Crystal Palace vs Brighton: Premier League preview and betting tips

Thursday’s football programme will feature Crystal Palace vs Brighton in the pre-Christmas 18th league round. The visitors are a slight favourite, but their counterpart is motivated by a valuable 2-2 draw from Manchester City. The match will be played on 21 December at 21:00 and will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Brighton?

Thursday’s match of the 18th round of the Premier League will offer a clash of two teams in poor form and with opposite ambitions. While the home side primarily want to save themselves, the visitors are attacking the positions guaranteeing European Cups. The Seagulls will welcome the Selhurst Park stadium, the match will be played on December 21 at 21:00 and will be broadcast live on Canal+ Sport.

Crystal Palace are also fighting for a coach

When Roy Hodgson announced his return to the club last year, not everyone was happy about the arrival of the legend. The champion rescuer has completed the task, but he is not making progressive steps game-wise. Two points from a possible 15 and his sacking is being actively addressed.

Brighton the great unknown

With Brighton this year, it’s hard to predict what line-up they will field, let alone what their performance will look like. It has become an erratic team that is even weaker than last year in terms of results. Also because of the tough European Cup. They are only two points behind the top 7 from ninth place.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton odds

Crystal Palace has a tough opponent to break the black streak, that’s also why it is the odds-on underdog and it is suggested to try rather its non-loss at 1.72. A draw is on offer at 3.61, an away win at a nice 2.18.

Betting tip – Brighton to lose

Although Brighton have some stars injured, even the home side have a wide marauding squad. And it will hurt them more as Brighton have the youngsters lined up. The quality may only show in the second half, after all the English week is doing its work. That’s why I expect at least two hits in the second half, while Brighton won’t lose. The riskier bettor can try for a Brighton win and at least two goals scored in the match.