Brighton vs Crystal Palace Preview - Premier League: A fiery M23 derby at the Amex
Brighton will host Crystal Palace at 9:00 PM on February 8, 2026. With the home advantage at the Amex Stadium and more consistent form, the Seagulls are expected to achieve a positive result.
The M23 Derby between Brighton and Crystal Palace in the upcoming Premier League match is not only significant for pride but also a direct battle to improve their position in the bottom half of the table. The match will take place at 9:00 PM on February 8th, 2026 at the Amex Stadium, where Brighton are currently displaying a very difficult performance against their opponents.
Current league position and form
Currently, Brighton are 13th in the Premier League table with 31 points after 24 matches. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are close behind in 15th place with 29 points. The narrow two-point gap makes this match incredibly tense.
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 13 | 31 | Win 1, Draw 3, Loss 1 |
| Crystal Palace | 15 | 29 | Draw 2, Loss 3 |
Brighton boasts an impressive home record, having lost only one game at the Amex this season. Their possession-based style of play has helped them score an average of 1.4 goals per game. Conversely, Crystal Palace is in a crisis of form, having failed to win in their last five matches, including two draws and three losses.
Analysis of goal-scoring and defensive performance
Brighton (Home team)
The home team, coached by the manager, has played 24 matches, winning 7 (5 at home) and drawing 10. Their attack has scored 34 goals, while their defense has conceded 32. Their home advantage at the Amex Stadium, with 6 draws and only 1 defeat, shows that Brighton is an extremely resilient team when playing in front of their home crowd.
Crystal Palace (Away team)
The London Eagles also have 7 wins in 24 matches, including 5 away wins. However, their attack is a major problem as they have only scored 25 goals (an average of 1 goal per game). Poor finishing and the declining form of key players put Crystal Palace at a significant disadvantage in this away match.
History of confrontations and current team situation.
In their last five encounters, Crystal Palace have a slight advantage with two wins, two draws, and only one loss against Brighton. However, in their most recent meeting in November 2025, the two teams shared the points with a 0-0 draw.
Absent list
- Brighton:Missing players Y. Ayari (shoulder injury), S. March, S. Tzimas, and A. Webster (all knee injuries). M. Wieffer's availability (toe injury) remains uncertain.
- Crystal Palace:The team suffered a major blow with the absence of R. Cardines (muscle injury), J. Devenny (ankle injury), C. Doucoure (knee injury), and E. Nketiah (thigh injury). Additionally, J. Mateta was unavailable due to the coach's decision.
Predict the match result.
Based on statistical data and home advantage, Brighton are considered the favorites with a 90% chance of winning or drawing (45% for each side). Crystal Palace only have a 10% chance of securing all three points at the Amex. This is expected to be a tight match with few goals from the away team.
Forecast:Brighton win or draw.
