Jablonec v Brighton Prediction: Will the Seagulls’ Impressive Form Continue?

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash between Jablonec and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Our Prediction: Brighton -1 Handicap (17/20) | Jablonec 0-2 Brighton (6/1)

Brighton & Hove Albion will be hoping to justify their status as strong favourites when they travel to face Jablonec in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League action.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa Conference League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:

Jablonec v Brighton & Hove Albion – Thursday, 5.45pm

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Jablonec – Conference League Form and Betting Odds

Jablonec endured a disappointing start to their UEFA Conference League campaign, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat away at Freiburg last week. The Czech outfit now face another difficult European assignment as they prepare to welcome one of the tournament favourites. Luboš Kozel’s side will be hoping home advantage can help them get their campaign up and running.
Their domestic form also provides some cause for concern ahead of Thursday’s encounter. Jablonec suffered another 3-2 defeat on Sunday, this time at home to Viktoria Plzeň. That result leaves them seventh in the Czech top flight after eleven matches (W5, D2, L4). Back-to-back defeats will hardly inspire confidence before Brighton’s visit.
However, Jablonec’s recent European home record offers some encouragement. The hosts are unbeaten in their last seven continental fixtures on home soil, recording five victories and two draws. That impressive run could provide a stern test for Brighton, despite the visitors’ excellent form. William Hill price Jablonec at 15/2 to claim a surprise victory.

Brighton & Hove Albion – Conference League Form and Betting Odds

Brighton have enjoyed a remarkable start to the season, losing just one of their opening eleven matches across all competitions (W8, D2). The Seagulls travel to the Czech Republic full of confidence following Sunday’s emphatic 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace. Fabian Hürzeler’s side will now look to carry that momentum into Europe.
That convincing derby victory extended Brighton’s winning streak to six matches across all competitions. It also lifted the Seagulls to third in the Premier League, four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool. Their consistency has been particularly impressive, with Brighton emerging as one of the early pace-setters in England’s top flight.
Another victory on Thursday would see Brighton win four consecutive competitive away fixtures for the first time since April 2016. The Seagulls will fancy their chances of reaching that milestone against a Jablonec side coming off consecutive defeats. William Hill make the visitors 3/10 favourites to continue their excellent run.