We get a thrill of one more M23 Derby this week before the international break as Crystal Palace welcomes Brighton at home. The match schedules for Monday night at Selhurst Park, with kickoff at 10 pm.
The high-flying Seagulls are currently in-form after making it past Swansea City in the EFL Cup. On the other hand, Crystal Palace comes off a 3-0 loss to Liverpool.
In a 3-0 win over 10 man Tottenham Hotspur, Vieira’s men were brought crashing back down to earth when they suffered an embarrassing 4th defeat at Anfield.
Palace has been struggling with four points from fixtures, but that didn’t stop them from playing some impressive football. They were beat by Liverpool and have only managed five total so far in their opening five matches of this year’s Premier League season.
Furthermore, Palace has not kept a clean sheet in their first three league games of the season, and that mettle will be tested to its extreme against Graham Potter’s inspired outfit.
On the other hand, Brighton may have not always garnered the results that their performances deserved last term. However, this time around they are in dreamland following a stellar start to campaign with 12 points from 15 matches available.
The Seagulls are currently sixth on the table rankings. A win this week could see the Seagulls lead the table for the first time in their history.
Crystal Palace vs. Brighton Head to Head
Both sides have 15 games against each other, with Palace taking six wins while Brighton with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham
- West Ham 2-2 Crystal Palace
- Watford 1-0 Tottenham
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Brentford
Away
- Brighton 2-0 Swansea City
- Brighton 2-1 Leicester City
- Brentford 0-1 Brighton
- Brighton 0-2 Everton
- Cardiff City 0-2 Brighton
Crystal Palace Team News
Long-term absentees at the camp include Eberechi Eze and Nathan Fegurson. However, a major boost for Patrick Viera is the return of Jeffrey Schlupp in attack. Despite netting a brace and getting dropped last week, we expect Eduoard to get a spot ahead of Christian Benteke.
Brighton Team News
There remain fitness concerns over the availability of midfield duo Yves Bissouma and Enock Mwepu. Leandro Trossard sets to lead the attacking line after impressive displays in the last Premier League fixtures.
Prediction and Odds
This match has all the makings of a heated encounter that could end up in a draw, but its too tight to call.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 3.5
