The upcoming Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace promises to be a compelling encounter, as both teams have experienced fluctuating form recently. According to predictions, Brighton holds a considerable advantage with a 50% win probability compared to Crystal Palace's 25.8% . Notably, Brighton remains unbeaten at home this season and has historically performed well against Palace, winning their last two encounters at the Amex Stadium . Despite this statistical edge, it is essential to recognize that both teams are grappling with challenges; Brighton has drawn four of its last six home games while facing difficulties in protecting leads late in matches .
Brighton and Hove Albion begin this weekend seventh in the Premier League. The Seagulls host 17th-placed Crystal Palace in what is a hotly contested derby match, especially by the fans. Brighton are only a point off the top six and just three behind the Champions League places. However, they come into this match having gone three league games without a win. Their most recent league fixture saw them give away a 2-0 lead at Leicester.
Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has now been involved in 21 goals in his last 30 appearances for the Eagles, with 18 goals and three assists.
When he scored the winner against Ipswich, just over a week ago, he took his tally to 11 for the season if you include those he scored for France in this summer’s Olympic Games. He scored five goals, in six matches, as he helped his country reach the final where they were beaten by Spain.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Brighton (predicted lineup): Bart Verbruggen, Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan, Georginio Rutter, Matthew O'Riley, Carlos Baleba, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro.
Crystal Palace (predicted lineup): Dean Henderson, Trevoh Chalobah, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Daniel Munoz, Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Brighton made an explosive start to the season, but things have gone slightly flat in recent weeks, with defensive fragility costing them at important times.
Palace have become a much more cohesive unit after a very troubling start, and now appear to be one of the toughest teams to beat in the division at present, and should offer a stern challenge to their rivals here.
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