West Ham have won only one of their last 17 meetings with Brighton, dating back to 2012 when the pair were in the Championship.
The Seagulls have thereby never lost at the London Stadium in eight previous visits, albeit six of these have been draws.
West Ham vs Brighton preview
West Ham United have spent only three of the last 33 seasons outside the top-flight, this their 14th consecutive campaign in the Premier League, but that sequence is under serious threat. On Saturday, the Irons were beaten 1-0 by Fulham at home, the afternoon's only goal coming a mere five minutes from time. Shortly after being appointed, Nuno Espírito Santo oversaw back-to-back home wins over Newcastle and Burnley in early-November, but the Hammers are without a win in seven subsequently, losing the last three on the spin.
As a result, West Ham remain in the relegation zone, now a daunting five points from safety. This though is the start of a crucial week, given that they'll visit rock-bottom Wolves on Saturday, before welcoming Nottingham Forest, the team they're seeking to chase down, to East London in a week's time. The Hammers very nearly beat Brighton just 23 days ago, denied all three points in Sussex by a stoppage time equaliser, but Nuno's team could desperately do with all three this time.
Brighton & Hove Albion meantime aren't exactly in great form themselves. On Saturday, the Seagulls were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal across the capital, with Diego Gómez setting up a grand-stand finish, during which period Yankuba Minteh was denied an equaliser by a stunning save.
Nevertheless, Fabian Hürzeler's team are now without a win in five, while the German manager has failed to win any of his 11 Premier League games in December, two of which have been 1-1 draws with West Ham. Overall, 18 games into this campaign, Brighton have won six, drawn six and lost six, very much destined for a mid-table finish it would appear. Well, West Ham would certainly settle for mid-table serenity, but who will end their ongoing winless streak in East London on Tuesday?
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 64.
- West Ham United Wins: 19. Draws: 23. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 22.
West Ham team news
Kyle Walker-Peters and Oliver Scarles will once again be deployed at full-back, given that first-choice duo Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf are at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nuno Espírito Santo could also once again deploy a strikerless formation, featuring Crysencio Summerville and Lucas Paquetá, with Callum Wilson seemingly not trusted by the manager.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-3-1-2): Areola; Walker-Peters, Todibo, Kilman, Scarles; Potts, Magassa, Fernandes, Paquetá; Bowen, Summerville.
West Ham player to watch vs Brighton
Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock in Brighton earlier this month, his second career goal against the Seagulls, but the captain will continue to be the Hammers' main attacking threat.
Brighton team news
Fabian Hürzeler is without Carlos Baleba due to AFCON as well as Adam Webster, Solly March and Stefanos Tzimas because of injury, but Kaoru Mitoma could be back in the matchday squad, after missing Saturday's visit to Arsenal with illness.
Diego Coppola was a surprise starter at the weekend, with Brighton operating out of a back three, while Danny Welbeck hasn't started either of the last two matches due to a back injury.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Ayari, Minteh, Gruda, Kadıoğlu; Georginio.
Brighton player to watch vs West Ham
Georginio Rutter's stoppage time scrambled finish salvaged a share of the spoils against West Ham in Sussex just over three weeks ago, only his ninth goal for the club, but can he increase that tally?
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction
We are backing Brighton to win in East London, given their impressive record in this fixture, as well as the fact West Ham appear doomed for the drop: West Ham United 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion.
West Ham vs Brighton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch West Ham United vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV channel?
West Ham United vs Brighton in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Golf
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch West Ham United vs Brighton in the Premier League on live streaming?
West Ham United vs Brighton in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for West Ham United vs Brighton in the Premier League?
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Tuesday 30 December 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (ET) & 11:30 (PT).