Brighton - Crystal Palace prediction 18 October 2026

England ยท Premier LeagueFinished
Brighton
5:0
FT
Crystal Palace
Match Info
CompetitionPremier League ยท England
Start date
Kick-off
VenueAmerican Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex
Capacity31,872
Surfacegrass
RefereeRobert Jones
Recent Form
Brighton
L
D
W
W
W
Crystal Palace
L
D
L
L
W
Recent matches ยท Brighton
Premier League
Liverpool
Brighton
20
L
UEFA Conference League
Jablonec
Brighton
00
D
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
50
W
UEFA Conference League
Brighton
FK Kauno Zalgiris
40
W
Premier League
Sunderland
Brighton
02
W
Premier League
Brighton
Arsenal FC
30
W
League Cup
Manchester United
Brighton
23
W
Premier League
Coventry City
Brighton
05
W
Premier League
Brighton
Leeds United
11
D
Premier League
Chelsea
Brighton
43
L
UEFA Conference League Qualification
Brighton
Tromso
40
W
Premier League
Brighton
Aston Villa
40
W
UEFA Conference League Qualification
Tromso
Brighton
00
D
Friendly Clubs
Brighton
Bologna
10
W
Friendly Clubs
Brighton
AS Roma
30
W
Recent matches ยท Crystal Palace
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Newcastle United
02
L
UEFA Europa League
Besiktas
Crystal Palace
22
D
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
50
L
UEFA Europa League
Lyon
Crystal Palace
32
L
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
31
W
Friendly Clubs
Crystal Palace
Bristol City
02
L
Premier League
Leeds United
Crystal Palace
00
D
UEFA Europa League
Crystal Palace
Lech Poznan
40
W
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Ipswich Town
23
L
League Cup
Crystal Palace
Middlesbrough
30
W
Premier League
Fulham
Crystal Palace
23
W
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
14
L
Premier League
Everton
Crystal Palace
20
L
Friendly Clubs
SC Freiburg
Crystal Palace
20
L
Friendly Clubs
Fulham
Crystal Palace
12
W
Lineups
Brighton4-2-3-1
  • 1B. VerbruggenG
  • 24F. KadฤฑoฤŸluD
  • 29M. De CuyperM
  • 5L. DunkD
  • 13P. GroรŸM
  • 21O. BoscagliD
  • 26Y. AyariM
  • 25D. GรณmezM
  • 44L. Vuลกkoviฤ‡D
  • 14Josรฉ Marรญa Andrรฉs BaixauliM
  • 19C. KostoulasF
Substitutes
  • 23J. Steele
  • 33M. O'Riley
  • 20Costinha
  • 3J. Hadjam
  • 15I. Osman
  • 8J. Hinshelwood
  • 35M. Yalcouyรฉ
  • 30M. Svoboda
  • 10G. Rutter
Crystal Palace3-4-2-1
  • 26C. RichardsD
  • 3T. MitchellM
  • 10Yeremy PinoM
  • 22J. Strand LarsenF
  • 44W. BenรญtezG
  • 18D. KamadaM
  • 20A. WhartonM
  • 25A. KhalailiM
  • 23Q. TimberM
  • 6J. CanvotD
  • 21H. AhanorD
Substitutes
  • 9E. Nketiah
  • 30ร“scar Mingueza
  • 19W. Hughes
  • 11D. McNeil
  • 31R. Matthews
  • 7I. Sarr
  • 8J. Lerma
  • 14J. Mateta14
  • 24D. Osorio
Head-to-Head ยท summary
7
Brighton
11
Draws
11
Crystal Palace
Previous meetings
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
50
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
01
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
00
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
21
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
13
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
41
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
10
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
11
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
12
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
12
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
01
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
01
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
11
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
00
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
31
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
31
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
32
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
32
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
32
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Brighton
32
FA Cup
Brighton
Crystal Palace
21
FA Cup
Brighton
Crystal Palace
21
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
00
Premier League
Brighton
Crystal Palace
00
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Manchester City870120:9+1121
2Arsenal FC870113:5+821
3Brighton751123:5+1816
4Chelsea841317:15+213
5Liverpool73319:8+112
6Aston Villa83239:12-311
7Brentford724113:8+510
8Leeds United72419:6+310
9Everton82428:9-110
10Ipswich831412:16-410
11Hull City72328:7+19
12Tottenham Hotspur82338:10-29
13Fulham82248:10-28
14Newcastle United722310:14-48
15Manchester United714210:1007
16Crystal Palace72149:17-87
17Bournemouth71339:13-46
18Nottingham Forest81346:10-46
19Coventry City82066:15-96
20Sunderland71156:14-84
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Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction (Feb 08)

Welcome to our Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction for the Premier League clash on Feb 08, 2026, at 14:00. Crystal Palace enter the match as slight favorites with a 45% win probability according to our analysis. The draw sits at 30%, while Brighton have a 25% chance of taking all three points.

Team Form

Crystal Palace Recent Form

Palace's last five results show inconsistent form: W, L, D, L, D. Their recent matches include a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, defeats to Arsenal (1-2) and Manchester City (0-3), and draws with Brentford (2-2) and Everton (2-2).

  • Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano (W)
  • Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal (L)
  • Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (D)
  • Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace (L)
  • Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton (D)

Brighton Recent Form

Brighton's last five results: L, L, W, L, W. They lost 0-3 to Manchester United and 0-1 at Leeds, but recorded wins over Wolves (3-0) and Chelsea (3-0). Their away form has been poor, with three losses in their last five overall.

  • Brighton 0-3 Manchester United (L)
  • Leeds United 1-0 Brighton (L)
  • Brighton 3-0 Wolves (W)
  • Newcastle United 3-1 Brighton (L)
  • Brighton 3-0 Chelsea (W)

Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record between these teams favors Crystal Palace: 11 wins for Palace, 11 draws, and 6 wins for Brighton. The last four meetings show Crystal Palace dominance:

  • Nov 09, 2025: Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton
  • Apr 05, 2025: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
  • Dec 15, 2024: Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace
  • Feb 03, 2024: Brighton 4-1 Crystal Palace

Three wins and one draw for Palace in that span, suggesting the Eagles have a strong record in this fixture.

Win Probability: Crystal Palace or Brighton?

Based on our analysis of team form, head-to-head trends, and home advantage, we calculate the match outcome probabilities as follows:

  • Crystal Palace win: 45%
  • Draw: 30%
  • Brighton win: 25%

Palace's solid H2H record and home field give them the edge, despite both teams showing mixed recent form. The most likely result is a close home victory, but a draw is also a realistic outcome given the attacking inconsistencies from both sides. Bettors looking for value might consider the draw or a narrow Palace win as viable betting tips.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmaker odds for this Crystal Palace vs Brighton fixture were not available in our data feed. However, based on the implied probabilities, the fair odds would be around 2.22 for a home win, 3.33 for the draw, and 4.00 for an away win. Our final Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction is a home win for the Eagles, leaning on their superior head-to-head form and the boost of playing at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton โ€” FAQ

Who will win Crystal Palace vs Brighton?
Crystal Palace have a 45% chance to win, the draw is at 30%, and Brighton have a 25% probability. Based on recent head-to-head results (Palace unbeaten in the last four) and home advantage, the most likely winner is Crystal Palace.
What is the win probability for Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace have a 45% win probability in this match. This estimate takes into account their strong recent record against Brighton (three wins and one draw in the last four meetings) and the fact they are playing at home.
When is the Crystal Palace vs Brighton match?
The match takes place on Feb 08, 2026, at 14:00 local time. It is a Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park.
What are the odds for the match?
The bookmaker odds for this match were not listed in our data. Based on our win probability assessment, the fair odds are approximately 2.22 for a Crystal Palace win, 3.33 for a draw, and 4.00 for a Brighton win.
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