Crystal Palace and Brighton will take on each other in the M23 derby at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Palace were involved in UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) action in midweek, beating Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar 3-1 on home soil.
Meanwhile, Brighton were last in action at the weekend, beating Leeds 3-0 at the AMEX Stadium in the Premier League. However, Palace should provide a sterner test for them, especially given how much the game means to the fans.
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Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction: Eagles to rise to the top?
Key stats
- Palace are currently on a three-game winning streak in all competitions.
- Brighton are winless in three away matches in total, losing their last two across all competitions.
- Palace won both league fixtures last season.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
Given their home advantage and the fact they won both league fixtures last campaign, we are backing Palace to seal another victory here. We also see Brighton getting on the scoresheet though, as has been the case in the previous four meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palace placed as favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Palace have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A Brighton victory on their travels can still be backed at over 33%, while a draw is rated at just under 29%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Palace have upper hand
As mentioned before, Palace won both corresponding league fixtures last season. In fact, Brighton have only won once in the previous four meetings between the two sides, giving the Eagles a psychological advantage.
England Premier League 05/04/25
Crystal Palace
Brighton
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
Crystal Palace preview: Wharton still a doubt
Adam Wharton was called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for their upcoming international fixtures. However, the Palace midfielder is a doubt for the weekend due to an ongoing illness.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino & Mateta
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar
- Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford
- Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
- Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 0-1 AEK Larnaca
Brighton preview: Veltman available
Joel Veltman is fit and available for Brighton after injury. Kaoru Mitoma remains a doubt for the Seagulls though.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Gomez & Welbeck
Last five results:
- Brighton 3-0 Leeds
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton
- Brighton 2-1 Newcastle
- Wolves 1-1 Brighton
Player to watch: Ismaila Sarr
Ismaila Sarr made the difference for Palace in midweek, netting a brace in their 3-1 victory. The winger has seemingly recovered from injury, and should pose a major threat to Brighton.
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