry about the match-winner for now. You're counting the goals scored.
The head-to-head stats available at Flashscore show backing under 3.5 goals would've landed you a profit when Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 in North London two days after Christmas.
The teams also met in the League Cup late last year, when Arteta's side eased to a 2-0 home win. That places us in a strong position and suggests our bet has a real chance.
Digging deeper into the H2H adds more confidence. Under 3.5 goals was a winning prediction in each of the previous seven games involving the Seagulls and Gunners.
That run goes back to May 2023. The locals opened the month with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest here, while Arsenal beat Chelsea by the same scoreline at the Emirates Stadium.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 4/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll land a winner if this match ends with fewer than four goals scored.
Match winner - Arsenal
We're picking sides for our second prediction, taking Arsenal to defeat Brighton and strengthen their position.
The Gunners haven't always had things their own way in this fixture, taking just two of six points against Brighton last term.
Both meetings in the 2024/25 campaign ended in 1-1 draws. Another share won't suit either manager on Wednesday.
Let's keep things simple. Brighton are the home team, but they started the week in the bottom half of the table.
Arsenal are long-term leaders of the league, enjoy a five-point cushion over nearest rivals Man City, and travel in sparkling form. The visitors have won three and drawn two of their previous five EPL starts, including a solid derby win over Spurs.
It's also worth knowing that Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five visits to this stadium, going back to December 2020.
During that run, we've seen the Londoners keep three clean sheets. Given the stats and league position of both clubs, the odds on an away win are better than I expected. Add Arsenal to your midweek accas, and they should do a job.
Tip: Arsenal win @ 8/13 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Arsenal beat Brighton, you beat the bookies.
Anytime scorer - Saka
Looking for a bet at higher odds? We've got you covered with Bukayo Saka to score anytime. With this wager, you'll bank a profit if the 24-year-old London finds the net.
A stunning strike in the opening exchanges pays the same as a tap-in with 90 minutes on the clock. Your bet is live for the entire time Saka is on the field of play, and he's always a threat.
Saka hasn't been as consistent as he would've hoped this season. His most recent goal came against Wolves at Molineux in February. He was also on target at the Stadium of Light late last year.
There were slight concerns over Saka's fitness reported in the media recently, but he featured against both Spurs and Chelsea. Arteta has confidence in his number seven.
Dipping back into the Brighton v Arsenal stats, we see Saka scored in that 2-0 League Cup win, netting on 76 minutes. Wednesday won't be easy, but Arsenal are in fine form.
They'll need their big-name players to deliver, and Saka has the talent to fire his side to victory. He has scored two goals in the last five renewals of this popular fixture.
Tip: Saka to score @ 15/8 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Arsenal's Saka to score at least one goal against Brighton on Wednesday evening.
Brighton v Arsenal odds
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