Brighton vs Arsenal

Premier LeagueRound 20

Brighton

1–1

90:00

Full time

Arsenal

American Express StadiumFalmer, East Sussex

A. TaylorReferee

Scorers1João Pedro61′ P

Scorers1E. Nwaneri16′

Brighton vs Arsenal was played in Premier League (Round 20) on Saturday 4 January 2025 at 19:30 (GMT+2) at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, refereed by A. Taylor, and ended 1-1.

Match Timeline

AllHighlights

BrightonArsenal

First half

16′

E. NwaneriGoal0-1Assist: Mikel Merino

45+1′

E. NwaneriYellow card

Second half

Off M. O'RileyOn G. Rutter

Off B. GrudaOn Y. Minteh

46′

Off E. NwaneriOn Gabriel Martinelli

João PedroPenalty goal1-1

61′

Off S. AdingraOn K. Mitoma

62′

J. VeltmanYellow card

64′

Off JorginhoOn M. Ødegaard

Off IgorOn A. Webster

66′

Y. MintehYellow card

82′

84′

Mikel MerinoYellow card

90′

R. CalafioriYellow card

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Top Trends

Drawn from head-to-head results and each team's latest matches

Brighton to scoreFrom the latest Brighton resultsBrighton scored in every one of the last 5 matches⁦5/5⁩100%

Brighton to score

From the latest Brighton results

Brighton scored in every one of the last 5 matches

⁦5/5⁩Hits

100%Rate

Brighton

Brighton unbeatenFrom the latest Brighton resultsBrighton were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Brighton unbeaten

From the latest Brighton results

Brighton were unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Brighton

Over 2.5From the latest Brighton resultsOver 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 Brighton matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Over 2.5

From the latest Brighton results

Over 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 Brighton matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Brighton

Arsenal to winFrom the latest Arsenal resultsArsenal won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)⁦4/5⁩80%

Arsenal to win

From the latest Arsenal results

Arsenal won 4 of the last 5 matches (80%)

⁦4/5⁩Hits

80%Rate

Arsenal

Brighton to winFrom the latest Brighton resultsBrighton won 3 of the last 5 matches (60%)⁦3/5⁩60%

Brighton to win

From the latest Brighton results

Brighton won 3 of the last 5 matches (60%)

⁦3/5⁩Hits

60%Rate

Brighton

Both teams scoreFrom the latest Brighton resultsBoth teams scored in 3 of the last 5 Brighton matches (60%)⁦3/5⁩60%

Both teams score

From the latest Brighton results

Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 Brighton matches (60%)

⁦3/5⁩Hits

60%Rate

Brighton

Over 2.5From the latest Arsenal resultsOver 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 Arsenal matches (60%)⁦3/5⁩60%

Over 2.5

From the latest Arsenal results

Over 2.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 Arsenal matches (60%)

⁦3/5⁩Hits

60%Rate

Arsenal

Arsenal to winIn head-to-headArsenal won 11 of 22 head-to-head meetings (50%)⁦11/22⁩50%

Arsenal to win

In head-to-head

Arsenal won 11 of 22 head-to-head meetings (50%)

⁦11/22⁩Hits

50%Rate

Arsenal

Biggest winBiggest goal marginBiggest head-to-head win by Brighton, ⁦3–0⁩⁦3–0⁩

Biggest win

Biggest goal margin

Biggest head-to-head win by Brighton, ⁦3–0⁩

⁦3–0⁩

Brighton

Smart Facts

22Previous meetings between the two teams in all competitions

2.7Average goals per match between the two teams

50%of recent meetings ended in a win for Arsenal

55%of the meetings saw both teams score

55%of the meetings finished with 3+ goals

2013Oldest recorded meeting between the two teams

8Brighton in the table · 61 pts from 38 games

2Arsenal in the table · 74 pts from 38 games

3.0Brighton goals per game over the last 5 matches (7 conceded)

1.8Arsenal goals per game over the last 5 matches (6 conceded)

Win Probability

Brighton

39%

Draw

28%

Arsenal

33%

Most likely reasons

Preliminary analysis (home advantage) — updates when the model is available.

Team Stars

Top-rated player of each team from match stats

João PedroBrightonForward7.9

Rating

7.9

Goals

1

Assists

0

Shots (on target)

⁦1 (1)⁩

Accurate passes

⁦15/18 · 83%⁩

Key passes

0

Duels won

7

Minutes

90

D. RiceArsenalMidfielder8.0

Rating

8.0

Goals

0

Assists

0

Shots (on target)

⁦1 (1)⁩

Accurate passes

⁦48/56 · 86%⁩

Key passes

4

Duels won

4

Minutes

90

VS

Team Form

Last 5 matches

BrightonLDWWW

ArsenalWWWWL

Match momentum

Pressure over match minutes

Brighton45%

Even contest — closely matched

Arsenal55%

0'90'90'

45%Possession55%

84Attacks106

36Dangerous attacks44

11Shots9

4Shots on target3

2Corners5

Scoring Periods

BrightonHome

2goals

15'30'45'60'75'90'

ArsenalAway

Attack Direction

BrightonFocus: left flank

Left wing43%

Center29%

Right wing29%

ArsenalFocus: right flank

Left wing25%

Center25%

Right wing50%

L 43%C 29%R 29%

R 50%C 25%L 25%

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Match info

Date04/01 · 19:30

RoundRegular Season - 20

StadiumAmerican Express Stadium · Falmer, East Sussex

RefereeA. Taylor

Capacity31,872 seats

CompetitionPremier League

Half time0–1

Full time1–1

Coach · BrightonF. Hürzeler

Coach · ArsenalM. Arteta

Match officials

• Anthony TaylorReferee · England Yellow / match 4.31Red / match 0.21Penalties / match 0.27Basis: SportMonks, 154 matches over 32 recorded seasons
• Gary BeswickAssistant referee 1 · England
• Adam NunnAssistant referee 2 · England