Crystal Palace vs Brighton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Crystal Palace vs Brighton taking place? Crystal Palace vs Brighton will take place on Monday 27thSeptember, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Crystal Palace vs Brighton taking place? Crystal Palace vs Brighton will take place at Selhurst Park in London
Where can I get tickets for Crystal Palace vs Brighton? Ticket information for Crystal Palace vs Brighton can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Brighton on in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Brighton will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Crystal Palace vs Brighton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Crystal Palace vs Brighton live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
CRYSTAL PALACE
- A comprehensive 3-0 defeat away at Liverpool last time out ended Crystal Palace’s three-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, but victory in this one would see that forgotten about very quickly by the Palace fans.
- The versatile Jeffrey Schlupp is set to be included in the squad, whilst boss Patrick Viera against must decide whether or not to hand a first league start to striker Odsonne Edouard.
BRIGHTON
- Four wins from five Premier League matches so far see Brighton currently sat inside the top four heading into this latest round of fixtures, a dream start for Graham Potter’s side.
- Defensive midfield Yves Bissouma has played a huge part in their excellent form, but is currently struggling with a knee injury and the Seagulls will be desperately hoping he recovers in time to feature at Selhurst Park.
THE TEAM NEWS
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Kouyate, McArthur; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha
UNAVAILABLE: Eze (Injured), Ferguson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BRIGHTON
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Sanchez; Duffy, Dunk, Burn; Veltman, Bissouma, Lallana, Cucurella; Trossard, Maupay, Welbeck
UNAVAILABLE: Webster (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bissouma (Injured), Mac Allister (Injured), Mwepu (Injured), Lamptey (Fitness), Gross (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Pride is at stake for both these two sides here with a fierce rivalry between the supporters making this one of the most important matches of the season for each. Whilst Brighton are in far better form than the Eagles, the form book normally goes out of the window in a fixture of this magnitude and with home advantage in their favour, Crystal Palace will prove intimidating opponents. Both teams will no doubt maintain a level of defensively stability here, not taking any risks that could leave them exposed, knowing the consequences defeat to their nearest rivals would bring. With that in mind, an encounter low on serious clear-cut chances could be in prospect with goals at a premium, so back under 2.5 goals scored in this one.
Tip: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
