Crystal Palace vs Brighton and Hove Albion: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Brighton in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: Selhurst Park
Our predictions for Crystal Palace vs Brighton
The match at Selhurst Park promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in this rivalry. Crystal Palace will look to capitalise on their home advantage and recent form, while Brighton will aim to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Aston Villa.
Expect a tactical battle, with both teams likely to start cautiously, probing for weaknesses. Crystal Palace's recent home form and Brighton's defensive injuries might give the Eagles a slight edge. However, Brighton's attacking talent, particularly Mitoma and Pedro, could pose significant threats.
Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
Form Guide and Team Overview
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have been in solid form recently, showcasing their ability to compete against various opponents in the Premier League.
The Eagles have demonstrated resilience and a strong attacking prowess, particularly at home, where they have secured convincing victories. Their recent draw against Southampton shows their ability to grind out results even when not at their best.
Last 5 league matches:
- Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (A)
- Win: 1-0 vs Ipswich (H)
- Win: 4-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
- Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Everton (H)
Brighton
Brighton have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with a blend of impressive wins and disappointing losses.
The Seagulls have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their victories over Fulham and Bournemouth. However, their heavy defeat to Aston Villa highlights areas where they need to improve, especially defensively.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 0-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
- Draw: 2-2 vs Man City (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs Fulham (H)
- Win: 2-1 vs Bournemouth (H)
- Win: 4-0 vs Southampton (A)
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Crystal Palace and Brighton has been closely contested in recent years.
The last few results indicate a competitive fixture, with both teams capable of securing victories and draws. The recent trend suggests a slight edge for Brighton at home, but Crystal Palace have shown they can perform well in this matchup.
Recent Results
- Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (15 December 2024)
- Brighton 4-1 Crystal Palace (03 February 2024)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton (21 December 2023)
- Brighton 1-0 Crystal Palace (15 March 2023)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton (11 February 2023)
Injury & Suspension Report
Crystal Palace
- Cheick Doucoure - Knee
- Chadi Riad - Knee
- Chris Richards - Thigh (Doubtful)
Crystal Palace have a relatively light injury list, but those that are missing include key defensive players, so Brighton's attack could cause them problems.
Brighton and Hove Albion
- Tariq Lamptey - Ankle
- Igor Julio - Hamstring
- Ferdi Kadioglu - Toe
- James Milner - Hamstring
- Jason Steele - Shoulder
- Joel Veltman - Foot (Doubtul)
- Georginio Rutter - Ankle
- Solly March - Knock (Doubtful)
- Adam Webster - Muscle (Doubtful)
Brighton, on the other hand, have an extensive injury list at just the wrong time, with crucial players at both ends of the pitch absent.
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Henderson; Guéhi, Lacroix, Lerma; Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Muñoz; Eze, Mateta; Sarr
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen; Estupiñán, van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Gómez, Baleba; Mitoma, Ayari, Minteh; Pedro
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Eberechi Eze vs Carlos Baleba: Eze's creativity and dribbling skills will be crucial for Palace, and Baleba's defensive nous will be vital for Brighton to contain him.
- João Pedro vs Marc Guéhi: Pedro's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Guéhi's defensive solidity, making this a matchup to watch.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta: With 12 league goals this season, Mateta's form will be crucial for Palace's attacking threat.
- Kaoru Mitoma: Mitoma's flair and ability to create chances could be the difference-maker for Brighton.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Crystal Palace and Brighton have met 15 times in the Premier League, with each team securing four victories and seven matches ending in draws. This fixture has a history of being closely contested, with neither team dominating the other significantly.
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