Chelsea is in 13th place with 16 points. Brighton is in 8th place with 22 points. The Blues are off a 4-1 los to Newcastle. Manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted that it was Chelsea's "worst game" of the season so far. Chelsea is still favored and there's good reason for that. The Newcastle loss will make for a motivated home squad for today's match. Brighton has defensive issues. Chelsea will take advantage and bounce back with a victory.