The Premier League’s Sunday opener will feature Brighton facing off against a formidable Crystal Palace side. With the Seagulls just on the cusp of the top six and Palace only a point above the relegation zone, this matchup promises to be an exciting start to the day’s top-tier football action in England.
Brighton Team News
Despite failing to secure a win in their last three league fixtures, Brighton is only one point behind 6th-placed Aston Villa, with a game in hand. A victory over Crystal Palace would propel the Seagulls into the top six. However, the task ahead won’t be easy. As mentioned, Brighton hasn’t won in their last three league matches and was victorious in just two of their last five home games, drawing the other three. One noticeable trend in Brighton’s matches is the consistent presence of goals. All of their last seven Premier League fixtures have seen both teams score, and only one of those matches failed to exceed 2.5 goals.
Crystal Palace Team News
Regardless of being perilously close to the relegation zone, Crystal Palace can take some comfort from their recent form as they head to the Amex Stadium on a four-game unbeaten streak. While they’ve won only one of those matches (against Ipswich), earning points against teams like Manchester City, Newcastle, and Aston Villa is no small achievement. This mini resurgence has allowed Palace to create a slight cushion between themselves and the relegation zone. When looking at their away performances, Crystal Palace has gone unbeaten in their last three league travels, scoring in each of those matches, though they’ve managed just one clean sheet during that run.
Head-to-Head-Games
Matches between Brighton and Crystal Palace are often closely contested. Three of the last five encounters have ended in 1-1 draws, with the other two victories going to Brighton. The Seagulls have also won their last two home games against Palace.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 61 | WDWWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 53 | DDWWD |
Brighton – Crystal Palace Betting Prediction
For this game, I’m going with both teams to score. Brighton’s matches are typically goal-filled, with the team consistently both scoring and conceding. Crystal Palace has also found their scoring form, having netted in each of their last four Premier League outings while managing one clean sheet in the process. In terms of head-to-head stats, four of the last five encounters between these two have seen goals from both sides, making this outcome a frequent occurrence. Given these factors, backing the “both teams to score” market looks like a solid choice here.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.67
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