Brighton and Crystal Palace renew their rivalry on the south coast this weekend, with both sides seeking a crucial three points in what promises to be a closely fought encounter. Kick-off is at 2:00pm on Sunday 8 February at the Amex Stadium, and below you can find our match preview and best bets for the Premier League clash.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Dunk to be carded | 4/1 @ Sky Bet (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | No player has been shown more yellow cards in the Premier League this season than Lewis Dunk and a handful of other names who have eight yellows to their name. Five of Dunk’s cautions have come in his last nine outings and he looks a solid price here for another at 4/1. |
| Correct Score 1-1 | 13/2 @ William Hill (38.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Just two points separate these two teams in the table, and a tight contest could be on the cards on Sunday. Taking a look back at previous meetings over the last few years and six of the last 13 have finished with a scoreline of 1-1. At 13/2, it’s worth taking a punt on another stalemate here. |
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How both teams go into Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Brighton started the season hoping to build on last year’s eighth-place finish but have struggled for consistency. After 24 games, they sit 13th with 31 points, having won seven, drawn ten and lost seven, and January brought just one league victory amid several draws.
Their latest setback came with a 97th-minute equaliser from Everton, leaving the Seagulls eager to get back to winning ways. A win on Sunday could lift them to ninth and keep their faint European hopes alive as the season enters its final stretch.
Crystal Palace head to the south coast in poor form, struggling to build on last season’s progress. The loss of key players like captain Marc Guéhi and uncertainty around Oliver Glasner’s future have contributed to a slide down the table.
The Eagles have now gone over two months without a league win, drawing twice and losing five, including a shock FA Cup defeat to lower-league Macclesfield. Their most recent result was a late draw at Nottingham Forest, leaving them 15th in the table and just nine points above the relegation zone.
Brighton team news
Adam Webster, Yasin Ayari and Solly March are out for the hosts.
Crystal Palace team news
Cheick Doucoure, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah are on the treatment table. Adam Wharton is suspended.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 13 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 31 |
| Crystal Palace | 15 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
These sides have shared the spoils in eight of their last 18 meetings, with five wins apiece and a near-identical goals tally (Brighton 23, Palace 21). Their most recent six encounters have featured plenty of draws and narrow wins, suggesting little to separate them historically.
Last 6 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/11/25 | Brighton 0-0 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 05/04/25 | Brighton 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 15/12/24 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Brighton | Premier League |
| 03/02/24 | Crystal Palace 4-1 Brighton | Premier League |
| 21/12/23 | Brighton 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
Conclusion
With both sides so closely matched, the smallest details could decide this one, but we like the look of the correct score of 1-1 at 13/2 with William Hill. Lewis Dunk also stands out to be carded at 4/1 in a game where we could see plenty of cautions.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
