David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Brighton
Crystal Palace
One of the key fixtures of the 16th round of the English Premier League will be played on Sunday at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton will host Crystal Palace. A bet on the outcome of this match offers promising potential for success.
Match Preview
Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton is experiencing a challenging period in the Premier League, failing to win their last three matches. A home draw against Southampton (1-1), an away loss to Fulham (1-3), and a high-scoring draw with Leicester (2-2) have caused a slight decline, dropping the team to 7th place.
However, the Seagulls are only three points away from the Champions League zone, keeping their hopes of reaching Europe alive. Despite recent struggles, Brighton has shown resilience, losing only twice in their last nine league games while securing four wins and three draws.
Crystal Palace is battling to retain their Premier League spot, currently sitting 17th. In the previous round, the Londoners held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at home, showcasing character and defensive discipline. This was their third draw in four league matches, alongside a narrow 1-0 victory over Ipswich.
Under Freddie Lewis, Palace has lost only once in their last seven Premier League outings, earning points in six matches (2 wins, 4 draws). Nonetheless, their position remains precarious, with just a four-point cushion from the relegation zone, making every point crucial in the survival race.
Probable Lineups
- Brighton: Verbruggen, Julio, Van Hecke, Estupiñán, Veltman, Adingra, Mitoma, Kadioglu, Ayari, Welbeck, Rutter
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Ward, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell, Eze, Nketiah, Sarr, Wharton, Muñoz, Mateta
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Brighton thrashed Crystal Palace 4-1 at home, while the reverse fixture ended 1-1.
- In their last six encounters, Brighton won twice, while four matches ended in draws.
- Only one of the last six meetings saw over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Brighton, offering odds of 1.93 for a home victory. We suggest betting on a Brighton win. Additionally, there is a strong possibility that the "Under 3.0 goals" bet will also come through.
