Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal: match statistics
As league leaders with an impressive record of 19 wins, Arsenal displays significantly superior form compared to 11th-placed Brighton. The Gunners have secured 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches and remain unbeaten, whereas the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 fixtures, averaging 1.2 points per game. Arsenal excels in away matches with a 53% win rate and 40% clean sheets, boasting a superior goal difference (+12 away vs +7 for Brighton at home). Although Brighton can be dangerous on their own turf, averaging 1.57 goals per game, Arsenal possesses a solid defense conceding just 0.87 goals on the road. Given the qualitative advantage, current form, and H2H statistics, Arsenal is the favorite, though Brighton's potential resistance justifies a 25% chance of a draw.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Brighton & Hove Albion play Arsenal in Premier League (England). The match date is 4 March 2026 at 20:30. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Brighton & Hove Albion: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Arsenal: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.37 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Arsenal scores 1.87 and concedes 0.71. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Brighton & Hove Albion 55%, Arsenal 47%. Over 2.5: Brighton & Hove Albion 50%, Arsenal 53%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Arsenal has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.54. Brighton & Hove Albion: 13.0 shots per match, Arsenal: 14.6.
Match halves
Brighton & Hove Albion: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.84. Arsenal: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Brighton & Hove Albion: 76-90+ (16 goals). Arsenal: 31-45+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
As league leaders with an impressive record of 19 wins, Arsenal displays significantly superior form compared to 11th-placed Brighton. The Gunners have secured 2.2 points per game in their last 5 matches and remain unbeaten, whereas the hosts have won only 2 of their last 5 fixtures, averaging 1.2 points per game. Arsenal excels in away matches with a 53% win rate and 40% clean sheets, boasting a superior goal difference (+12 away vs +7 for Brighton at home). Although Brighton can be dangerous on their own turf, averaging 1.57 goals per game, Arsenal possesses a solid defense conceding just 0.87 goals on the road. Given the qualitative advantage, current form, and H2H statistics, Arsenal is the favorite, though Brighton's potential resistance justifies a 25% chance of a draw.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Arsenal is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 3 pts / match - Arsenal
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arsenal is 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.37 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.87 goals / match - Arsenal
Arsenal is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 0.71 goals / match - Arsenal
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 50% (19 of 38 matches).
Arsenal scores in 92% of matches (35 of 38 matches), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Brighton & Hove Albion
Over / Under — Arsenal
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arsenal is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.84 pts / match - Arsenal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Liga | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.58 | 2.75 | ▼ 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 56% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Brighton & Hove Albion 0 - 0 - 1 Arsenal. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal?
The Premier League match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 0:1 Arsenal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal?
Brighton & Hove Albion score 1.37 goals per game on average and Arsenal 1.87. The Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Brighton & Hove Albion's matches and 47% of Arsenal's.
What form are Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal in?
Over the last 5 games Brighton & Hove Albion have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Arsenal 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.