Crystal Palace look to continue their unbeaten run this weekend when they play host to European hopefuls Brighton in the Premier League.
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Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Crystal Palace's home games this season.
- 67% of Brighton's away trips this season have ended with both teams scoring.
- The Eagles' home games produce an average of 11.13 total corners.
- Away from home in the Premier League, Brighton's matches are averaging 10.00 total corners.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton
Each of the last six draws played out between these two clubs have ended in scorelines of 1-1 and with Palace scoring an average of 1.13 goals per home game and the Seagulls averaging 1.80 goals on their travels, we're backing another 1-1 draw between the pair this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Eagles the slight favourite
- HOME: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Crystal Palace are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 39.2% but we are predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Brighton in front
Saturday's guests have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games against Crystal Palace, though, the Eagles did claim a 3-1 win in December's reverse fixture.
England Premier League 15/12/24
Brighton
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 03/02/24
Brighton
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 21/12/23
Crystal Palace
Brighton
England Premier League 15/03/23
Brighton
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 11/02/23
Crystal Palace
Brighton
Crystal Palace preview: Left it late against the Saints
Crystal Palace must have headed into their midweek away trip to bottom-of-the-table Southampton with great confidence following three league wins on the run as well as an FA Cup quarter-final victory.
However, Southampton took the lead at St Mary's and led 1-0 heading into the halftime break. In a game of few chances, Crystal Palace must have feared the worst as the game headed into stoppage time only for Brazilian midfielder Matheus Franca to score a dramatic equalising goal.
Joel Ward, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure look set to miss the Brighton game through injury but midfielder Will Hughes is available following a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Clyne, Guehi, Munoz, Lacroix, Mitchell, Lerma, Eze, Wharton, Mateta & Sarr
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Tottenham
0
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Nottm Forest
1
Crystal Palace
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
W
Aston Villa
0
Crystal Palace
3
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Arsenal
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Bournemouth
0
Crystal Palace
0
Brighton preview: Battered at home by Villa
An injury-hit Brighton side were forced to play midfielder Jack Hinshelwood at right back in midweek in a home game against Aston Villa.
The visitors were much more clinical in front of goal during the 90 minutes, scoring three of their five shots on target, while the Seagulls failed to score with any of their four shots on target.
Igor Julio, Georginio Rutter, Adam Webster, Tariq Lamptey, Jason Steele, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Solomon March and Joel Veltman could all miss out for the Seagulls this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Dunk, Estupinan, van Hecke, Mitoma, Gruda, Ayari, Gomez, Hinshelwood, Pedro & Adingra
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Brentford
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Leicester
2
Brighton
2
Player to watch: Jean Philippe Mateta
Jean Philippe Mateta finally made an impression at Crystal Palace last season and his excellent form has continued into the 2024/25 campaign.
The big French forward scored 16 goals in the Premier League last season, despite his previous best after joining the Eagles in 2021 being four goals during the 2021/22 campaign.
The Eagles forward has impressed again this season
Mateta has scored more non-penalty goals (7) than any other player in the Premier League in 2025 and has scored six times in his last seven outings in the Premier League, so don't be surprised if he gets on the scoreboard this weekend against Brighton.