In 2021 Chelsea delighted their fans. The team won the Champions League and confidently passed the group round of the new championship of the main club competition in Europe. After a draw in the last round with Zenit (3:3), the capitals advanced to the playoffs from second place, losing only to the difficult Juventus. London continues its tournament path in the English League Cup, where, after a success in a duel with Southampton, they made it to the semifinals of this championship. The team started successfully in the Premier League, but they could not keep the pace, which brought a series of unsuccessful matches. All this allowed the reigning champion to take the first position. Prior to this game, the Blues chalked up 12 victories and six peaceful outcomes, bringing in 42 points, which is eight less than Man City. It is impossible not to note the second best indicator of the team in the league in terms of the quality of defense, which missed only 14 times. After defeating Aston Villa (3:1), Londoners lost tournament points in a duel with Brighton (1:1). Silva, Loftus-Chick, Christensen, James and Chilwell, who has a knee injury, will not be able to enter the field today.
Brighton has held one round longer in the League Cup this year than their opponent today. After success with Cardiff and Swansea, the Seagulls were unable to cope in the round of 16 against Leicester, who lost on penalties. In the English Championship, Graham Potter’s wards scored five successful matches in 18 rounds and drew nine times, which brought 24 points and a place at the equator of the standings. This week the guests beat Brentford with a score 2:0 and drew 1:1 with Chelsea. Lokadia, Trossard, Sarmiento and Dank, who has a knee injury, will not be able to enter the field today. More soccer probability prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
