Brighton & Hove Albion vs Swansea City
22nd September 1930hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/4 odds taken 1300 GMT, Tuesday 21 September
Brighton & Hove Albion have made a stunning start in the Premier League, winning four of their opening five matches. Graham Potter’s men are in Carabao Cup action in midweek when Potter’s former club Swansea City travel to the Amex Stadium. Can the Seagulls keep up their fine form and book their spot in the fourth round? We have the latest odds and best predictions for this cup clash.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Preview – Will the Seagulls’ superb form continue?
Graham Potter’s Brighton & Hove Albion have made a blistering start to their 2021-22 season. So far, the Seagulls have won five and lost one of their opening six league and cup matches. Four of those victories have come in the Premier League.
Brighton are flying high in fourth position in the Premier League at present. Potter’s men have taken 12 points from a possible 15, seeing off Burnley, Watford, Brentford and Leicester City. They also beat Cardiff City away from home in the previous round of the EFL Cup.
Brighton will be looking for a third straight league and cup success on Wednesday, and the hosts are the clear favourites with the bookies at just 4/9.
Swansea City Preview – Can the Swans shock the hosts in Sussex?
After taking over at Swansea City from MK Dons in the summer, Russell Martin has had a tough time at the Swansea.com Stadium so far. Martin has guided the Swans to just three wins, with two of those coming in the cup.
In round one, Swansea cruised to a 3-0 victory at Reading, which they followed up with a 4-1 home success over Plymouth Argyle in the second round. Their only EFL Championship victory came away at Bristol City a month back.
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Swansea head to the Amex having drawn three in a row. However, they came from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road last time out. Can they cause an upset on Wednesday?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Swansea City Betting Advice
These two last met in the 2017-2018 Premier League. The Swans were relegated this season, and Brighton did the double over the Welsh side. After a 1-0 win in Wales, the Seagulls thumped the Swans 4-1 at the Amex, with Glenn Murray helping himself to a brace.
When the pair last locked horns in this competition, Swansea ran out comfortable 3-0 winners on home soil in August 2009.
Key Facts – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Swansea City Betting Tip
- Brighton have won five of their opening six league and cup games
- The Seagulls are currently in fourth spot in the Premier League
- Swansea have picked up just one win in eight Championship games this term
Brighton have been sensational at the start of this season, and we fancy Albion to secure another comfortable win in the cup in midweek. Check out the solid price of 5/4 for the home side to win -1.
Three of Brighton’s five wins this season have come with clean sheets. In the previous round, the Seagulls won 2-0 against Swansea’s rivals Cardiff in South Wales. We like the look of 11/2 for Brighton to win 2-0 again in this one.
The best betting odds for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Swansea City
Brighton & Hove Albion to win: 4/9 at Bet365
Draw: 7/2 at Bet365
Swansea City to win: 6/1 at Bet365
