Brighton vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (15 December)

Brighton is in good shape this season, which allows it to occupy 7th place in the Premier League with only 3 points behind the Big 4. Replacing Roberto De Zerbi who left for OM this summer, the young German technician Fabian Hurzeler, 31, has convinced everyone since his arrival. However, after winning against Manchester City 2-1 and Bournemouth 1-2, the Seagulls have dropped points in the last 3 days. They fell to Fulham 3-1 and were held to a draw by poorly placed Southampton 1-1 and Leicester last weekend 2-2.17th in the Premier League with 4 points ahead of the relegated top spot, Crystal Palace is one of the biggest disappointments of the start of the season.

The London team has nevertheless shown more resistance in recent weeks, as evidenced by the only setback suffered during the last 7 days, for 2 victories and 4 draws. This dynamic allowed Oliver Glasner's men to get out of the red zone. After a valuable success acquired at relegated Ipswich 0-1, Crystal Palace took advantage of the support of its fans to hold off Manchester City last weekend 2-2.

The Brighton coach deplores the withdrawals of experienced midfielder Milner, potential starters Kadioglu and Hinshelwoold and long-term absentees March and Webster. Also absent on the last day, the important defender Veltman is, for his part, uncertain. On the bench against Leicester, striker Welbeck (6 goals and 2 assists in PL) should find a starting place this Sunday. The other attackers Rutter (2 goals and 2 assists in PL), Joao Pedro (4 goals and 3 assists in PL) and Mitoma (3 goals and 2 assists in PL) are available. Crystal Palace are missing.

the important midfielder Wharton, the defenders Riad (rookie) and Holding (substitute) as well as the long-term absentee Matheus França. Against Manchester City, it was defenders Lacroix and Munoz who shook the nets. The influential attackers Eze (1 goal and 2 assists in PL) and Mateta (4 goals in PL) should hold their place up front.