Brighton are unbeaten in six meetings with Crystal Palace, batting them 4-1 when the pair most-recently met in February, with the Seagulls seeking a third successive victory over their fiercest rivals for the first time since 1988.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Preview
Separated by 41.5 miles, Brighton and Crystal Palace are not the more obvious of footballing enemies but, make no mistake about it, this is one of the Premier League fiercest rivalries, with both sets of supporters desperate to see their side prevail. The hosts kick off ten places and 11 points better off, thereby making them firm favourites, but will be seeking to end their three-match winless run. Last Sunday, Fabian Hürzeler's team were 2-0 up and seemingly cruising to victory in Leicester, Tariq Lamptey with a curler and Yankuba Minteh slotting home, having taken his time, only to then concede twice int he final four minutes, throwing away victory.
Before this too, the Seagulls had been held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by bottom of the table Southampton, before a disappointing defeat at Fulham, beaten despite a stunning equaliser by Carlos Baleba. As a result, Brighton have slipped down to seventh, which would probably be enough to see them return to Europe next season, but the Albion will be determined to get back to winning ways, especially given which opposition will be coming to visit.
Crystal Palace meantime are solely focussed on survival, climbing out of the bottom three in recent weeks thanks to an impressive string of results. A week ago, the Eagles held beleaguered Man City to a 2-2 draw at Selhurst, leading through both Daniel Muñoz and then Maxence Lacroix, possibly unfortunate not to collect all three points against the four-in-a-row champions. Nevertheless, Oliver Glasner's side are now unbeaten in four, losing only once in seven outings since mid-October, so start the weekend four points clear of the drop zone. Thus, can Palace claim a famous victory in Sussex, or will this one go the way of Brighton?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 111.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 42. Draws: 31. Crystal Palace Wins: 38.
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Fabian Hürzeler rotates his team more than most Premier League managers this season, expected to do the same here. First and foremost, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Jack Hinshelwood, Julio Enciso and James Milner remain sidelined. In terms of who may feature, Danny Welbeck is likely to return up front while, following his goal off the bench at the King Power, Yankuba Minteh will also be hoping to return. Jan Paul van Hecke would sit out next weekend's trip to West Ham if booked.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-4-1-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupiñán; Ayari, Baleba, Rutter, Mitoma, João Pedro; Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Crystal Palace
João Pedro has four goals to his name this season, while he was also on target when Brighton smashed Palace 4-1 in February, hoping for a repeat here.
Crystal Palace Team News
Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton and Matheus França are missing for the visitors, but Oliver Glasner appears to have settled on a first-choice lineup in recent weeks. This'll feature Ismaïla Sarr and star man Eberechi Eze in-behind Jean-Philippe Mateta, who ended his mini-draught at Ipswich earlier this month, with Eddie Nketiah on the bench, still searching for his first league goal for the club. Overall, Glasner is expected to name an unchanged side, featuring Colombian duo Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma, both of whom would miss next weekend's clash with Arsenal if cautioned.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Chalobah, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Players to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Eberechi Eze has never scored in five previous attempts against Brighton, so now would be a good time to change this fact.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We cannot see beyond a Brighton victory at the Amex. The Seagulls' form has been mixed of late, while Palace have certainly picked up, but we still believe that the hosts have significantly more quality in their squad, hence why we're forecasting they'll make home advantage count: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on TV channel?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC.
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How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on live streaming?
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- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace takes place on Sunday 15 December 2024, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PST).