Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Prediction & Analysis

Sunday’s Premier League action kicks off with a fiery M23 derby between Crystal Palace and Brighton at Selhurst Park, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Both sides come in high on confidence after convincing wins — Palace beating Brentford 2-0 and Brighton cruising past Leeds 3-0. With pride and momentum on the line, fans can expect a fiercely contested encounter to start the day.

Current Standings: Both sides sit adjacent to each other in the table, with Palace edging ahead on 16 points, just one above Brighton in 10th with 15 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In their 16 meetings so far, Palace hold a slight edge over Brighton with a 5-4 win record, while seven clashes have ended all square. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

After a rocky run following the international break — where they went winless in four straight outings (three losses and a draw) — the Eagles have seemingly rediscovered their rhythm. A dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup set the tone, followed by a confident 2-0 victory against Brentford in the Premier League. 

Remarkably, the cup win marked their third victory over Liverpool this season, having already beaten them in the Community Shield and the league. Back at Selhurst Park, where they remain unbeaten, Glasner and his men will fancy their chances of building a winning streak — especially with a winnable clash against Wolves coming.  

After missing the Brentford game due to illness, Adam Wharton remains a doubt for Sunday’s clash.  Aside from that, Glasner has no fresh concerns, with his entire squad from the last outing fit and ready. 

Stats that matter

1. Crystal Palace are now unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League home matches (W6 D5).
2. Having added to the tally of goals this season in the game against Brentford, Jean-Philippe Mateta has eight goals in all competitions this season, including six in the Premier League.
3. Both sides have scored in Palace’s last 8 home matches against Brighton in all competitions. 

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (Goalkeeper); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz (Defenders); Adam Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell (Midfielders); Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino, Mateta (Forwards) 

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

After their setback at Old Trafford in gameweek 9, which ended a four-match unbeaten run, the Seagulls bounced back in style with a 3-0 win over Leeds. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring before Diego Gomez stole the show with a brace. 

Gomez’s impact has been immense — Brighton are unbeaten in all five league games he’s started, with notable wins over Chelsea and Man City. With Gomez and Yankuba Minteh firing on the flanks, Fabian Hürzeler’s side look well-balanced and firmly in the hunt for a place in European league campaigns. 

Having missed recent games, the trio of Brajan Gruda, Joel Veltman, and Kaoru Mitoma will undergo late fitness tests ahead of matchday, leaving their involvement still in doubt.

Stats that matter 

1. Gomez now has seven goals in 12 appearances in all competitions this season.
2. Danny Welbeck has six goals from his last five Premier League appearances.
3. In their last three Premier League games, the Seagulls have scored at least twice. 

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, F. Kadioglu (Defenders); Ayari, Baleba, Rutter (Midfielders); Welbeck, Minteh, Gomez  (Forwards). 

CRYSTAL PALACE vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Winning Prediction

With the M23 rivalry heating up and both sides in good form, Sunday’s clash promises to be a cracker. For Palace, it’s all about extending their home dominance, and the fact that they have gone six league games unbeaten against Brighton at Selhurst Park (D5, L1). The visitors, however, will bank on their recent form — though they’ll know it’ll take something special to break Palace’s fortress.

When it comes to the odds, Crystal Palace head in as slight favorites, priced at 2.31 for a win. A draw is valued at 3.58, while a Brighton victory sits close behind at 3.25 — suggesting a tight contest on the cards. 

Crystal Palace to Win (2-1)

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