Brighton vs Crystal Palace confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction, plus bet builder tips and odds ahead of Sunday's Premier League kick-off.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Sunday 18 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Brighton and Crystal Palace have been confirmed.
Brighton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK), Luka Vuskovic (DC), Lewis Dunk (DC), Olivier Boscagli (DL), Ferdi Kadioglu (DR), Pascal Groß (DMC), Chema Andrés (DMC), Diego Gómez (AMR), Yasin Ayari (AMC), Maxim De Cuyper (AML), Charalampos Kostoulas (FW)
Substitutes: Georginio Rutter, Michael Svoboda, Jaouen Hadjam, Costinha, Jack Hinshelwood, Matt O'Riley, Jason Steele, Malick Yalcouyé, Ibrahim Osman
Crystal Palace Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Walter Benítez (GK), Jaydee Canvot (DC), Honest Ahanor (DC), Chris Richards (DC), Tyrick Mitchell (DML), Quinten Timber (MC), Adam Wharton (MC), Anan Khalaili (DMR), Daichi Kamada (AMC), Jørgen Strand Larsen (FW), Yéremy Pino (AMC)
Substitutes: Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, Óscar Mingueza, Remi Matthews, Dwight McNeil, Darío Osorio, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes
Brighton vs Crystal Palace Immediate Reaction
Brighton
Brighton line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Charalampos Kostoulas leading the attack and Yasin Ayari operating in the central attacking midfield role. Pascal Groß and Chema Andrés form the central midfield pairing, with Lewis Dunk and Luka Vuskovic in the centre of defence behind Bart Verbruggen.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace set up in a 3-4-2-1, with Jørgen Strand Larsen spearheading the attack and Yéremy Pino and Daichi Kamada in support. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber provide the midfield base, while Jaydee Canvot, Honest Ahanor and Chris Richards form the back three in front of Walter Benítez.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder combines four selections: Brighton to over 2.5 total goals, Yasin Ayari to have over 1.5 shots, Yéremy Pino to be shown a card, and Charalampos Kostoulas to score anytime.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Brighton are the favourites in this match-up, with the model giving the home side a clear edge over Crystal Palace.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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