Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (3 February)

Less brilliant compared to the previous year, Brighton should have difficulty securing a European folding seat this season. Roberto De Zerbi's men still occupy an honorable 9th place in the Premier League. However, they have been moving slowly for several weeks. Indeed, the Seagulls have only gleaned one success in the last 7 days, for 4 draws and 2 defeats. This week, they disappointed a lot by conceding a heavy setback at poorly ranked Luton 4-0. This follows a convincing success acquired last weekend at Sheffield United in the FA Cup 2-5.

Leader of its Europa League group, Brighton is qualified for the round of 16. Accustomed to vegetating in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Crystal Palace is currently 14th in the Premier League and is 6 points ahead of the relegation zone. After a worrying period for all fans, the London team managed to win twice in the last 3 days. Roy Hodgson's men were certainly crushed on the Arsenal pitch 5-0 but also won, at home, against Brentford 3-1 and the red lantern Sheffield United this week 3-2.

The Brighton coach still deplores the losses of the long-term absentee Enciso, the important full-back Veltman and the starting winger March. They were joined in the infirmary by the stainless Milner. Added to this are the absences of internationals Mitoma and Adingra. The Seagulls sank this week at poorly ranked Luton with 4 goals conceded.

Brazilian striker Joao Pedro (7 goals and 2 assists in the PL) is in sight this season but he is uncertain this weekend. This winter, Brighton got their hands on the promising Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco (19 years old). Also purchased during this transfer window, winger Mazilu was sent on loan (Vitesse Arnehm) as were midfielders Dahoud (Stuttgart), Ayari (Blackburn) and Sarmiento (Ipswich).