Crystal Palace vs Brighton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

FA Community Shield winners host the Seagulls.

Selhurst Park in London gears up to host the Matchweek 11 fixture of the English Premier League, where FA Cup winners Crystal Palace take on Brighton & Hove Albion.

The FA Cup and FA Community Shield winners are coming after a 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Conference League. They are led by Oliver Glasner, who has managed teams like Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, and LASK previously.

Job done. +3 ✅ pic.twitter.com/T7pudcDpWe

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 6, 2025

Brighton are placed 10th in the EPL points table. They have clinched 15 points in 10 games so far. They are led by German gaffer Fabian Hurzeler, who has previously managed teams like St. Pauli FC.

They would be keen to avenge their defeat when these two sides met last.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Sunday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 p.m. IST
• Referee: Tim Robinson
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)

The Ivorian-born English defender has played for Chelsea and has also served as a loanee at Swansea City before joining Crystal Palace. He played a crucial role in helping England reach the EURO 2024 Finals. He will be keen to clinch a vital clean sheet against Brighton next.

He played 13 games for Palace this season and also scored once.

Yakuba Minteh (Brighton)

The Gambian winger has plied his trade with teams like Newcastle and Feyenoord before joining the Seagulls in 2024. He was part of the Feyenoord squad that won the KNVB Cup in 2024. He has played all 10 games so far and also scored once.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace won the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield.
• Palace defeated Brighton 2-1 in their last meeting.
• Brighton are placed 10th in the PL points table.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton and Hove Albion: Betting Tips and Odds

• Crystal Palace to win – 5/4 with bet365
• Ismaila Sarr to score first – 11/4 with bet365
• Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton and Hove Albion – 9/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Crystal Palace will miss out on the services of Oumar Doucoure, Edward Nketiah, and Caleb Kporha.

Meanwhile, Brighton will miss Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood and Kaoru Mitoma for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Crystal Palace won: 13

Brighton won: 12

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Kamada, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Gomez; Welbeck

Match Prediction

We expect Palace to make the most of their home advantage and clinch a close win over the Seagulls in the next game.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Telecast Details

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