THE FACTS
When is Brighton vs Crystal Palace taking place? Brighton vs Crystal Palace will take place on Friday 14th January, 2022 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Brighton vs Crystal Palace taking place? Brighton vs Crystal Palace will take place at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer
Where can I get tickets for Brighton vs Crystal Palace? Ticket information for Brighton vs Crystal Palace can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Brighton vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? Brighton vs Crystal Palace will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Brighton vs Crystal Palace in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Brighton vs Crystal Palace live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BRIGHTON
CRYSTAL PALACE
THE TEAM NEWS
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (4-1-3-2): Sanchez; Lamptey, Webster, Burn, Cucurella; Lallana; Gross, Mac Allister, Moder; Maupay, Trossard
UNAVAILABLE: Bissouma (International duty), Dunk (Injured), Sarmiento (Injured), Mwepu (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Schlupp, Hughes, Gallagher; Olise, Benteke, Edouard
UNAVAILABLE: Ayew (International duty), Kouyate (International duty), Zaha (International duty), Tomkins (Injured), McArthur (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Guaita (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
With a fierce rivalry between the respective fans of these two sides, a feisty affair is on the cards at the Amex with Brighton hoping to continue their good recent form. However, Crystal Palace boast a number of dangerous attacking players, even without the services of Zaha and the hosts will have to be on their guard, particularly when it comes to the counter-attack. Whilst Brighton will look to dominate possession and dictate play throughout, the Eagles will be waiting for their opportunity to strike. Form can often go out of the window when it comes to a rivalry of this magnitude with the team best placed to handle the pressure of the occasion coming out on top. When taking into account the ramifications a defeat would bring to either side, both are likely to prioritise defensive stability first and foremost, which may lead to a shortage of clear-cut opportunities. Therefore, consider backing under 2.5 goals scored in this one as has been the case in each of Brighton’s last four home matches.
Tip: UNDER 2.5 GOALS