Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal PalacePremier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 7
18 OctoberAmex StadiumKicks off in 43d 16h 14m
Featured Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion to win

68%High confidence
Brighton & Hove Albion win68%
Draw20%
Crystal Palace win12%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Brighton & Hove Albion arrive in devastating form, having demolished Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex — a genuine top-six scalp that validates their perfect home record this season (4.00 goals scored per game, 100% win rate).
Predicted final score
3 1

at 90 minutes · Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace

Updated 8 days ago · FootyPulse AI

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
3 for Brighton & Hove Albion · 1 for Crystal Palace
Predicted margin
0
2-goal edge to Brighton & Hove Albion
Match tempo
High-scoring
Open, chances at both ends

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Key stats

Brighton v Crystal Palace by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

BrightonCrystal Palace
1-0-1League record (W-D-L)0-0-2
7 / 4Goals for / against1 / 6
3 ptsPoints0 pts
#9League position#18
1 of 2Clean sheets (last 5)0 of 2
J. Hinshelwood (2)Top scorerG. Donnarumma (1)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Brighton

LW
  • L30 Aug 2026at Chelsea34
  • W23 Aug 2026vs Aston Villa40

1W 0D 1L over 2 matches · 7 scored, 4 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Crystal Palace

LL
  • L28 Aug 2026vs Man City14
  • L22 Aug 2026at Everton02

0W 0D 2L over 2 matches · 1 scored, 6 conceded · 0 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 2 v last 2
Scored per match
Brighton3.50
Crystal Palace0.50
Conceded per match
Brighton2.00
Crystal Palace3.00
Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Brighton 1 · 1 drawn · Crystal Palace 3

DateHomeScoreAway
8 Feb 2026Brighton0–1Crystal Palace
9 Nov 2025Crystal Palace0–0Brighton
5 Apr 2025Crystal Palace2–1Brighton
15 Dec 2024Brighton1–3Crystal Palace
3 Feb 2024Brighton4–1Crystal Palace
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 68% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Medium influenceFavours Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion rating 1.4 vs Crystal Palace 0.8 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Brighton & Hove Albion ~65%

Prediction advantage suggests Brighton & Hove Albion dictate the tempo.

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion arrive in devastating form, having demolished Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex — a genuine top-six scalp that validates their perfect home record this season (4.00 goals scored per game, 100% win rate).

Who will win Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Brighton & Hove Albion to win with a 68% probability.

When is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace?

Kick-off: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Amex Stadium.

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Brighton & Hove Albion favoured

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