Two of the biggest rivals in the Premier League collide to kickstart a busy festive period in the competition. Crystal Palace will have the home field advantage as they host Brighton looking to build on their recent draw at the Etihad against Man City.
Before Betting On Crystal Palace vs Brighton
It has been a fine week or so in the Premier League for Crystal Palace, as Roy Hodgson’s side ended their two-match losing sequence in the competition by striking late to salvage a point on the road against Man City. Palace remain 15th in the league standings, and a victory this week could be vital for their chances of moving clear of the relegation spots.
The Eagles needed to fightback to secure a point in that match after going 2-0 down after 55 minutes at the Etihad. In fact, their match-saving effort was netted in the fifth minute of injury time, as Michael Olise kept his cool from the penalty spot. The result saw Palace become the first side to avoid defeat away from home against Man City after trailing 2-0 since Man United in 2018.
Brighton’s European hopes have been dealt a blow in recent weeks, as they have gone two without a victory in the Premier League. That run of form has seen them drop to ninth in the standings, and they are now seven points adrift of the top five positions in the table. The Seagulls suffered a second defeat in four over the weekend, going down 2-0 against Arsenal at the Emirates.
That defeat saw Brighton’s excellent scoring run come to an end, as it was the first time in 32 league matches that they failed to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, it was only the second away match in 24 that Roberto De Zerbi failed to see his side find the back of the net. It was also the first time under the manager that the Seagulls failed to register a single shot in the opening 45 minutes.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton Offshore Odds & Pick
Each of the last three league meetings between these sides have ended in 1-1 draws. That could be an interesting trend to follow when betting on the fixture this week, as the draw could present value in the betting markets.
