Crystal Palace v Brighton predictions, odds and betting tips: Spoils could be shared in derby tussle

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Where to watch Crystal Palace v Brighton

You can watch Crystal Palace v Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League at 8pm.

Match prediction & best bet

Draw
1pt 5-2 bet365, Hills

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Crystal Palace v Brighton odds

Crystal Palace 23-10
Brighton 5-4
Draw 5-2

Odds correct at time of publishing

Crystal Palace v Brighton team news

Crystal Palace
Joel Ward (hamstring) has joined Cheick Doucoure (Achilles), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (thigh), Rob Holding (ankle), Sam Johnstone (calf), Odsonne Edouard (knee) and Jefferson Lerma (thigh) on the absentee list, but Jordan Ayew is available after suspension.

Brighton
Ansu Fati, Pervis Estupinan, Tariq Lamptey (all thigh), Julio Encisco, Joel Veltman, Solly March (all knee) and Adam Webster (unspecified injury) remain unavailable. Danny Welbeck (hamstring) made his comeback as a substitute in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Arsenal.

Crystal Palace v Brighton predictions

Bitter rivals Crystal Palace and Brighton have played out 1-1 draws in each of their last four meetings at Selhurst Park and the trend of stalemates could continue in their pre-Christmas clash in south London.

Supporters of both clubs look forward to this derby, which is always fiercely contested despite being anything but local.

Brighton have had the upper hand since a 1-0 victory at the Amex in March but there has been a long-term pattern of tight encounters with none of the last nine meetings being decided by more than one goal.

The Seagulls were stronger last season, finishing 17 points and five positions higher, and are on course to be above Palace come the end of the current campaign.

But they have won just once on their last nine visits to Selhurst Park and approach the match on a bit of a downer after being outclassed in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Roberto De Zerbi's side never got going at the Emirates and were fortunate to escape a heavier defeat having lost the shot count 26 to six.

Three days previously Brighton had clinched top spot in Europa League Group B with a hard-fought 1-0 success at home to Marseille, so it was perhaps understandable that they were short of their best against the Gunners.

However, the Palace fixture is Brighton's sixth of a busy December schedule and it seems quite possible that De Zerbi's side will once again lack the zip of some of their early-season performances.

Palace may sense an opportunity as they attempt to build on last Saturday's remarkable 2-2 draw at Manchester City.

The Eagles were given little chance at the Etihad and their fate appeared to be sealed when they trailed 2-0 with just 20 minutes left on the clock.

However, Roy Hodgson's men produced a spirited finish to secure an excellent point and avoid sustaining a third straight defeat.

Palace's fans were jubilant after the final whistle at the Etihad but they have been rather less happy with some of the recent home performances and vented their frustrations after 2-0 loss against Bournemouth earlier this month.

Hodgson has been grappling with raised expectations and a crowded treatment room, although he received a boost at the Etihad when Eberechi Eze came off the bench for the final moments.

Eze could play an important role over the festive period but, given his recent lack of game time, it seems unlikely he will be risked from the start against Brighton.

Palace are boosted by the return of Jordan Ayew after suspension but, with Eze not fully fit and top scorer Odsonne Edouard injured, they will be a fair way short of full strength in offensive areas.

In the short term the Eagles must focus on grinding out results and they might have to accept a draw against Brighton.

Key stat

Crystal Palace's last four home matches against Brighton have finished 1-1.

Probable teams

Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Richards, Schlupp; Ayew, Mateta, Olise.
Subs: Matthews, Riedewald, Ozoh, Tomkins, Eze, Ahamada, Matheus Franca, Ebiowei, Adaramola.

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor; Gilmour, Gross; Adingra, Pedro, Mitoma; Ferguson.
Subs: Steele, Milner, Lallana, Buonanotte, Dahoud, Moder, Baleba, Welbeck, McGill.

Inside info

Crystal Palace

Star man Michael Olise
Top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta
Penalty taker Michael Olise
Card magnet Jordan Ayew
Assist ace Jordan Ayew
Set-piece aerial threat Joachim Andersen

Brighton

Star man Kaoru Mitoma
Top scorer Joao Pedro
Penalty taker Joao Pedro
Card magnet Lewis Dunk
Assist ace Kaoru Mitoma
Set-piece aerial threat Lewis Dunk

Crystal Palace v Brighton bet builder predictions

Crystal Palace v Brighton to draw
The points have been shared in five of the last eight Premier League meetings between Crystal Palace and Brighton and another draw could be on the cards this week.

Under 2.5 goals
The last eight matches between the teams have generated just 15 goals and it seem quite possible that the low-scoring trend could continue.

Kaoru Mitoma to be carded
There is always a competitive edge when these teams meet and combative Brighton attacker Kaoru Mitoma looks among the players most likely to overstep the mark

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