Graham Potter's team impressed last season as they achieved a ninth placed finish - their highest ever in the top flight.
They have lost influential midfielder Yves Bissouma to Tottenham for £30m earlier this window and they will hope to retain the services of their Spanish player of the year Marc Cucurella, who continues to be tracked by Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's champions had a £30m bid rejected earlier this week and are expected to return with a higher offer.
So how are Albion forecast to perform this season compared to their rivals? Data experts at FiveThirtyEight have done the calculations in an attempt to provide a supercomputer prediction of the final Premier League standings before a ball has even been kicked.
5. Arsenal - 61 points, +12 GD
More of the same? Arsenal have been tipped to finish 5th once again. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
6. Manchester United - 57 points, +6 GD
Things aren’t predicted to get any better for Manchester United under Andy Parson....err, Erik ten Hag...this coming season. The supercomputer predicts they will finish 6th once again with one fewer point compared to the 2021-22 campaign. Photo: Ash Donelon
7. Aston Villa - 54 points, +3 GD
Quite a surprising forecast here...Despite finishing 14th in the Premier League last season, Aston Villa are now being tipped to secure a Europa Conference League spot by the supercomputer. They even have a 14% chance of Champions League qualification. Photo: Ian Hitchcock
8. Brighton & Hove Albion - 54 points, +1 GD
Brighton are predicted to secure their highest ever Premier League finish next season, according to the supercomputer. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst