Brighton vs Crystal Palace Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Game Preview

Brighton host Crystal Palace at the American Express Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League derby that looks lopsided on paper. The hosts sit third in the standings. Palace are 13th.

Brighton have won their last three Premier League games and carry the sharpest attack in this matchup. They have also kept a clean sheet in their last three league outings.

Pierre Sage has Crystal Palace moving in the right direction, with seven points from their last four outings. They rode their luck against Nottingham Forest but still won 3-1.

Palace hold the edge in previous meetings, winning three to Brighton's one, with two ties. The prize is bigger for the hosts, though: a win lifts them to second, at least temporarily.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Recent Results

Brighton arrive flying. Pascal Gross is driving it from midfield, picking up an assist in three straight Premier League outings. The midweek trip into Europe barely slowed them either, as FK Kauno Žalgiris were swept aside 4-0 at the American Express Stadium in the Conference League.

Crystal Palace's league results have picked up, but Europe has been less kind. They lost 3-2 away to Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday. Daichi Kamada remains their most reliable source of end product, contributing a goal or an assist in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma (Injured/out), Stefanos Tzimas (Injured/out), Evan Ferguson (Injured/out), M. Orozco (Injured/out), M. Svoboda (Injured/out), Yankuba Minteh (Injured/out), Mats Wieffer (Injured/doubtful), Pascal Struijk (Injured/doubtful)

Crystal Palace: C. Riad (Injured/out), Dean Henderson (Injured/doubtful), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Injured/doubtful), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Injured/doubtful), Ben Chilwell (Injured/doubtful), Axel Disasi (Suspended)

Brighton

The Brighton vs Crystal Palace lineups start with a long list of Brighton absentees. Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Femi Azeez, Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson are all definitely out. Pascal Struijk is available after his red card against Sunderland was overturned, but he is carrying an injury, while Mats Wieffer is hoping to return from a knee injury.

Crystal Palace

Axel Disasi serves the final game of his three-game ban following his sending-off against Ipswich last month. Dean Henderson, Ben Chilwell, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jean-Philippe Mateta will all be assessed after missing the Lyon game. With Mateta a doubt, J. S. Larsen leads the line in the probable XI, and C. Riad is out injured.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: B. Verbruggen, F. Kadioglu, L. Dunk, L. Vuskovic, O. Boscagli, C. Andrés, P. Gross, D. Gómez, Y. Ayari, M. D. Cuyper, C. Kostoulas

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: W. Benítez, J. Canvot, C. Richards, J. Lerma, A. Khalaili, A. Wharton, Q. Timber, T. Mitchell, Y. Pino, D. Kamada, J. S. Larsen

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Key Stats & Game Facts

• Crystal Palace have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 10 games vs Brighton (Premier League).
• Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings between Brighton and Crystal Palace (Premier League).
• Maxim De Cuyper has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
• Diego Gómez has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
• Ismaïla Sarr has won 2+ fouls in 6 of his last 6 appearances vs Brighton (Premier League).

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Brighton vs Crystal Palace prediction is a 3-1 home win. The implied probability backs it up too, with Brighton priced at -188 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. This Brighton side is rated elite at attacking set pieces and at creating scoring opportunities through individual skill, and Palace are poor at defending set pieces and counterattacks. Palace have a habit of coming back from losing positions, so a goal for the visitors fits the picture, but Brighton simply have too much quality in the final third.

Best Picks

Pascal Gross to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He is the Brighton midfielder who gets forward behind the attack, and Brighton are the clear favorites. The first of our Brighton vs Crystal Palace best picks sits in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Gross has found the net in two of his past three Premier League outings, and the implied probability undersells his odds of getting on the scoresheet again. With Brighton projected for around two goals, a midfielder who arrives late in the box is worth backing.

Olivier Boscagli to have at least one shot on target (Over 0.5) in the Player Shots On Target market. He is a Brighton defender who gets forward at set pieces. This one lives in the Player Shots On Target market, and it is built on a clear mismatch. Brighton rate at the top end for attacking set pieces, Palace are weak at defending them, and that is exactly where Boscagli gets his looks. The price undersells a defender who should see the ball in the box more than once on Sunday.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Same Game Parlay

Our Brighton vs Crystal Palace same game parlay picks lean into the hosts' attack: three-plus Brighton goals, Yasin Ayari shots, a Charalampos Kostoulas goal and a Yeremy Pino card.

Brighton Over 2.5 in the Total Home Goals market has hit in 4 of their last 6. The projected 3-1 scoreline gets this leg home too.

Yasin Ayari Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market is a volume play. He has gone 2+ shots in every one of his last five Premier League outings.

Yeremy Pino in the To Be Shown A Card market has hit in 2 of his last 3. Against a Brighton side that loves the ball, he will be doing plenty of chasing.

Charalampos Kostoulas in the Anytime Goalscorer market leads the line with Ferguson and Tzimas out. He has found the net twice across his last three top-flight starts.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Talking Points

Pierre Sage has framed this derby as a test of tactical discipline rather than emotion, and his plan makes sense on paper. Palace are excellent at stealing the ball and love to attempt through balls, while Brighton's soft spots are defending set pieces and stopping opponents from creating looks. The catch is that Palace struggle to keep possession and to defend counterattacks, and that plays straight into Brighton's hands. Add a Thursday night in Lyon and a stack of fitness checks, and the visitors look stretched for this one.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Predictions FAQs

When is the Brighton vs Crystal Palace English Premier League game?

The Premier League game kicks off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Where is Brighton vs Crystal Palace being played?

The game is being played at American Express Stadium.

Where can I watch Brighton vs Crystal Palace?

The listed broadcaster for this game is Sky Sports PL.

Who is in the probable lineups for Brighton vs Crystal Palace?

Brighton have a probable 4-2-3-1 formation with B. Verbruggen in goal, while Crystal Palace have a probable 3-4-2-1 formation with W. Benítez in goal.

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