Chelsea travel to Brighton on Saturday for a Premier League contest they are expected to win, although their recent form suggests victory is no certainty.
In all competitions, the Blues have drawn their last five matches, scoring just three goals in the process, so they are hardly going into this one with a full head of steam.
Two of those contests were against Championship side Norwich, whilst they were also held to goalless draws at home against Leicester and Arsenal.
Brighton are also struggling at the moment, without a win in four Premier League games and they have not beaten Chelsea since 1933.
When is Brighton vs Chelsea?
The match is on Saturday, January 20 with kick-off at 12.30pm.
What TV channel is Brighton vs Chelsea on?
Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League will be showing the game live with coverage starting at 11.30am.
What is the team news?
Brighton will remain without long-term injury absentees Izzy Brown and Steve Sidwell who are still set to be sidelined for a while.
Antonio Conte will be waiting to hear on the availability of Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas who are both struggling with hamstring injuries but could make it back in time.
After their red cards in the FA Cup in mid-week, both Pedro and Alvaro Morata will be suspended for the match.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)
Chelsea – 8/13
Draw – 29/10
Brighton – 11/2
Head-to-head in last 5 meetings
26 Dec 2017 – Chelsea 2-0 Brighton – Premier League
15 Mar 1989 – Brighton 0-1 Chelsea – Division Two
29 Oct 1988 – Chelsea 2-0 Brighton – Division Two
31 Dec 1983 – Chelsea 1-0 Brighton – Division Two
03 Sep 1983 – Brighton 1-2 Chelsea – Division Two
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