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Brighton vs. Arsenal Odds, Picks, Predictions: Premier League Blockbuster Expected to End Year in Style

Emanuel Rosu

Last Updated: December 30, 2022 9:52 AM EST • 2 min 15 sec read.

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates his goal against Watford.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates his goal against Watford. Photo by Nigel Keene/ProSportsImages/DPPI via AFP.

Thirsty to score and happy with their Boxing Day performances, Brighton and Arsenal are ready for a proper clash to end 2022. Check out our favorite pick for the Premier League clash between Brighton and Arsenal.

Arsenal top the Premier League table and are dreaming to win their first title in 20 years. Mikel Arteta and his boys are on a mission in Brighton and will aim to take the three points back home, as Manchester City are five points behind in the Premier League table and look to close the gap.

Brighton are fresh from beating Southampton 3-1 on Boxing Day, with the chemistry between recently appointed Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi and his players finally hitting an adequate level.

This should be a great game to watch even for neutrals, considering the football the two teams are set to offer.

Here is our Brighton vs. Arsenal pick (odds via BetMGM; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

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Brighton vs. Arsenal Game Info

Date: Saturday, Dec. 31, 12:30 p.m. ET
Coverage: NBC, nbcsports.com
Location: American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex
Weather: 52 degrees, 70% chance of precipitation, 27-mph winds

Brighton vs. Arsenal Odds Analysis

Arsenal are clearly the favorites in this confrontation, but Brighton are a tricky opponent. Odds range from +105 to +110 for an Arsenal win at the major sportsbooks.

A Brighton triumph sits at +240 to +250, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best return.

Arsenal are on a four-match winning streak, but their run might face a strong challenge when they travel south to play Brighton.

FanDuel Sportsbook has both teams to score at -144, and it also offers a double chance bet on Brighton or draw at -145.

Meanwhile, BetMGM hosts some very interesting parlays. A bet on Arsenal winning while scoring at least twice and having at least five corners returns +300. Going for an Arsenal win with the Gunners netting first and Eddie Nketiah scoring pays +350.

Brighton vs. Arsenal Pick

Both teams to score + Over 2.5 goals + Over 7.5 corners (+150 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The BetMGM parlay builder offers many opportunities for the Brighton vs. Arsenal clash.

It’s expected that the match will be played on a wet evening on the English coast, but that shouldn’t affect the quality of the football. Both Arsenal and Brighton love to play for goals. The managers of the two teams, Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi, are influenced by Pep Guardiola’s philosophy and principles, so this game can’t be boring.

There have been Over 2.5 goals scored in Brighton’s last five games. Arsenal are traveling to face them in top form, having won eight of their last nine outings in the Premier League.

Arsenal don’t have a fantastic record when facing Brighton but will look to profit from the absences of Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister and continue their chase of the EPL title.

If you’re considering a more adventurous parlay, you could go for both teams scoring, Over 3.5 goals, and Over 9.5 corners at +400. Are you after even more spice? You can add Bukayo Saka scoring for a +825 return.

Brighton vs. Arsenal Best Odds

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsPointsBet
Arsenal: +110Arsenal: +105Arsenal: +110Arsenal: +105Arsenal: +105
Brighton: +255Brighton: +250Brighton: +240Brighton: +250Brighton: +250

Brighton vs. Arsenal pick made 12/30 /2022 at 12:02 p.m. ET.

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Emanuel Rosu
Emanuel Rosu has freelanced as a soccer specialist for the BBC, The Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal, and the New York Times. He's part of the "Ballon d'Or" jury, representing Romania in the vote that rewards the best soccer player in the world each year. He is based in Bucharest, Romania.