Brighton & Hove Albion is set to clash with Crystal Palace in an exciting Premier League matchup. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, having struggled in recent fixtures.
Recent Performance Overview
Brighton has only achieved two wins in their last 13 encounters against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Their record stands at seven draws and four losses during this period. Interestingly, both of Brighton’s victories against Palace occurred on home soil.
Conversely, Crystal Palace has won two of their last three encounters with Brighton, alongside one draw. This marks a significant improvement compared to their previous 12 meetings, where they secured only two victories.
Points and Scoring Struggles
- Since December, Brighton and Crystal Palace have each garnered only nine points.
- Crystal Palace has the joint-worst goal difference in the league during this timeframe, scoring eight goals and conceding 18.
Brighton has found it challenging to maintain leads, winning just one of their last four matches when scoring first. They have drawn one and lost two, a stark contrast to their previous success rate of winning nine out of 11 leading games.
Current struggles have led to Brighton failing to secure wins after taking the lead in their last two matches, a feat they hope to reverse against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace’s Winless Streak
Crystal Palace is currently enduring a winless streak of nine matches in the Premier League, with three draws and six losses. Their last such stretch occurred between January and March 2023, where they went 12 games without a victory.
During this nine-match stretch, Palace has scored the fewest goals in the league with just five. They have also faced a significant underperformance relative to their expected goals (xG), trailing by over eight goals.
Home Performance Considerations
Brighton’s home performance at the Amex Stadium has been commendable. They have lost only four home Premier League matches in the last two seasons, with only Liverpool and Arsenal recording fewer losses. Notably, Brighton has lost just two of their last 20 home fixtures, both to Aston Villa.
Key Player Statistics
- Ismaïla Sarr leads Brighton with nine goals this season, following Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace’s ten goals.
- James Milner could equal Gareth Barry’s record for Premier League appearances with his next game, standing one game short of Barry’s total.
- Pascal Groß has become the first Brighton player to score under all four of their Premier League managers, achieving this milestone against Everton.
The upcoming match between Brighton and Crystal Palace promises to deliver high stakes as both teams aim to break their respective patterns and secure crucial points in the Premier League. The tension and rivalry are palpable, making this clash a must-watch for fans and neutrals alike.
