Crystal Palace – Brighton

Match analysis

Crystal Palace host Brighton in a clash that pits a struggling 16th‑placed side, with just three points from one win and three defeats and a 6‑11 goal deficit, against a Brighton team perched at 63th in the table but unbeaten, boasting four points from a win and a draw and a tidy 4‑0 defensive record. The Eagles will be desperate to turn around a season that has seen them concede nearly twice as many goals as they have scored, while the Seagulls will look to extend their flawless run and improve their goal‑difference. Head‑to‑head, the two clubs have met frequently in recent years, with Palace typically enjoying a slight edge at Selhurst Park, yet Brighton’s current form could tip the balance. Both sides know that three points could be pivotal: Palace to climb out of the relegation‑threatened zone and Brighton to cement a rare unbeaten streak.