Crystal Palace vs Brighton and Hove Albion 21.12.2023 Prediction: Premier League

Match Overview

Crystal Palace take on Brighton and Hove Albion at Loftus Road in the Premier League on Thursday. The home team play a high defensive line, and this works well in their favour only when the opposition's attackers fall for the offside trap. Brighton, however, play through the wings, and use a lot width that may prove to be the home team's undoing.

Key Highlights 

There have been a total of 19 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which the home team have won six. The visiting side have been victorious on five occasions while the rest of the matches were played out as drawn encounters between the two teams. Brighton were victorious the last time these two teams met, in March earlier this year.

Injury Report

Both these teams have long list of injured players in their ranks which includes the likes of Sam Johnstone, Rob Holding and Nathan Ferguson for Crystal Palace whereas Tariq Lamptey, Solly March and Ansu Fati have been ruled out for Brighton and Hove Albion.

Prediction

Neither Crystal Palace nor Brighton appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game. Crystal Palace, who have the tendency to outperform the visiting sides, will want to make a mark for themselves in this game. Brighton, however, are known to do well away from home.