Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs. Crystal Palace F.C Prediction on December 15, 2024

Match info

On Sunday, December 15, “M23 Derby”, a rivalry between Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C., will play its latest episode at 2 p.m. local time. Brighton are the hosts of the men’s football blockbuster, valid for the 2024-25 Premier League’s Matchweek 16, at their American Express Stadium (known before as the Falmer Stadium), where they are unbeaten this season, making them favorites here, with odds of 1.88 on 1win. Crystal Palace are 3.87.

Meeting statistics

The current form of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

Brighton have had a rock-solid start to the season and are currently in seventh position in the Premier League but only three points below the top four. Following Roberto De Zerbi’s departure to Olympique Marseille, the “Seagulls” are now coached by 31-year-old German Fabian Hürzeler, who has made an impression since taking over. Brighton have struggled in their previous few games, losing 1-3 to Fulham and drawing 1-1 with Southampton and 2-2 with Leicester, followed by early wins against Manchester City and Bournemouth (2-1 each).

Brighton are facing a number of significant absences, including long-term injuries to Solly March and Adam Webster, prospective starters Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Jack Hinshelwood, and seasoned midfielder James Milner. Defender Joël Veltman is still doubtful after missing the last game as well. Danny Welbeck, a striker with six goals and two assists this season, is anticipated to make a comeback to the starting lineup.

The current form of Crystal Palace F.C.

Despite being one of the biggest disappointments of the season, Crystal Palace, currently ranked 17th in the league, have started to show indications of improvement. They’ve managed to escape the relegation zone with two victories and four draws in their previous seven games. The “Eagles” just achieved a vital 2-2 draw with Manchester City and defeated Ipswich 1-0.

Crystal Palace will be missing longtime absentee Matheus França, defenders Chadi Riad (a recent addition), and Rob Holding, as well as midfielder Adam Wharton.

Head-to-head

Brighton will likely be the favorites going into this match based on their recent history of mutual encounters with Palace. The odds of bookmakers for the Premier League also reflect this, as we said. The “Seagulls” have escaped setbacks in six of their prior encounters with Crystal Palace, while Crystal Palace never kept a clean sheet in eight of their previous head-to-heads. Both teams have scored in seven of the last eight encounters between the teams. The 2020–21 season was the last time the “Eagles” defeated Brighton in the league.

Match analytics

Under Hürzeler’s command, Brighton have excelled this season, and they’ve benefited greatly from their home form. With three victories and four draws from seven Premier League games this season, Brighton are undefeated at American Express Stadium. Taking into account each Brighton’s and Crystal Palace’s league performance going into this match, the latter is in better form than their rivals. After their current surge in play, the “Eagles” haven’t felt the bitterness of a defeat in four of their prior games across all competitions. Although we anticipate a competitive match between two rivals, Brighton will win in the end, and both teams will score at least one goal.

Tip: 1x2 & GG/NG – 1 & GG, with odds of 3.40 on Rembrandt Casino.

Results of the forecast

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