Premier League 25/26: Arsenal vs Brighton Match Preview, Prediction, Live Score & Lineups
League leaders Arsenal (1st) host European-chasing Brighton (8th) in a crucial festive fixture. Viewers are eager to see if the clinical Gunners can overcome their "bogey team" to maintain their title lead.
Where to Watch Arsenal vs Brighton: TV Channel, Start Time?
Competition (round): Premier League (Matchweek 19)
Kick-off (GMT): 15:00, Saturday, 27 December 2025
Stadium, location: Emirates Stadium, London, England
Referee: John Brooks
VAR: Paul Tierney
In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout, but will be shown on NBC Sports in the U.S., JioHotstar in India and Stan Sport in Australia. You can also follow Xscore808 live updates.
Match Facts
Arsenal enters the match at the top of the table with 39 points, closely chased by Manchester City. Brighton sits in 8th place with 26 points, looking to break into the top six.
Brighton has historically been one of the most difficult teams for Arsenal to beat at the Emirates, having secured three wins in their last five visits to this stadium across all competitions.
This match features two of the league's most tactically sophisticated managers. Arsenal’s rigid defensive structure, which has conceded the fewest goals this season, faces Brighton’s fluid, high-possession attacking system.
Both teams are playing their third match in seven days. Arsenal is expected to rely on their bench depth, while Brighton remains boosted by the return of key winger Kaoru Mitoma.
Bukayo Saka is one goal away from his 15th of the season, while Brighton’s Joao Pedro has scored in three consecutive away matches.
Prediction of AI
Based on current form and the fortress-like atmosphere at the Emirates this season, the AI predicts a 2-1 victory for Arsenal.
While Brighton’s ability to dominate possession and exploit spaces will likely result in a goal for the visitors, Arsenal’s superior individual quality and set-piece dominance are expected to provide the winning edge. However, given the historical difficulty Arsenal faces in this fixture, a 1-1 draw is considered a high-probability alternative if the Gunners fail to capitalize on early chances.
