Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction 9 November 2025

🔊 How will the clash between Crystal Palace and Brighton, both sitting just outside the Premier League's top eight, unfold? The teams are neighbors on the table, with the Eagles holding a slight edge by one point in 9th place. Both sides enter this head-to-head in high spirits following victories in their last outings. However, Palace had a midweek fixture in the Conference League, though they remained in London. The upcoming match will also take place at Selhurst Park this Saturday. Will the tight schedule impact Oliver Glasner's squad? We'll delve into this in our editorial breakdown.

Head-to-Head

📊 Over the last 10 games, Brighton have one more win than their rivals, boasting three victories to Crystal Palace's two. There have been an astonishing number of draws, with five matches ending in a 1-1 stalemate. However, Crystal Palace claimed both encounters last season. Notably, in 9 out of those 10 matches, both teams found the back of the net.

Crystal Palace Team Overview

Oliver Glasner's side kicked off the season with impressive momentum, going unbeaten across 11 matches in all competitions. However, they then hit a rough patch, failing to secure a victory in four consecutive games, managing just a single point in the Premier League thanks to a draw with Bournemouth (3-3). Yet, the "Glaziers" have bounced back, remaining undefeated in their last three outings. During this run, they knocked out Liverpool in the English League Cup with a 3-0 win, dismantled Brentford in the Premier League (2-0), and outclassed AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League (3-1). All these results were achieved with a pragmatic approach. Crystal Palace averaged just 37% possession but posed significant attacking threats, amassing a total of 6.38 xG.

The resurgence of Crystal Palace has been epitomized by Ismaïla Sarr. The Senegalese forward has undoubtedly been their standout performer over this three-match span. During this period, he found the net four times, scoring braces against both Liverpool and AZ Alkmaar. In those matches, he was also named Player of the Match.

Brighton & Hove Albion Team Overview

The "Seagulls" have been hovering around the 10th spot in the Premier League for 10 rounds, without climbing any higher. It's worth noting that Brighton have faced one of the toughest schedules in the EPL. Fabian Hurzeler's squad have gone up against five of the top eight teams in the league. Their results are commendable, securing 8 out of a possible 15 points. However, their performance against teams from the lower half of the table hasn't been as impressive, with Albion dropping seven points. This trend seems to be changing though, as they recently dismantled Leeds with a 3-0 victory.

The standout player in the match against Leeds was the club's winter signing, Diego Gomez. The former Inter Miami player doesn't settle for single goals, opting instead to score in bunches. He recently netted four goals in an English League Cup match and scored a brace against the "Peacocks." With seven goals across all competitions, the Paraguayan is Brighton's top scorer. Danny Welbeck trails closely with six goals. The 34-year-old forward has found a new lease on life, scoring six times in his last five Premier League appearances.

Latest news

Crystal Palace

🎙 Next month, Crystal Palace face a grueling schedule with four matches in nine days. From December 14 to 23, the team will play three Premier League fixtures and one in the Conference League. Here's what Londoners' head coach Oliver Glasner had to say about this packed calendar: “It's not about player welfare. It's about coming together to find the best solution. Everyone is thinking about themselves, trying to make as much money as possible. That's the situation. This is UEFA's schedule. It was clear there would be a Conference League match before Christmas. It was 99 percent certain an English team would play there. So why schedule an EFL Cup match here? Why? I just don't understand.”

❌ Since the start of the season, Caleb Kporah (back injury) and Cheick Doucouré (knee injury) have been sidelined. However, Chadi Riad has fully recovered, though he was not included in the squad against AZ Alkmaar as a precautionary measure by the coach. Recently, Eddie Nketiah joined the injury list after suffering a thigh injury in the EFL Cup match against Liverpool.

Brighton & Hove Albion

🎙 Brighton's head coach has spoken about Danny Welbeck's impressive form. "Of course, the media always try to praise him for scoring goals, and that's very important. But I try to judge him by his personal qualities. How crucial he is for us as a player and as a person. As I always try to emphasize, he gets along well with people off the pitch too. He's an excellent leader off the field and a role model. That's why we are very happy to have him here, and I think he's in great shape," said Fabian Hurzeler.

❌ Throughout the season, Brighton have been hit by injuries to Jack Hinshelwood, Bryan Gruda, James Milner, and Joel Veltman. Solly March and Adam Webster have been sidelined since the Premier League kicked off. However, Kaoru Mitoma is close to returning to action after dealing with an ankle issue. He is likely to be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Tim Robinson. Over his last 20 Premier League games, he has averaged 4.1 yellow cards per match. Recent head-to-head encounters between these teams have been quite intense. For instance, in the second round last season, apart from four yellow cards, the teams also saw three players sent off. In 5 out of their last 6 meetings, there have been at least four cautions. Both teams are one win away from the European competition spots and are currently neighbors in the standings. We anticipate a heated contest, so we lean towards a total of over 3.5 yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Crystal Palace boast one of the best defenses in the Premier League, conceding at a rate comparable to top-four teams (eight goals in 10 matches). Brighton have failed to score more than once at Selhurst Park in their last six visits. While Danny Welbeck is in fine form for the Seagulls, without Kaoru Mitoma, their attack lacks its full potency. We predict that Brighton will not surpass a total of 1.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Oliver Glasner favors a counter-attacking style even against teams of equal or lesser quality. For example, his team has averaged just 37% possession over their last four matches. The Eagles have willingly ceded control even in home games against AZ Alkmaar and Brentford. This approach naturally impacts the number of set pieces they earn; over 10 Premier League matches, they average just 3.8 corners. In 6 out of their last 7 meetings with Brighton, the London side has delivered fewer than 5.5 corners. Therefore, our prediction is: Crystal Palace under 5.5 corners.

Currently, the Premier League standings reflect the parity between these teams, a balance that has been evident in past encounters as well. Notably, there have been seven draws with identical scores of 1-1 from 2019 to 2023. Brighton tend to perform slightly better against top-tier opponents, while Crystal Palace have suffered fewer injuries this season. However, it's worth noting that the Eagles played in the Conference League midweek, which could impact their performance. All things considered, picking a favorite in this matchup is challenging, and a high-scoring draw (1-1) seems like a fair outcome. Given these circumstances, betting on both teams to score (yes) appears to be a strong option.