Arsenal vs Brighton on October 30, 2025 Predicted final score: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton

The match Arsenal vs Brighton in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup 2025/2026 will be held at the Emirates Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 02:45 am on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

This matchup is between the top team in the Premier League and a team that performed amazingly in the cup.

Arsenal enters this stage after defeating Portvale 2-0. Brighton, on the other hand, performed wildly after consecutive wins over Oxford United and Barnsley with the same score of 6-0. These two games not only showcased the acuity of the Seagulls' forward line but also set new records in the competition's history.

For Arsenal, the EFL Cup trophy could be the perfect complement to their ambitions this season. The team coached by Mikel Arteta now looks more mature and stable in all aspects, and is even starting to be considered a strong contender for titles in various competitions. Although Arsenal last won the League Cup in 1993, the depth of Arsenal's current squad puts them in a very competitive position.

Last weekend's victory against Crystal Palace made Arsenal even more confident. Ebriche Eze's only goal ensured their three points in the London derby and extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to ten games. They haven't even conceded a goal in their last five games.

However, Brighton came to London with high morale. Fabian Helzell's side may have failed to maintain their momentum after losing 4-2 to Manchester United in the Premier League, but their performance in the Carabao Cup should not be underestimated. Diego Gomez beat Barnsley with four goals, the first time anyone has achieved this in the Carabao Cup since Julio Baptista did it for Arsenal in 2007.

Despite this, Brighton are not in a good position in the fourth round of the English Championship. They have not reached the quarter-finals since the 1978/79 season, often being eliminated at this stage. That fact puts more pressure on Heltzel to make history.

Brighton at least have good memories at the Emirates Stadium. They eliminated Arsenal in the third round two years ago and last season's Premier League clash ended in a draw. This could give the Seagulls a shot in the arm in the upcoming games.

At home, Arteta will certainly need to manage his rotations wisely. Against the backdrop of a tight schedule and a long injury list, this game could be an opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities without lowering the team's performance standards.

Predicting Arsenal's starting XI against Brighton

Brighton striker Danny Willock scores against Chelsea on Saturday, 27 September 2025 (c) Brighton & Hove Albion official website picture

Arsenal lost some key figures after their win over Crystal Palace. William Saliba, Declan Risha, Ricardo Calaffrey and Gabriel Martinelli have suffered minor injuries and may be rested. They join Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Noni Maduk and Gabriel Jesus who previously suffered a knee injury.

In terms of Brighton, Kaoru Mikasa, Joel Veltman and Braian Gruda have begun to recover and may return to the team lineup, while Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and Adam Webster still need to be absent for a long time. Diego Gomez and James Milner are expected to return to the starting XI to add experience and acumen to the front line.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Schili; Eze, Norgaard, Merino; Nwanrari, Yokier, Trossard

Coach: Mikel Arteta

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Smith; Wolfer, Dank, Boscari, de Cooper; Milner, Yayari; Gomez, Root, Main; Welbeck

Coach: Fabian Huzler

Arsenal vs. Brighton matchup

Last 5 matches

05/01/25 Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

31/08/24 Arsenal 1-1 Brighton

06/04/24 Brighton 0-3 Arsenal

17/12/23 Arsenal 2-0 Brighton

14/05/23 Arsenal 0-3 Brighton

Arsenal's last 5 games

26/10/25 Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace

22/10/25 Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid

18/10/25 Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

04/10/25 Arsenal 2-0 West Ham

02/10/25 Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos

Brighton's last 5 games

25/10/25 Manchester United 4-2 Brighton

18/10/25 Brighton 2-1 Newcastle

05/10/25 Wolves 1-1 Brighton

27/09/25 Chelsea 1-3 Brighton

24/09/25 Barnsley 0-6 Brighton

Arsenal vs Brighton Score Prediction

Without the pressure of European competitions, Brighton can go all out at the Emirates Stadium. Their creative forward line can test the currently very solid Arsenal defence.

However, Arsenal are still favorites. Despite the rotation, their individual abilities and overall performance are still superior. Arsenal are expected to advance to the quarter-finals by a narrow margin.

Predict the final score: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton