Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Prediction & Analysis

After their impressive five-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League came to an end, Brighton looks to bounce back with a statement win as they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. IST. 

Brighton’s soaring run hit turbulence at Villa Park, where they crashed to a 3-0 defeat, conceding all three goals after the break. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace avoided defeat but couldn’t escape frustration, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Southampton. Both teams have plenty to ponder as they enter Matchweek 31 of the Premier League (PL). 

Current Standings: With 47 points from 30 games, Brighton is currently placed 8th in the points table, while Crystal Palace  find themselves at the 12th position with just 40 points in 29 matches. 

 Head-to-Head Record: In their Premier League rivalry, both teams have claimed four wins each, with seven of their 15 encounters ending in draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

Oliver Glasner breathed a sigh of relief as Matheus França’s injury-time equalizer rescued Crystal Palace from a shocking defeat against Southampton in the midweek contest, preserving their nine-game unbeaten Premier League away run intact which now has been extended to ten. 

Furthermore, Crystal Palace enter this clash boasting back-to-back home wins over Aston Villa (4-1) and Ipswich Town (1-0). In addition, their confidence will be high, having comfortably dispatched Brighton 3-1 in their last meeting. A win on Saturday would mark the first time since 1932-33 that Palace have beaten the Seagulls twice in a single league season.

Sarr has found his scoring touch at Selhurst Park, netting three times in his last two home league games—surpassing his lone goal in his first 13. He was also the star of Palace’s 3-1 win over Brighton in December, scoring twice and setting up the other. Thus, making him a player to watch out for in this contest. 

Team News 

Palace missed Chris Richards on Wednesday due to a calf injury, but Glasner expects him back, likely replacing Nathaniel Clyne. Meanwhile, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré remain out for the season, and Joel Ward is still sidelined. On the bright side, Will Hughes returns from suspension to bolster the squad.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Unlike Palace, Brighton found no reprieve in their midweek clash with Aston Villa, collapsing in the second half and conceding three goals—more than they had in their previous three home games combined. Still reeling from their FA Cup heartbreak, the Seagulls not only dropped three points to Villa but also lost their place  to them, as the Villans leapfrogged them in the standings.

Despite their midweek setback, Brighton have reason for optimism. Fabian Hürzeler’s side has lost just one of their last eight away league games—though it was a heavy 7-0 defeat at Forest—and they’re on track for their best-ever top-flight away points tally. With 23 points from 15 away games, Brighton currently ranks sixth in the Premier League for points earned on the road.

Baleba has made his mark in the capital this season, scoring twice in Premier League trips to Chelsea and Fulham. Only two Seagulls have ever scored more in a single league season in London—Glenn Murray and Leandro Trossard. So, do watch out for him! 

Team News 

Injuries keep piling up for Brighton, with Rutter and Webster the latest setbacks. While quality remains, Mitoma and Joao Pedro looked fatigued against Villa. That could open the door for fresh legs, with Welbeck, Minteh, and O’Riley pushing for starts.

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK); Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

CRYSTAL PALACE vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Winning Prediction

After back-to-back defeats, Brighton are likely to approach this clash with added caution—setting the stage for a cagey contest. Furthermore, The last five meetings at Selhurst between these two have ended 1-1, and there is a real possibility that they could set a new record in the Premier League,  as it will be the first fixture to finish with the same scoreline six times in a row at the same ground. Crystal Palace are the favourites to win at 2.44, while a draw stands at 3.55 and a Brighton victory at 2.90. 

We Predict a Draw (1-1)

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