Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

With seven wins from their last nine matches, Crystal Palace enter Saturday's clash against Brighton with sky-high confidence despite their late equalizer against Southampton feeling more like dropped points than a rescued draw.

The visiting Seagulls, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a 3-0 drubbing by Aston Villa – their second consecutive match without finding the net and extending their winless run to three games.

Both sides have everything to play for with only four points separating Brighton in eighth from a top-four spot as the home team Crystal Palace host away team Brighton in what promises to be another fiery episode of this increasingly tense rivalry.

Crystal Palace vs. Brighton preview

The M23 derby between Crystal Palace and Brighton is set to reignite their fierce rivalry this Saturday at Selhurst Park, with both mid-table sides desperate to claim bragging rights in this emotionally-charged fixture.

Palace enter the clash in red-hot form, having won seven of their last nine competitive matches and riding a six-game unbeaten streak, though they'll be kicking themselves after Matheus França's last-gasp equalizer against Southampton spared their blushes midweek.

The Eagles' home form has been particularly impressive, with three consecutive victories at Selhurst Park suggesting they'll fancy their chances against their seaside rivals.

Brighton, meanwhile, are licking their wounds after a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa, making it three matches without a win and raising serious questions about Fabian Hürzeler's squad as their season threatens to fizzle out.

The Seagulls' injury crisis hasn't helped matters, with Tariq Lamptey, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, James Milner and Igor all sidelined for the trip to South London.

Palace's attacking spark Eberechi Eze will be looking to exploit these defensive gaps, while the return of Will Hughes from suspension offers Glasner another option in midfield.

Recent meetings between these rivals have delivered goals – their last six clashes averaging 2.67 goals per game – and with Palace finding the net in each of their last six matches while Brighton have seen at least three goals in five of their last six games, neutrals could be in for a treat.

Given Palace's current momentum and Brighton's concerning form slide, the Eagles might just edge this emotionally-charged derby in front of their vociferous home support, though the unpredictable nature of this rivalry means nothing is certain.