Crystal Palace vs Brighton Predictions

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Predictions for this Premier League clash. Crystal Palace host Brighton in Saturday’s M23 derby at Selhurst Park, with both sides aiming to bounce back from disappointing midweek Premier League defeats. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Apr 5, 2025 at 3pm UK at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Predictions

Could Selhurst Park Silence the Seagulls Again?

• Brighton blunt in front of goal
  • The Seagulls have gone two full matches without scoring, highlighting serious issues in the attacking third heading into a tricky away day.
• Palace finding their groove at home
  • The Eagles have recorded clean-sheet wins in their last two Premier League outings at Selhurst Park, including victories over Villa and Ipswich.
• Injury chaos disrupting Brighton’s balance
  • With Webster, Rutter, Milner, and Lamptey all sidelined, and others only just returning, Brighton’s defensive unit is stretched and vulnerable.

Best Bet for Crystal Palace vs Brighton

Another heated chapter of the M23 derby is upon us, and it promises all the bite, drama, and unpredictable madness that makes this low-key rivalry one of the Premier League’s most intriguing. Crystal Palace will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to south London on Saturday afternoon, with both sides looking to shake off midweek disappointments and reignite their push for a strong finish to the campaign. Palace snatched a point at the death against Southampton, in a game that frankly felt more like a defeat than a draw, while Brighton were thoroughly dismantled by Aston Villa in front of their own fans—a result that undoubtedly left a bruise on both pride and European hopes.

For Palace, Selhurst Park has been a happy place of late. Their recent home form has been tidy, with two successive wins over Villa and Ipswich providing some solid foundations under Oliver Glasner. It’s not just the results either—the performances have shown more intent, more aggression, and a touch of the flair fans have long craved. Eberechi Eze has grown into a real talismanic figure, while Mateta has finally begun to repay the faith placed in him up front. They’ll need to be sharp again if they’re to derail Brighton’s attempts to climb back into the top seven.

As for the Seagulls, confidence has clearly taken a hit. One win in their last five games inside 90 minutes tells its own story, and conceding six goals across back-to-back matches, including that 3-0 defeat to Villa, has raised questions about their defensive discipline. Injuries haven’t helped—losing the likes of Webster and Rutter has left them patched up at the back—and with Milner and Lamptey also unavailable, the backline isn’t exactly bursting with experience or pace.

Best Bet: Crystal Palace to Win to Nil

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t scatter predictions around like confetti. One match, one bet—that’s our mantra. And for this derby, our Best Bet is a confident pick: Crystal Palace to win without conceding.

There’s a strong narrative behind this call, and it starts with Brighton’s recent toothlessness. The Seagulls have now failed to hit the back of the net in each of their last two fixtures, and their attacking output has dropped alarmingly. Joao Pedro has looked isolated, and Mitoma’s bursts down the flank have lacked their usual end product. Even with Welbeck possibly returning to the XI, this still feels like a team trying to find cohesion in the final third—and struggling.

In contrast, Palace have turned Selhurst Park into a bit of a fortress in recent weeks. They’ve not only been winning but have done so without giving much away defensively. Their last two home matches were both clean-sheet victories, and with Richards likely to return at the back alongside Guehi and Lacroix, there’s a sense of stability and resilience about the setup.

Let’s not ignore the midfield either. Lerma and Wharton offer a nice blend of bite and calmness in possession, while the returning Will Hughes adds leadership and balance. With Brighton already wobbling and having a long list of injuries to contend with, they’re arriving at Selhurst at arguably the worst possible time.

“Brighton’s lack of cutting edge, combined with Palace’s impressive home form, makes this the ideal spot to back a clean-sheet win for the Eagles. The value here is strong and backed by form.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

When you consider the form guide, the injury situation, and Palace’s motivation to complete a rare double over their rivals, it’s hard to look past the hosts shutting the door and claiming a solid, perhaps even comfortable, win.

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A result that feels realistic? A 2-0 home win for Crystal Palace. Brighton will likely dominate spells of possession as they tend to do, but Palace’s counter-attacking threat, coupled with Brighton’s defensive frailty, should be the difference.

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