West Ham vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips (30 December)

West Ham is sinking a little deeper as the weeks go by. Beaten successively by Aston Villa 2-3, Manchester City 3-0 and Fulham 0-1, the Hammers have 7 games without a win, 3 draws, 4 defeats. They are stuck in the red zone and are 5 points behind the first non-relegation club. There is clearly reason to question their ability to maintain themselves at the highest level of English football. West Ham are conceding an average of two goals per game this season.

 Brighton's poor form is also starting to last. The Seagulls have not won any of their last 5 matches played against Aston Villa 3-4, West Ham 1-1, Liverpool 2-0, Sunderland 0-0 and Arsenal 2-1 and have fallen to 13th position in the standings, although with a significant lead of 11 points in the red zone. They are generally better on their lawn than on the road during the first part of the season. 

Both sides have been navigating a demanding schedule, and their recent matches reflect the challenges of sustaining form in a congested Premier League calendar. West Ham’s performances have often hinged on key figures like Kudus and Soucek, who were instrumental in their previous meetings with Brighton, including the April encounter where both found the net before the late collapsePremier League. Brighton, on the other hand, have leaned on emerging talents and late‑game energy, with players such as Kaoru Mitoma and Yasin Ayari contributing crucial goals in recent fixturesPremier League. Across the past two months, both teams have shown that they can be dangerous in transition but vulnerable when forced to defend deep for extended periods. This dynamic sets the stage for a matchup where momentum swings could again define the outcome.

With all these elements in play, the upcoming meeting promises to be another tense and tactically layered contest between two sides that know each other well and have produced dramatic encounters in recent seasons. West Ham will look to impose more control than in their previous clashes, while Brighton will aim to exploit spaces with their quick combinations and late surges. Given the patterns of recent matches, the likelihood of goals at both ends feels high, and the balance of play may tilt toward the visitors if they maintain composure in key moments. For this preview, the predicted correct score is 1–2, reflecting Brighton’s recent edge in decisive late‑game situations.

• Summary: West Ham United is going head to head with Brighton & Hove Albion starting on 30 Dec 2025 at 19:30 UTC at London Stadium stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• West Ham Feedinco Rating: 6.68
• Brighton Feedinco Rating: 6.79