Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After dispatching Everton in their Premier League opener, Brighton & Hove Albion now set their sights on securing back-to-back wins against the Toffees as they welcome their next challenge to the Amex Stadium. However, Fabian Hurzeler faces a different test this time, going head-to-head with the seasoned and shrewd David Moyes—a true battle of youthful ambition versus veteran cunning.

A tight contest awaits, with both teams riding high on wins—Brighton stunned Manchester United 3-1, while Everton edged past Tottenham in a thrilling 3-2 showdown in a battle of wits. 

Current Standings: With 8 wins and 4 losses from 22 matches, Brighton solidly holds 8th place in the table, while the Toffees, with 4 wins and 8 defeats from 21 games, linger in 16th, battling to climb out of danger.

Head-to-Head Record: Everton edges Brighton in this rivalry by a margin of 6-5 with 4 draws in 15 matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

The Seagulls are soaring this season, poised to surpass last year’s 11th-place finish. Credit goes to Fabian Hurzeler, the mastermind behind their resurgence, whose fresh ideas and tactical brilliance have transformed the team.

Fabian Hurzeler's tactical genius was on full display in Brighton's win over Manchester United. He countered United's 3-4-3 with a back five, but the real magic happened up front. Deploying two "false nines," Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro, Hurzeler pulled United's centre-backs out of position, creating space for Brighton's midfield to launch long balls to wingers Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh. The strategy paid off early with a well-timed opening goal. The pair combined for a second, further exposing United’s disarray at the back. 

Team News

Brighton & Hove Albion will be without Mats Wiefer, Igor Julio, and James Milner, while Evan Ferguson finds himself on the outs, with transfer rumours swirling around the young Irishman.

Stats that matter

1. Brighton are unbeaten in their last six games.
2. At home, the Seagulls have gone without a win in the last four games (D, L, D, D).
3. With 10 draws, the Seagulls have recorded the most number of draws for a team in the league this season.
4. Brighton scores 28% of their goals between the period of 76-90.
5. Danny Welbeck is the top scorer for Brighton this season in the Premier League with 6 goals. 

Brighton Probable Starting Lineup  - Verbruggen (GK); Estupinan, van Hecke, Dunk, Veltman, Mitoma, Ayari, Baleba, Minteh,  Pedro, Welbeck

Everton FC Preview

David Moyes’ second stint at Goodison Park got off to a rocky start, but against Tottenham, his Everton side delivered exactly what he’d been craving. In a stark contrast to their flat performance against Aston Villa, the Toffees came alive, showcasing a bold attacking approach and creative flair that had been sorely lacking all season. The transformation was undeniable, as they stunned Spurs with their game and eventually produced a much needed victory. 

Everton’s major struggle this season had been their inability to find the back of the net, going goalless in 9 of their 11 matches before facing Tottenham. But with a newfound energy, they turned the tide, netting three goals in a stunning first-half display. It was their first three-goal lead at halftime since 2017, a sign of the attacking resurgence that had long been missing. 

More than anything, there would have been a collective sigh of relief within the Toffees’ camp as Calvert-Lewin ended his 16-match league goal drought. His strike was a weight lifted, reigniting hope and confidence for both him and the team.

Team News 

Seamus Coleman, James Garner, and Dwight McNeil continue to be key absentees for David Moyes as he prepares for the upcoming fixture.

Stats that matter

1. Everton has only one win from 10 away games this season.
2. Three of Everton's last five away games have ended in draws.
3. Everton may have struggled to score goals, but the Toffees currently stand seventh in the league when it comes to conceding goals.
4. Everton scores 33% of their goals in the period of 46-50.

Everton Probable Starting Lineup - Pickford (GK) ; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

With crucial fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Chelsea looming, Brighton will be aiming for nothing less than three points when Everton visits this weekend. However, their recent struggles at home – failing to win at the Amex Stadium in four matches and their last victory over Everton there dating back to 2019 – may provide the Toffees with some added confidence.

From Everton's perspective, if they can penetrate Brighton's defense, their own solid backline gives them a genuine chance of pulling off an upset. Regarding the odds, the bookmakers favor Brighton to narrowly defeat Everton in this clash. The Seagulls are favored to win their encounter against Everton with odds of 1.65 to Everton's 5.60 and 3.95 for a draw.

Brighton to Win (2-1)

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