Our Brighton vs Crystal Palace prediction is a home win. Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton are third in the Premier League with 13 points from six games and have won five in a row in all competitions, while Pierre Sage’s Palace arrive on the back of a midweek Europa League defeat in Lyon. Palace are unbeaten in the last four meetings, though, so this M23 derby is far from a formality.
The match kicks off at 4pm EAT on Sunday 18 October at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Key Facts
- Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 7
- Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
- Kick-off: 4:00pm EAT (2:00pm UK time)
- Venue: American Express Stadium (the Amex), Brighton
- Brighton league form (last six, oldest first): W L D W W W, 13 points, 18 goals scored
- Palace league form (last six, oldest first): L L W L D W, 7 points
- Head-to-head: Palace unbeaten in the last four meetings (three wins, one draw)
Brighton Form: Flying Under Hurzeler
Brighton have been one of the stories of the early season. They went into the weekend as the Premier League’s top scorers with 18 goals from six games, and they sit third in the table.
Their results speak for themselves. They won 4-0 at Aston Villa, thrashed Coventry 5-0 away, beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex and won 2-0 at Sunderland last time out in the league. The only defeat was a wild 4-3 loss at Chelsea, and they also drew 1-1 at home to Leeds.
In midweek they kept the momentum going in the Conference League with a 4-0 home win over Kauno Zalgiris, which made it five straight wins in all competitions.
Crystal Palace Form: Mixed Start for Sage
Palace have been harder to read. They have seven points from six league games, with wins over Fulham and Nottingham Forest, a goalless draw at Leeds and defeats to Everton, Manchester City and Ipswich.
They lost 3-2 at Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday, a game that saw Sage return to his former club, as covered in our Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace report. With that trip in their legs and only a few days to recover, this is a tough assignment.
Team News
Brighton Team News
Brighton remain without Kaoru Mitoma, Mats Wieffer and Yankuba Minteh, who are all sidelined with injuries. Defender Pascal Struijk’s availability is unclear, so check the confirmed line-up before kick-off.
Crystal Palace Team News
Palace captain Dean Henderson could return in goal after missing recent matches. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Takehiro Tomiyasu are doubts, while Axel Disasi is suspended. Line-ups are usually announced about an hour before kick-off, around 3pm EAT, on the official Premier League website.
Head-to-Head: Palace Have the Edge
This is where Palace fans will take heart. They are unbeaten in the last four meetings between the clubs, with three wins and a draw. Brighton’s last win in the derby came back in February 2024, a 4-1 victory at the Amex.
Derby games often ignore form, and Palace have shown they can frustrate Brighton. That is the main reason this is not as one-sided as the league table suggests.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction and Betting Tips
Brighton are clear favourites with bookmakers, and it is easy to see why. They are scoring freely, they are at home, and while both sides played in Europe on Thursday, Brighton stayed at home while Palace travelled to France for a draining game.
Palace’s absences matter too. If Mateta does not start, they lose their main goal threat, and a back line without Disasi faces one of the league’s most dangerous attacks.
The head-to-head record is the one warning sign. Palace have a habit of raising their game for this fixture, and Brighton have conceded in some of their bigger games this season, including four at Chelsea.
Our Pick
- Main tip: Brighton to win
- Alternative: Over 2.5 goals, given Brighton’s scoring rate and Palace’s ability to hit back
- Predicted score: Brighton 2-1 Crystal Palace
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FAQ
What time is Brighton vs Crystal Palace in Kenya?
Brighton vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 4pm East Africa Time on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Where is Brighton vs Crystal Palace being played?
The match is at the American Express Stadium, known as the Amex, in Brighton.
Who has the better head-to-head record recently?
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last four meetings, winning three and drawing one. Brighton last won the fixture in February 2024.
What is the Brighton vs Crystal Palace prediction?
We expect a Brighton win, with a 2-1 scoreline our predicted result, but Palace’s derby record means this is no sure thing.
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