Football Result

Yasin Ayari 13'
Kaoru Mitoma 89'
Carlos Baleba 90'+2'
Mohammed Kudus 48'
Tomás Soucek 83'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
57.6%
23.8%
18.6%
We made the right call.
Power Comparison in the League
0.597
0.545
Game Stats
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots
16
12
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Fouls
7
9
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
8
1
Offsides
4
3
Saves
2
6
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
3-5-2


Location
American Express Stadium, Falmer, England
Attendance
31,499
2025-04-27 | Game Summary

In an exciting English Premier League match at the American Express Stadium on April 26, 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion defeated West Ham United 3-2. Brighton, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation, dominated possession with 52.9% and registered 16 total shots, 9 of which were on target. West Ham, employing a 3-5-2 formation, had 12 shots with 4 on target. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring for Brighton in the 13th minute. West Ham responded after the break with Mohammed Kudus scoring in the 48th minute. Tomáš Souček put West Ham ahead in the 83rd minute, but late goals from Kaoru Mitoma (89') and Carlos Baleba (90'+2') secured the victory for Brighton. Both teams received one yellow card each, while West Ham committed slightly more fouls (9) compared to Brighton (7).
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Brighton win, which aligned with the actual result. The AI model did not anticipate a balanced game, and Brighton's higher team rate (0.597) compared to West Ham (0.545) suggested their advantage. The pre-game win probabilities were 57.6% for Brighton and 18.6% for West Ham, indicating a strong expectation for a home victory.
Brighton's recent form has been inconsistent, with multiple losses and draws in their previous English Premier League and English FA Cup matches. Their next game is at home against Newcastle United. Newcastle's recent form has been better, including a dominant win over Crystal Palace, but they lost the last match against Aston Villa. West Ham's recent form is also patchy, with several draws and losses. Their next game is at home against Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham form is also not consistent recently.
Looking at the head-to-head record, Brighton has struggled against West Ham recently, while in previous head-to-head games Brighton had the advantage. The game against West Ham continues Brighton's inconsistent performance, while West Ham will be looking to improve on recent results in their next match. Brighton will need to improve their defensive record, evidenced by conceding multiple goals in recent games, if they want to get a better result.

2025-04-25 | Pre-game insights

On April 26, 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion will host West Ham United at the American Express Stadium in an English Premier League clash. AI predicts a victory for the home side, assigning them a 57.6% win probability, significantly higher than West Ham's 18.6%. Brighton's recent form has been inconsistent, but their overall team rating of 0.597 suggests a slight edge. Keep an eye on Brighton's young midfielder, widely regarded as one of the league's most promising talents. West Ham, with a team rating of 0.545, will be relying on their experienced striker to find the back of the net. The AI gives a 23.8% chance of a draw, but Brighton's home advantage could be the deciding factor. Will the AI be correct in its bold prediction?

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance