Brighton vs Everton Prediction - Premier League

The match between Brighton and Everton in the Premier League will take place at 10:00 PM on January 31, 2026, at the Amex Stadium. This is a direct clash between two teams closely competing in the middle of the table, aiming to break into the top half of the league.

Context and ranking position

Currently, Everton are temporarily ranked 10th with 33 points, while the home team Brighton are 12th with 30 points. The difference is only one win, making the upcoming match particularly important in determining the ranking between the two clubs.

Analysis of form and playing style

Brighton: Efforts to improve home performance

The home team's coach is showing a certain level of stability but lacks the breakthrough potential. In 23 matches played this season, Brighton has won 7 and drawn 9. Notably, they are very difficult to beat at their home ground, Amex Stadium, having only lost one game there since the beginning of the season.

Statistically, Brighton averages 1.4 goals per game but also concedes 1.3 goals. Their defense frequently lets in goals, which is the main reason they drop points despite their impressive ball-possession style of play.

Everton: The spirit of playing away from home.

Everton enter this match in slightly better form than their opponents. The visitors' strength lies in their away form, with 5 wins out of 9 away games this season. Everton's playing style is pragmatic, with a fairly balanced goal difference (25 goals scored, 26 goals conceded in 23 matches).

Head-to-head history and key statistics

In their last five encounters, Everton have the advantage with two wins, while Brighton have only managed one victory. The remaining two matches ended in a draw.

• August 24, 2025: Everton 2 - 0 Brighton
• January 25, 2025: Brighton 0 - 1 Everton
• August 17, 2024: Everton 0 - 3 Brighton
• February 24, 2024: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton
• November 4, 2023: Everton 1 - 1 Brighton

Force situation

Both teams are facing personnel losses, especially the home team Brighton.

Brighton's absentee list

• B. Gruda: Injury
• S. March: Knee injury
• S. Tzimas: Knee injury
• A. Webster: Knee injury
• M. Wieffer: Toe injury
• D. Gomez: His availability is still uncertain.

Everton's list of absentees

• J. Grealish: Foot injury
• T. Iroegbunam: Not yet fit to compete.

Predict the result

Based on in-depth analysis, this match is predicted to be very tight and low-scoring (under 2.5 goals). Everton, with their better away form and fewer injuries, are considered more likely to secure points.

Experts predict a favorable outcome for the away team, with Everton having a 90% chance of a draw or a win. A draw is also highly probable given that both teams tend to play cautiously in mid-table clashes.

Team lineup updated at 21:23 on 31/01/2026

Official lineup

Brighton

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachFabian Hurzeler

Starting lineup:

• 1. Bart Verbruggen (G)
• 24. Ferdi Kadıoğlu (D)
• 6. Jan Paul van Hecke (D)
• 5. Lewis Dunk (D)
• 29. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
• 26. Yasin Ayari (M)
• 17. Carlos Baleba (M)
• 30. Pascal Groß (M)
• 10. Georginio Rutter (F)
• 18. Danny Welbeck (F)
• 22. Kaoru Mitoma (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Jason Steele
• 3. Igor Júlio
• 21. Olivier Boscagli
• 34. Joël Veltman
• 8. Brajan Gruda
• 11. Yankuba Minteh
• 19. Charalampos Kostoulas
• 20. James Milner
• 53. Harry Howell

Everton

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachLeighton Baines

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jordan Pickford (G)
• 15. Jake O'Brien (D)
• 6. James Tarkowski (D)
• 5. Michael Keane (D)
• 32. Jarrad Branthwaite (D)
• 27. Idrissa Gueye (M)
• 37. James Garner (M)
• 45. Harrison Armstrong (M)
• 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (M)
• 10. Iliman Ndiaye (M)
• 11. Thierno Barry (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Mark Travers
• 2. Nathan Patterson
• 23. Séamus Coleman
• 7. Dwight McNeil
• 20. Tyler Dibling
• 24. Carlos Alcaraz
• 34. Merlin Röhl
• 42. Tim Iroegbunam
• 9. Beto