Brighton host Everton in a mid-table Premier League tussle at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, with both sides eyeing a European push.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Amex Stadium, Brighton |
| Date: | 31.01.2026 |
| Time: | 15:00 GMT |
Brighton vs Everton Form and Head to Head
Brighton head into this clash on the back of a 2-1 loss at Fulham, a result that sums up their tough run. The Seagulls have failed to win nine of their last ten Premier League games and managed just one victory in their last six. That includes home draws against Bournemouth, away draws against Manchester City and West Ham, and a 2-0 win over Burnley.
Everton, meanwhile, grabbed a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds in their latest league outing. The Toffees look solid on the road, staying unbeaten in their last five away games against Brighton across all comps. Their recent form features a vital 1-0 win at Aston Villa and a 2-0 triumph at Nottingham Forest, alongside draws with Wolves and Sunderland (lost on pens in the FA Cup), but they did ship four in a 4-2 home loss to Brentford.
Notably, under 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Everton's last eight Premier League matches, underlining their gritty, low-scoring style.
Everton won their last meeting 2-0 at Goodison back in August 2025. Over the previous six head-to-heads, they've edged it with three wins to Brighton's two, including a 3-0 away success this season and that famous 5-1 thrashing at the Amex in 2022/23.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Brighton vs Everton?
According to the latest odds, Brighton are the favourites to beat Everton at home, carrying an implied win probability of around 54%, while Everton's chances sit at 25%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 10/11 | AK Bets |
| Everton | 7/2 | BresBet |
| Draw | 27/10 | Coral |
Odds last updated at 10:30AM Saturday, 31st January.
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Brighton vs Everton Predicted Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman; Groß, Baleba; Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh; Welbeck.
Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil; Barry.
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Brighton vs Everton Team News
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler faces a tough task against Everton with key men Gruda, March, Tzimas, Webster, and Wieffer all sidelined by injury. Veteran Danny Welbeck should spearhead the attack. He’s been crucial to their threat lately and loves facing the Toffees. Despite decent home stats underneath, the Seagulls have struggled to turn dominance into points.
Everton, meanwhile, will miss Grealish and Iroegbunam but arrive in decent nick. Thierno Barry’s been clinical up top, netting five from just ten efforts since December, backed by Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall. Garner and Gueye will anchor midfield, giving their backline that familiar solidity.
Brighton vs Everton Match Prediction
Brighton’s possession-heavy, attacking style meets Everton’s solid, no-nonsense defence in this Premier League clash. The Seagulls have struggled lately, winning just once in their last ten league games, but they’re tough to beat at the Amex with only one home defeat since early April. They create chances through skill and long-range efforts, often clawing back from behind, though they’re vulnerable in the air, offside trap, and on the counter.
Everton, sitting a couple of places higher, shine on the road with five away wins this season, including their last two. They boss aerial battles, hold leads well, and nick the ball back quickly, which plays right into their hands against Brighton’s set-piece frailties. Still, the Toffees can lose possession easily and leak goals from through balls. Expect Everton to target the skies, where they hold the edge, in what shapes as a tight contest between two contrasting setups.
Prediction: Brighton 1-1 Everton
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Thierno Barry has managed Anytime Goalscorer in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 3/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Jan Paul Van Hecke has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of evens Betway while publishing.
Ferdi Kadioglu has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Star Sports while publishing.
Iliman Ndiaye has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Tim Iroegbunam has exceeded 3.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at bet365 while publishing.
Brighton vs Everton Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Brighton v Everton is Carlos Baleba Over 0.5 Shots; Jan Paul van Hecke Over 0.5 Fouls; Jake O'Brien Over 1.5 Tackles; James Tarkowski Over 0.5 Shots.
Best odds of 10/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
James Tarkowski Over 0.5 Shots
James Tarkowski has notched over 0.5 shots in 3 of Everton's last 5 games and 3 of their last 4 away outings. The veteran centre-back has taken 7 shots so far this season (with 4 on target), often venturing forward on set pieces against Brighton's leaky defence.
Jan Paul van Hecke Over 0.5 Fouls
Jan Paul van Hecke has committed over 0.5 fouls in 8 of Brighton's last 10 matches, averaging around 1 foul per 90 minutes as a physical presence in defence. Everton's direct attackers like Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye will test him in duels, making this a safe leg.
Jake O'Brien Over 1.5 Tackles
Jake O'Brien has cleared 1.5 tackles in 5 of Everton's last 10 games, including 2 of their last 3 away fixtures, and has racked up 29 tackles this season overall. Brighton's quick wingers (Mitoma, Minteh) will pull him into challenges down the flanks.
Carlos Baleba Over 0.5 Shots
Carlos Baleba has registered over 0.5 shots in 6 of Brighton's last 10 matches, including all 3 of their most recent home games, with 11 shots this term from midfield. He thrives arriving late in the box against Everton's compact setup, adding attacking threat from deep.
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