Brighton vs Everton: Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton

Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 23

Date: Saturday, 25th January 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton

Brighton welcome Everton to the Amex Stadium in a Premier League clash as both teams strive to maintain momentum in contrasting circumstances. Brighton are eyeing European qualification while Everton aim to build on a morale-boosting victory over Spurs. This match pits Brighton’s creative talent against Everton’s resilience in what could be a closely contested encounter.

Form: WWDDD

• 19 Jan: 3-1 win vs Manchester United (A)
• 16 Jan: 2-0 win vs Ipswich (A)
• 4 Jan: 1-1 draw vs Arsenal (H)
• 30 Dec: 2-2 draw vs Aston Villa (A)
• 27 Dec: 0-0 draw vs Brentford (H)

Brighton’s unbeaten streak stretches to six matches. With solid defensive performances and creative sparks from their midfield, they have established themselves as difficult opponents.

Form: WLLLD

• 19 Jan: 3-2 win vs Spurs (H)
• 15 Jan: 0-1 loss vs Aston Villa (H)
• 4 Jan: 0-1 loss vs Bournemouth (A)
• 29 Dec: 0-2 loss vs Nott’m Forest (H)
• 26 Dec: 1-1 draw vs Man City (A)

Everton ended a winless streak with a morale-boosting victory over Spurs. However, inconsistency and a lack of goals have plagued their campaign, particularly away from home.

• Evan Ferguson: Ankle injury, doubtful.
• Igor Julio: Hamstring injury, unavailable.
• Ferdi Kadioglu: Toe injury, out indefinitely.
• James Milner: Hamstring injury, doubtful.
• Mats Wieffer: Thigh injury, doubtful.
• Jack Hinshelwood: Lack of match fitness, doubtful.

• Seamus Coleman: Muscle injury, unavailable.
• Tim Iroegbunam: Foot injury, sidelined.
• Youssef Chermiti: Thigh injury ruled out.
• Armando Broja: Ankle injury, unavailable.
• Dwight McNeil: Knee injury, unavailable.
  

• Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
• Defenders: Pervis Estupiñán, Joël Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk (C)
• Midfielders: Kaoru Mitoma, Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba, Yankuba Minteh
• Forwards: João Pedro, Danny Welbeck
  

• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
• Defenders: Vitalii Mykolenko, James Tarkowski (C), Jarrad Branthwaite, Jake O’Brien
• Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala
• Attacking Midfielders: Iliman Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Jesper Lindström
• Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
  

Strengths:

• Strong defensive structure with leadership from Lewis Dunk.
• Creative outlets in Mitoma and João Pedro capable of unlocking stubborn defences.

Weaknesses:

• Limited depth in attack with Evan Ferguson sidelined.
• Vulnerability to physical and direct styles of play.
  

Strengths:

• Aerial threat from Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
• Defensive solidity led by James Tarkowski.

Weaknesses:

• Struggles with finishing chances, highlighted by frequent scoring droughts.
• Reliance on individual moments of brilliance to create goals.
  

• Kaoru Mitoma: A creative force on the wing, capable of turning games with his pace and dribbling.
• João Pedro: The focal point of Brighton’s attack, providing goals and link-up play.
• Jan Paul van Hecke: The ever-impressive defender anchors Brighton’s defence with composure and leadership.
  

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Everton’s main goal threat, his movement and finishing are crucial.
• Idrissa Gueye: The midfielder provides stability and transitions effectively from defence to attack.
• Iliman Ndiaye: A dynamic presence in midfield, capable of creating and scoring goals.
  

Brighton’s form and home advantage make them favourites against an Everton side that struggles on the road. The Seagulls’ creativity in midfield and clinical finishing should prove decisive against a Toffees defence that remains vulnerable under pressure.

Predicted Scoreline: Brighton 2-0 Everton

1. Result: Brighton to win – Their consistent form and Everton’s away struggles make this a strong bet.
2. Goals: Under 2.5 goals – Everton’s lack of firepower combined with Brighton’s defensive discipline suggests a low-scoring affair.
3. First Scorer: João Pedro – The striker’s recent performances position him as a likely candidate to open the scoring.
   

Brighton are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games against Everton, winning three of those fixtures and scoring nine goals in the process.

The Amex Stadium looks set for an exciting encounter as these two sides clash in pursuit of vital Premier League points.

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