West Ham United have won only one of their last 16 meetings with Brighton, losing seven, with the Hammers winning only two of their last 14 visits to Sussex, dating back to 1978.
Brighton vs West Ham preview
After a spirited point in mid-week, can West Ham United climb out of the relegation zone? On Thursday night, then Hammers battled to a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. It certainly was not a classic, but Soungoutou Magassa's late equaliser, lashing home into an empty net after Jarrod Bowen had flicked a corner across goal, saw them pinch a point.
Despite this, Nuno Espírito Santo's side remain in the relegation zone, having not won any of their last five away games, dating back to August when they beat Nuno's Nottingham Forest. The Irons are therefore two points from safety, and their next two matches are against the teams currently second and third, namely Aston Villa and Manchester City. Thus, they really need to pick up something here.
As for Brighton & Hove Albion, they start the weekend seventh, but are looking to get back on track after seeing their unbeaten streak come to end. On Wednesday, despite leading 2-0 inside half an hour, the Seagulls were beaten 4-3 by Aston Villa; Jan Paul van Hecke bagging a brace in vain.
Before this, Fabian Hürzeler's team had collected ten points from the previous 12 available, beaten only by Manchester United across their last nine matches. This all means the Albion are very much in the hunt for European qualification, seeking to avoid back-to-back home Premier League defeats for the first time since May 2024. Here, Brighton are certainly favourites to beat West Ham.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 63.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 22. Draws: 22. West Ham United Wins: 19.
Brighton team news
Fabian Hürzeler remains without Adam Webster, Yasin Ayari, James Milner, Georginio Rutter, Solly March and Kaoru Mitoma due to injury, but he does have options from which to choose.
In the absence of Mitoma, Maxim De Cuyper is likely to keep his place on the left-wing, in front of Ferdi Kadıoğlu, while Danny Welbeck will return, after Stefanos Tzimas led the line against Aston Villa.
Mats Wieffer, Diego Gómez and Carlos Baleba are all one booking away from missing next weekend's trip to Anfield.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, Kadıoğlu; Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Gómez, De Cuyper; Welbeck.
Brighton player to watch vs West Ham
Danny Welbeck has seven Premier League goals to his name this season, while he has netted seven times in his career against West Ham, so can he add to this tally?
West Ham team news
Lucas Paquetá can return, having served a one-match suspension against Manchester United on Thursday, while Oliver Scarles, Igor and Crysencio Summerville are all injured.
Konstantinos Mavropanos partnered Jean-Clair Todibo at the back at Old Trafford, chosen over Max Kilman.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-3-3): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Potts, Magassa, Fernandes; Bowen, Paquetá, Wilson.
West Ham player to watch vs Brighton
Jarrod Bowen has only ever scored once in ten meetings with Brighton, so can he improve that ratio?
Brighton vs West Ham prediction
We are backing Brighton for a comfortable victory here, likely to make home advantage count against a West Ham side lacking quality across the pitch: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 West Ham United.
Brighton vs West Ham FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Brighton vs West Ham in the Premier League on TV channel?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Brighton vs West Ham in the Premier League on live streaming?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton vs West Ham in the Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).