Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion
Crystal Palace
Flying Seagulls Aim to Maintain Top-Three Push in Rivalry Clash
- Palace have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 Premier League fixtures.
- The win against Forest was only a second win that Palace had managed in their last 13 Premier League fixtures.
- In seven of their last nine games across competitions, Brighton have scored at least three goals.
Brighton to win (3-0).
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | Amex Stadium |
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis
Brighton will welcome Crystal Palace for the first M23 derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season on Matchday 7, with both sides arriving in confident mood. The Seagulls are riding a three-match winning streak, while Palace are unbeaten in their last two league outings and fresh from their biggest win of the season.
The Eagles will also draw confidence from their recent record in this rivalry, but Brighton will be eager to reclaim the bragging rights and extend their winning run.
Current Standings: Brighton find themselves right up there in the league standings in third position with 13 points, while Palace are in 12th place with seven points.
Head-to-Head Record: In their 18 meetings so far, Palace hold a slight edge over Brighton with a 6-4 win record, while eight clashes have ended all square.
Teams Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
Brighton continue to impress, and neutrals have plenty to enjoy as the Seagulls fire on all cylinders in both the Premier League and the UEFA Conference League. They sit in the top three domestically with four wins, a draw and a defeat, and head into Sunday’s clash on a four-match winning streak across competitions.
Their latest league outing was particularly impressive, as they overcame Sunderland 2-0 despite playing with 10 men for almost the entire second half following Pascal Struijk’s red card. Timely strikes from De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam sealed the win, extending Brighton’s run to three consecutive league clean sheets for the first time since 2018.
While their attacking flair continues to attract attention, their defensive resilience deserves equal credit, especially with one of those shutouts coming against Arsenal.
Brighton also enjoyed a convincing UEFA Conference League win over Kauno Zalgiris (4-0) in midweek, further boosting their confidence. Fabian Hürzeler will now hope his side can maintain that momentum and deliver another strong performance on Sunday.
Brighton are on a five-match winning streak across competitions.
In seven of their last nine games across competitions, Brighton have scored at least three goals.
They have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five games in all competitions.
Team News
Apart from their long-term absentees, there are no fresh injury concerns. Femi Azeez and Mats Wieffer have both recovered from their respective injuries and could return to action in the near future.
Brighton Probable starting lineup
Verbruggen (GK); Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, L. Vuskovic, Kadioglu, Pascal Gross, Chema, De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez, Kostoulas.
Crystal Palace Preview
Crystal Palace bounced back on MD6 with a 3-1 comeback win over Nottingham Forest, securing their first home league victory of the season and avoiding a third consecutive defeat at Selhurst Park. However, it was far from a comfortable outing, as Forest struck in the third minute and continued to pile on the pressure.
Goalkeeper Walter Benitez proved crucial, producing a stunning close-range save to deny Delap and help Palace weather the storm. The Eagles’ defence stood firm despite facing 24 shots and an xG of 3.34, with Chris Richards even handing his Player of the Match award to Benitez in recognition of his performance. Yeremy Pino, Daichi Kamada and Jefferson Lerma were on target for Palace.
However, their midweek European outing brought disappointment, as Palace suffered a 3-2 defeat to Lyon in the UEFA Europa League. Kamada and Pino found the net once again, but their goals were not enough to prevent a setback.
The win against Forest was only a second win that Palace had managed in their last 13 Premier League fixtures.
Crystal Palace are joint second in the league this season with the number of goals conceded (6).
Palace have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 Premier League fixtures.
Team News
Crystal Palace have received a timely boost, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Takehiro Tomiyasu in line to return to the squad on Sunday. However, Axel Disasi remains unavailable as he continues to serve his suspension.
Crystal Palace Probable starting Lineup
Benitez (GK); Lerma, Chris Richards, Canvot, Tyrick Mitchell, Quinten Timber, Adam Wharton, A. Khalaili, Yeremy Pino, Kamada, Strand Larsen.
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning PredictionBrighton have been one of the standout sides this season, and Crystal Palace could struggle to stop their momentum. The Eagles have the league’s worst expected goals against (xGA) at 12.80 and have faced the most shots on target, while also conceding joint-most goals from errors.
Against Brighton’s high press, such defensive lapses could prove costly. Palace may have enjoyed the upper hand in recent league meetings, going unbeaten in their last four and winning three, but current form points firmly towards a Brighton victory.
According to the bookmakers, Brighton are the favourites for this clash with odds of 1.51 to Palace’s 5.60 , while a draw is priced at 4.60.
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