West Ham United welcome Brighton to London Stadium on Tuesday, December 30th, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30 pm, as the festive Premier League programme marches towards the new year.
Under the lights in East London, this midweek contest brings together two sides looking to turn competitive performances into results.
Betting Odds
West Ham United vs Brighton Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
West Ham United | 21/10 | 32% |
Brighton | 23/20 | 47% |
Draw | 12/5 | 29% |
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Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting
West Ham United +1 @ 4/6
Brighton -1 @ 3/1
Handicap Draw +1 @ 3/1
Betting Preview
West Ham United vs Brighton Betting Preview
West Ham United head back to London Stadium eager to turn encouraging passages of play into valuable points. Recent matches have often been settled by small moments, yet displays have highlighted resilience and attacking purpose, especially in home games where intensity and tempo tend to lift.
Brighton arrive having been involved in a series of closely-fought encounters themselves, and recent head-to-head meetings between these sides suggest another competitive affair. With both teams comfortable in possession and willing to play on the front foot, this matchup has the ingredients for a lively contest.
How to Watch
How to Watch West Ham United vs Brighton
The match kicks off at 7.30pm (UK time) on Tuesday, December 30th, at London Stadium. UK and Ireland viewers can tune into Sky Sports Golf to catch the action from London Stadium.
Form Guides
West Ham United Form Guide
West Ham United’s recent run of fixtures has tested them against strong opposition, with several matches decided by narrow margins. A late goal proved the difference against Fulham last time out, while draws away to Brighton and Manchester United earlier in the month underlined the side’s competitive edge.
Under Nuno Espírito Santo, the focus remains on building momentum through disciplined performances and controlled attacking play, with home matches viewed as key opportunities to push forward.
Brighton Form Guide
Brighton have also found results hard to come by in recent weeks, with a sequence of tight games against high-quality opponents. Narrow defeats to Arsenal and Liverpool were accompanied by draws against Sunderland and West Ham United, highlighting their ability to stay competitive.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side continue to play with confidence in possession, although converting chances into wins has proved challenging during this spell.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-Head
Meetings between West Ham United and Brighton have often been closely contested, with draws a common outcome in recent seasons. The reverse fixture earlier this month ended level, while several previous encounters have been settled by the odd goal.
Last 5 Premier League Meetings
07/12/2025: Brighton 1-1 West Ham United
26/04/2025: Brighton 3-2 West Ham United
21/12/2024: West Ham United 1-1 Brighton
02/01/2024: West Ham United 0-0 Brighton
26/08/2023: Brighton 1-3 West Ham United
Team News
Team News & Injury Report
West Ham United will be without Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf as they are away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
Brighton will also be without Carlos Baleba who is representing Cameroon at the AFCON, while Stefanos Tzimas is sidelined with a knee injury. Solly March and Adam Webster are both rated as doubts as they continue their recovery from knee issues.
Betting Tip
West Ham United vs Brighton Betting Tip
From a betting perspective, BOYLE Sports have enhanced West Ham United to win either half, boosted to 6/5 from 11/10.
As the Hammers look to end the calendar year on a high at home and apply sustained pressure in spells, that price stands out as an appealing option for bettors.
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