Brighton vs Crystal Palace: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 18/10

Brighton and Crystal Palace have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 18/10 (Sunday), at The American Express Community Stadium, at 14:00, and the Premier League 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Brighton have won 5 time(s) and score 3.4 goals per match. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have won 2 time(s). Brighton have a 60.24% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Brighton vs Crystal Palace.

Overview Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Brighton are favourites, with a 60.24% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Crystal Palace F.C. win are at 6.452 and a draw at 4.96.

In the Premier League, Brighton have 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 18 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Pascal Groß as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 9 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, and Tyrick Mitchell as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Brighton and Crystal Palace

In 25 clashes, Crystal Palace have the advantage over Brighton: 9 win(s) against 6 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 08/02/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Brighton vs Crystal Palace, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Brighton: current form

Brighton are in great form in the Premier League: a 67% win rate and 2.17 points per match in 6 matches.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 5 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).

See more numbers in the English Premier League:

• 4 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
• Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
• 18 goals scored (3 per match)
• Top scorer: Pascal Groß (3 goal(s))

Crystal Palace: current form

On the other side, Crystal Palace also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the Premier League:

• 2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.17 point(s) per match
• 9 goals scored (1.5 per match)
• Top scorer: Tyrick Mitchell (2 goal(s))

Brighton vs Crystal Palace key players

In the Premier League, Pascal Groß carries Brighton FC's attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Pascal Groß, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Danny Welbeck has 13 goal(s).

On the other side, Tyrick Mitchell is the name that frightens the most for Palace with 2 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Daichi Kamada leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Jean-Philippe Mateta has accumulated 12 goal(s).

Brighton vs Crystal Palace statistics in the Premier League

Brighton have an average of 10.33 corners and 2.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have 8.16 corners and 1.67 cards. See the numbers for Brighton vs Crystal Palace in the table below.

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Points & Results

• 2.17
  PPG
  1.17
• 67%
  Wins
  33%
• 67%
  First to Score
  17%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 3
  Scored/game
  1.50
• 0.83
  Conceded/game
  2
• 1.92
  xG
  1.26
• 1.28
  xGA
  1.97

Trends

• 33%
  Both Score
  67%
• 67%
  Clean Sheet
  17%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  33%

Correct score prediction for Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Brighton arrive with a better campaign and good attacking averages. Their favoritism in the odds reflects this. Probable score: Brighton 2-1 Crystal Palace. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Check out where to watch the live match between Crystal Palace and Brighton:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Brighton and Crystal Palace

The line-ups for Brighton vs Crystal Palace in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Brighton FC line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Crystal Palace F.C. line-up

The Crystal Palace starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Match: Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 18/10/2026

Time: 14:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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