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Crystal Palace set to triumph over Brighton in upcoming match

Crystal Palace set to triumph over Brighton in upcoming match

Crystal Palace will aim to continue their strong form as they host Brighton at Selhurst Park in the Premier League this Saturday.

Palace has been performing well since the beginning of the year, with hopes of securing a top-half finish while also preparing for an upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.

On the other hand, Brighton has seen a decline in results recently and despite still being in contention for a European spot, they cannot afford many more slip-ups given the limited time left in the season.

Team news

Palace is set to bring back Will Hughes to the starting lineup following his suspension, with Chris Richards also potentially returning after recovering from a calf injury.

However, Cheick Doucoure is out for the rest of the season and Chadi Riad will not be available until January 2026 due to an ACL injury.

Brighton's injury concerns have increased with Georginio Rutter and Adam Webster both facing potential season-ending absences.

In addition, Igor Julio, Tariq Lamptey, Jason Steele, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, and Joel Veltman remain sidelined.

Will Hughes might return to play for Crystal Palace.
Will Hughes might return to play for Crystal Palace.

The stats

Following their 1-1 draw against Southampton, Palace extended their unbeaten streak to six matches across all competitions.

The Eagles have won their last three games at Selhurst Park, defeating Villa and Ipswich in the league alongside an FA Cup victory over Millwall.

Meanwhile, Brighton is coming off two consecutive defeats, first losing to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on penalties before a 3-0 defeat to Villa in the league.

Brighton's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a heavy 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest followed by a victory against Southampton and a draw against Manchester City.

Prediction

With Brighton's attacking style of play, the match at Selhurst Park could be an open and entertaining encounter, favoring Palace to come out on top.

Brighton's offensive approach often leaves them vulnerable at the back, allowing the counter-attacking Eagles to exploit their weaknesses.

Palace has been in good form lately, losing only two of their last 10 league games in 2025, and their FA Cup run demonstrates their quality.

With key players like Eberechi Eze and Jean Philippe-Mateta returning from injury, Palace should have enough to defeat a Brighton side that has faltered in recent weeks.