Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction & Tips
Crystal Palace and Brighton close out matchday six of the 2021/22 Premier League (PL) and it is a vital opportunity for Patrick Vieira’s Palace to win again in their disappointing campaign so far (W1, E2, P2). While it’s too early for Palace fans to panic, after all they finished 11th in the 2017/18 season after starting with seven straight losses in the PL, Vieira will be under pressure after his worst start of five games as a manager in a new league season at any club and what better chance to redeem himself than in the 108th edition of the M23 derby.
The test now will be to confirm that the 3-0 win over Tottenham two days ago was not a coincidence. Having scored points in most of their PL matches as home underdogs since the beginning of last season (G5, E5, P7), the positive performances have come at a rather pleasant pace.
They face an impressive team like Brighton, who are among the elite of the tournament, as the ‘Seagulls’ have secured four PL victories as favorites this season alongside teams such as Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Brighton will also be comforted by the fact that the home team on the day have failed to win the last five games against each other (E2, P3).
Three of their five PL matches so far witnessed the winning club taking the lead at halftime and avoiding the opponent’s goal in the first half, so if Brighton can condemn the Palace to a ninth consecutive official match without a goal in the first half, his best start to a season in the top flight could continue. Thus, its fans will return en masse down the highway brimming with happiness.
Players to watch: Wilfried Zaha was the only Palace scorer in the last clash between these two rivals in this fiefdom, while Neal Maupay became the first Brighton player to score in three league games this season – he scored the first goal of the game for the first time of the season last round.
Highlight: Both teams have scored in all but one of the last seven meetings between them.
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Crystal Palace – Brighton FREE TIPS
Brighton – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
