Brighton vs Everton: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Brighton, currently sitting in 12th place in the Premier League, are set to host 10th-placed Everton at the Amex Stadium on Friday, January 31st, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM GMT. Both sides will be eager to secure three points, with the Seagulls looking to climb out of mid-table obscurity and the Toffees aiming to solidify their position in the top half.

Brighton vs Everton Form

The hosts come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away defeat to Fulham in their last Premier League outing. This result continues a challenging spell for Brighton, who have failed to win nine of their last ten matches in the Premier League. Their recent form shows one win, three draws, and two losses in their last six league encounters, including a 2-0 home victory against Burnley but also draws against Bournemouth and Manchester City, and an FA Cup loss to Manchester United. The Seagulls' struggles are highlighted by their 15th-place ranking in the league's form table over the last six matches.

Everton, meanwhile, secured a 1-1 draw against Leeds in their most recent Premier League match. The Toffees have shown more resilience lately, with their last six league games yielding two wins, three draws, and just one defeat. This solid run includes an impressive 1-0 away victory at Aston Villa and a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest away from home. Notably, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in seven of Everton's last eight Premier League games, showcasing their often tight, defensive style. The visitors currently sit seventh in the form table for their last six away matches.

Brighton vs Everton Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two sides saw Everton emerge victorious with a 2-0 home win in August 2025. Looking at the last six meetings, the head-to-head record is closely contested. Everton have won three of these clashes, Brighton have won one, and two matches have ended in draws. An interesting historical note is that Everton are undefeated in their last five away matches against Brighton in all competitions, suggesting the Amex Stadium might not be the fortress it often is for the Seagulls when the Toffees come to visit.

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Brighton vs Everton Probable Lineups

Brighton (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
• Defenders: Kadioglu, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman
• Midfielders: Groß, Baleba
• Attacking Midfielders: Mitoma, Rutter, Minteh
• Forward: Welbeck

Everton (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Pickford
• Defenders: Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, O'Brien
• Midfielders: Gueye, Garner
• Attacking Midfielders: McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye
• Forward: Barry

Brighton vs Everton Team News

Brighton will be contending with several key absences for this clash. Gruda, March, Tzimas, Webster, and Wieffer are all sidelined due to injury. Despite these setbacks, Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the line, having been a consistent goal threat for the club this season and possessing a strong record against Everton. He will likely be supported by Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter in attacking roles.

Everton's injury list is less extensive, but they will be without Jack Grealish and Tim Iroegbunam. However, the Toffees otherwise arrive in good shape. Thierno Barry, who has been in clinical form with five goals from just ten shots since December, is set to start up front. He will be flanked by Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with James Garner and Idrissa Gueye providing a robust midfield screen.

Brighton vs Everton Match Facts

• Brighton have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches in Premier League.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Everton's last 8 games in Premier League.
• Everton are undefeated in their last 5 away matches against Brighton in all competitions.

Prediction: Brighton 1-1 Everton

This fixture pits Brighton's possession-based, creative style against Everton's pragmatic, defensively organised approach. The Seagulls, despite their ability to create chances through individual skill and attack through the middle, have shown weaknesses in avoiding individual errors and protecting leads. Their tendency to start slowly could play directly into Everton's hands, who excel at protecting leads and stealing the ball from the opposition. The match forecast even suggests Everton will dominate in the air, leveraging one of their key strengths against a Brighton side that struggles in aerial duels.

Everton’s formidable away form, including three successive clean sheets on the road, combined with their efficiency in front of goal, makes them a tough nut to crack. While Brighton are generally resilient at home, their recent league form has been concerning, with only one win in their last ten. Given the Toffees' defensive discipline and the Seagulls' recent trend towards low-scoring home games, a narrow and hard-fought draw seems a highly probable outcome.

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-114) Click here to get the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook

Considering the predicted scoreline of 1-1 and the compelling statistics, betting on Under 2.5 Goals offers excellent value. Everton's recent matches have consistently seen fewer than 2.5 goals, with seven of their last eight Premier League games falling into this category. Furthermore, Brighton's home matches have also tightened up, with their last four league games at the Amex finishing under 2.5 goals. The combination of Everton's robust defence and Brighton's recent struggles to convert chances into a flurry of goals strongly supports a low-scoring affair.

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