Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Selhurst Park, England

The Eagles will host Brighton in their 30th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Selhurst Park. The hosts will be looking to continue their positive momentum in recent domestic ties and eke out a narrow win this weekend.

Hosts Crystal Palace had a mixed start to this season, sitting 12th in the league table with 39 points after 28 games. They do have one of the worst offensive records in the division and have tallied 76 shots, 1,346 passes and maintained a 43.9% possession in their last five games. Jean-Philippe Mateta is leading the goalscoring charts with 12 goals to his name. Winger Eberechi Eze tops the assist board with six.

Meanwhile, Fabian Hurzeler's men are currently on a five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Brighton are currently sitting 7th in the Premier League standings with 47 points after 29 games, only two points shy of a Champions League spot. In the last five games, Brighton recorded 66 shots, 1,572 passes, and 43.4% possession. Joao Pedro is leading the goalscoring charts with eight goals, whereas he is also leading the assists chart with six to his name.

Crystal Palace Team News

Crystal Palace would be without the services of Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure as they remain sidelined with their knee injuries. Joel Ward will also be out with his calf issue, but the squad would be boosted with the return of Will Hughes who was suspended for the last two matches.

Brighton Team News

As for Brighton, they have a lengthy injury list and could be out with as many as 9 first-team players. The likes of Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor Julio, James Milner, Jason Steele, Joel Veltman, Matt O'Riley, Solly March, Tariq Lamptey, Mats Wieffer, and Adam Webster are sidelined for this weekend's tie. Georginio Rutter also sustained a knock in the game against Nottingham Forest.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Henderson

Defenders: Clyne, Lacroix, Guehi

Midfielders: Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell

Forwards: Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan

Midfielders: Baleba, Gomez

Forwards: Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 112 times in the past, with Crystal Palace winning 39 of those games. Brighton have won 42 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 31 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Crystal Palace vs Brighton

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is one of the best players on the current roster and has scored 12 Premier League goals for the Eagles this season. He’s only five goals away from outdoing his current record of 16 goals. Mateta enjoyed an xG of 2.28 in his past five games.

Joao Pedro (Brighton)

The Brazilian attacker is expected to lead the line in this weekend's tie. Pedro is leading Brighton's goalscoring charts with eight goals to his name and had an xG of only 3.33 in his last five matches.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction

The Eagles had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign and are struggling towards the second half of the table. They are on an impressive run of form as they book their spot in the quarter-finals of FA Cup. Crystal Palace are on a five-game unbeaten across all competitions and secured a 3-1 over the visitors earlier this season.

As for Brighton, they have sustained four successive wins in the Premier League before holding Man City in a commendable 2-2 draw just before the international break.

Fabian Hurzeler's side heads into this game as narrow favorites given their current league position. The Seagulls recently exited from the FA Cup following their defeat to Nottingham Forest in penalties.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton

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