Crystal Palace - Brighton

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82'		1 - 1	Goal	D. Welbeck	P. Groß (Assist)
45'		1 - 0	Goal	J. Ayew	M. Olise (Assist)

86'		D. Ozoh	Roughing
58'		Igor	Holding
54'		T. Mitchell	Tripping
50'		W. Hughes	Holding
32'		C. Baleba	Tripping
31'		C. Baleba	Tripping
29'		J. Mateta	Unsportsmanlike conduct

83'			In:	K. Mitoma	Out:	J. Moder
75'			In:	J. Hinshelwood	Out:	A. Lallana
70'			In:	J. Ayew	Out:	E. Eze
59'			In:	W. Hughes	Out:	D. Ozoh
46'			In:	C. Baleba	Out:	F. Buonanotte
46'			In:	S. Adingra	Out:	D. Welbeck

Crystal Palace - Brighton Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Brighton

Best odds: 1.34

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As the Premier League gears up for another thrilling encounter, all eyes are set on Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace will host Brighton on a chilly Thursday evening. With predictions hinting at a favorable outcome for the visitors, fans are eager to see if the Eagles can defy the odds or if the Seagulls will continue their flight up the table.

Key Players to Watch

Crystal Palace will be relying on the prowess of Jeffrey Schlupp, whose midfield presence has been vital despite the team's struggles. With a rating of 6.71, Schlupp's ability to transition from defense to attack could be a game-changer. Up front, Jordan Pierre Ayew will be crucial in breaking down Brighton's defense. Ayew's 3 assists and a goal show he's a threat that can't be ignored. In defense, Tyrick Kwon Mitchell has been a consistent figure, boasting a team-high rating of 6.95, which will be essential in keeping Brighton at bay.

Brighton, sitting comfortably at 8th in the league, will look towards Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck to lead their line. Although he's found the net only once, his experience could be pivotal. In the midfield, Facundo Valentín Buonanotte will aim to dictate the pace and create opportunities. Finally, the young Anssumane Fati Vieira, with a rating of 6.79 and two goals to his name, could be the x-factor with his pace and finishing ability.

Recent Form

Crystal Palace's recent form has been a cause for concern, with the team managing only a single point from the last five matches (LLDLL). This slump has seen them slide down to 15th on the table, with a negative goal difference of -8. On the other hand, Brighton has been more resilient, with a mixed bag of results (DWLWD) that has kept them in the top half of the table, boasting a positive goal difference of +5.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head clashes, the two teams have been evenly matched in recent times. Their last meeting at Brighton's home ground on March 15, 2023, saw a narrow 1-0 victory for the Seagulls. Prior to that, they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2023. This suggests a closely contested rivalry that could go either way.

Prediction

The predictions are tilting towards an away victory or a draw, with a "Double chance: draw or Brighton" advice. While Crystal Palace has home advantage, their form has been less than inspiring, with a mere 10% chance of winning according to predictions. Brighton, in contrast, seems to be in a much better position to take something from this game, with a combined 90% chance for a win or draw.

The key players' form and team dynamics suggest that Brighton has the upper hand, especially in the attacking department. With Anssumane Fati Vieira in striking form and Facundo Valentín Buonanotte providing creative sparks, the Seagulls have the tools to unlock Palace's defense. However, the Eagles have the home crowd behind them, and with Jordan Pierre Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp on their side, there's always a chance for an upset.

Taking all factors into account, the final prediction points to a Brighton win or a draw, with lower expectations for goals based on the underwhelming offensive stats from both sides. Expect a tight match, with Brighton likely edging it or both teams sharing the spoils in a low-scoring affair.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

22%

78%

Attacking Potential

38%

62%

Defensive Potential

50%

50%

Poisson Distribution

35%

65%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

50%

50%

Wins the game

41%

59%

Crystal Palace - Brighton Head to Head

03/02	Brighton	4 - 1	Crystal Palace
21/12	Crystal Palace	1 - 1	Brighton
15/03	Brighton	1 - 0	Crystal Palace
11/02	Crystal Palace	1 - 1	Brighton

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15