Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) Strength]:
1. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. sit 12th in the Premier League with 30 points. The competition among mid-table teams is fierce, and to aim for a better position, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. still needs to earn points at home.
2. The 35-year-old veteran Danny Welbeck has been in excellent form this season, scoring 9 goals, ranking 5th in the Premier League scoring charts, and leading his team in goals.
3. Winger Yankuba Minteh is extremely fast and poses a significant threat on the flanks. He averages 2.29 successful dribbles per game, showcasing his powerful ability to break through on the wings. This season, he has contributed 1 goal and 4 assists.
4. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. scored in each of their last 7 matches. Despite their recent results not being ideal, the team's attacking output has remained relatively stable.
5. The AH line is -0.5 for & Hove Albion F.C., favoring a home win.

[(Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Striker Stefanos Tzimas has played 12 matches this season, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. However, he is sidelined long-term due to an ACL injury and will continue to be absent for this match.
2. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. recorded 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 3 Premier League matches. Although they scored 1 goal in each of these games, their overall performance in the Premier League has been relatively subdued.
3. In 11 home Premier League matches, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 12 at home, indicating inconsistent performances on their own turf.

[(Everton F.C.) Strength]:
1. Everton F.C. are 10th in the league with 33 points, trailing the top-five European football spots by 4 points. The team still have a chance to secure a European football spot and must secure all three points in this match.
2. James Garner covers a vast area in midfield, essentially spanning the entire midfield. This season, he averages 2.96 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per game, serving as a crucial midfield shield for the team. He has also contributed 3 goals and 3 assists.
3. Right-winger Iliman Ndiaye is strong at breaking through on the flanks, averaging 2.12 successful dribbles per game. This season, he has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists. He is also active defensively, averaging 2.24 tackles per game.
4. Everton F.C. previously defeated 3rd-placed Aston Villa F.C. 1-0 away from home. The team's defense was solid, and they posed a significant threat on the counterattack.
5. In 11 away league matches, Everton F.C. achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 10 away from home, showing overall stable performances on the road. They have also won their last two away matches.
6. Everton F.C. won both of the most recent encounters between the two teams, keeping clean sheets in both matches. They hold the advantage in recent head-to-head results and psychological edge.

[(Everton F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Jack Grealish has performed excellently since joining Everton this season, contributing 2 goals and 6 assists. His precise passing and threatening runs on the flanks have been impactful, but he will be absent due to injury for this match.
2. Everton F.C. recorded 3 draws and 1 win in their last 4 matches, scoring exactly 1 goal in each of these games. Their defense has been solid, but their attacking firepower has struggled to extend leads, indicating room for improvement in attack.

[Tips]:
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.'s recent form has been inconsistent, with only 1 win, 5 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 league matches.

The team struggled to secure all three points, and draws have become frequent.

They find it difficult to break down opponents who employ tight, defensive tactics.

Although Everton F.C. are not renowned for their attacking prowess, their defensive performance has been excellent.

They also pose a significant threat on the counterattack.

Everton performed well away from home this season, accumulating points that place them in the upper-mid table for away matches.

Additionally, in recent encounters between the two teams, Everton kept clean sheets.

Thus, Everton are favored to avoid defeat away from home in this match.

[Recommended]:
Everton F.C. (+0.5)