Chelsea will be looking to continue their charge up the Premier League table by beating Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues' momentum has been building in recent weeks, with last week’s 3-0 success at West Ham securing back-to-back away wins for the capital club.
Enzo Maresca’s men have since made light work of Barrow in the EFL Cup with a 5-0 stroll to victory in midweek, on a night where both of my bets banked at the Bridge.
Seeking to keep the feelgood factor flowing, Chelsea will look to chalk up a fourth win in succession when Brighton come to town.
The Seagulls made a flying start to the season under new boss Fabian Hurzeler by earning wins against both Everton and Manchester United respectively.
However, they have since drawn their subsequent three league games, the most recent of which against Nottingham Forest brought up my player fouls Bet Builder.
How the bookies view it: Blues to clip Seagulls’ wings
Despite failing to win each of their opening two Premier League home games of the season, Chelsea head into their latest Stamford Bridge assignment as odds-on 4/6 favourites with Betano.
The bookies odds suggest Brighton will taste defeat for the first time this season on Saturday, with a Seagulls success on offer at 10/3 (Betano) while an all square affair west London is also considered unlikely at 31/10 (Betano).
Head to head: Blues bidding for four on the bounce
The two teams crossed paths three times last season, with Chelsea emerging victorious on each occasion.
Both Premier League meetings between the pair last term saw Chelsea triumph alongside BTTS and a repeat here can be backed at 19/10 on Bet 365
Players to watch: Palmer to purr again?
Cole Palmer has registered two goals and four assists across his five Premier League appearances this season, making him a value option for another goal involvement here at 8/11 with UniBet.
Danny Welbeck has notched three times in five top-flight outings this term, and he looks overpriced to add to his tally at 10/3 (Bet 365).
Predicted line-ups
Christopher Nkunku netted a hat-trick against Barrow in midweek but the French forward may have to settle for a place on the bench against Brighton.
Brighton will make the trip to Stamford Bridge without injured quartet Brajan Gruda, James Milner, Matt O'Riley and Solly March.
Chelsea: Sanchez; Fofana, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Hinshelwood; Baleba, Ayari; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Anything else catch the eye?
Carlos Baleba isn’t one to shy away from a challenge and he looks worth backing to commit two or more fouls here at 22/25 on UniBet.
The combative Cameroonian midfielder committed two fouls against Nottingham Forest last Sunday and he collected a yellow card in the process.
It’s also worth noting that Baleba gave away multiple free-kicks in Albion’s away game at Arsenal last month, and he should have plenty of defensive work to get through on his latest trip to the capital given that he will likely be trying to keep a lid on Chelsea talisman Palmer.
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