This Jablonec vs Brighton preview looks ahead to Thursday’s UEFA Conference League matchday-two clash at the Stadion Strelnice in Jablonec nad Nisou, with kick-off at 17:45 WAT. It is the first-ever meeting between the Czech side and the Seagulls.
Our Jablonec vs Brighton prediction weighs the competition’s form team against a Jablonec side that has conceded in all six of its home league games this season. Brighton arrive top of the table after a 4-0 matchday-one rout of Kauno Zalgiris and a 5-0 derby demolition of Crystal Palace, while Jablonec lost 3-2 at Freiburg on matchday one.
Jablonec vs Brighton Match Preview
Brighton are the form team of the Conference League: five straight wins in all competitions, four consecutive clean sheets, and top of the table after the 4-0 matchday-one rout of Kauno Zalgiris. The 5-0 derby demolition of Crystal Palace on 18 October underlined their momentum, while Jablonec lost 3-2 at Freiburg on matchday one and have conceded in all six home league games. For more on the competition, see our Shakhtar D vs Crystal Palace prediction. All of which feeds into this Jablonec vs Brighton prediction.
Team Recent Form
Jablonec: L-L-W-W-D
- 18 Oct: Jablonec 2-3 Viktoria Plzen (L)
- 15 Oct: SC Freiburg 3-2 Jablonec (L) – UECL
- 10 Oct: Zbrojovka Brno 0-1 Jablonec (W)
- 2 Oct: Dukla Prague 0-1 Jablonec (W) – Czech Cup
- 20 Sep: Jablonec 1-1 Fastav Zlin (D)
Brighton: W-W-W-W-W (unbeaten in 7)
- 18 Oct: Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace (W) – PL
- 15 Oct: Brighton 4-0 Kauno Zalgiris (W) – UECL
- 10 Oct: Sunderland 0-2 Brighton (W) – PL
- 19 Sep: Brighton 3-0 Arsenal (W) – PL
- 16 Sep: Manchester United 2-3 Brighton (W) – Carabao Cup
Key Stats
- Brighton have won five straight matches, keeping four consecutive clean sheets.
- Jablonec have conceded in all six of their home league games this season.
- Thursday’s game is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
0-3 — Brighton’s attack is flying and their defence is watertight; Jablonec’s leaky home record points to a comfortable away win.
Jablonec vs Brighton H2H
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
- There have been no previous fixtures between them in any competition.
- Jablonec lost their European opener 3-2 at Freiburg on matchday one.
- Brighton won theirs 4-0 against Kauno Zalgiris.
Pre Game Odds
The odds for this Jablonec vs Brighton prediction make the visitors overwhelming favourites (mrfixitstips, 21 Oct). Check the final odds before placing your bets.
- Brighton win: 1/3 (also 1.33 with ghanasoccernet, 4/13 or 1.31 with footballwhispers)
- Draw: 19/4
- Jablonec win: 19/2
- Over 2.5 goals: 8/15
- BTTS Yes: 13/14
Team News Jablonec
Jablonec are without Lamin Jawo (broken hand), Kevin-Prince Milla (broken leg) and Jan Suchan. Goalkeeper Klemen Mihelak is a doubt but is back in training.
Team News Brighton
Brighton are without Evan Ferguson (ankle), Femi Azeez, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer and Zadok Yohanna. There are no suspensions.
Predicted lineups are via Khel Now (21 Oct) and are presented as possible:
Possible Jablonec XI (4-2-3-1): Hanus; Cedidla, Tekijaski, Pavlovic, Sobol; Nebyla, Sedlacek; Kuol, Zorvan, Tchanturishvili; Rusek.
Possible Brighton XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli; Gross, Andres; Gomez, Ayari, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
Rusek was on target for Jablonec at Freiburg on matchday one, while Kostoulas was the star of Brighton’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. Gross, Hinshelwood and Kostoulas all have three Premier League goals this season.
Jablonec vs Brighton Betting Tips
Our Jablonec vs Brighton prediction serves up three betting tips:
- Tip 1 – Result: Brighton win.
- Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: No.
