Crystal Palace vs Brighton Lineups, Live Score, Match Analysis 05/04/2025

The M23 Derby is back as Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion to Selhurst Park on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM BST (4:00 PM SAST). Both sides are looking to bounce back from recent mixed form and climb higher in the Premier League standings.

Crystal Palace – Brighton & Hove Albion Live Score

🦅 Crystal Palace – Team News & Predicted Lineup

Current Standing: 12th in the Premier League
Recent Form: W-W-W-W-D

Injury Update:

  • OUT: Chadi Riad (knee), Cheick Doucoure (knee)
  • Doubtful: Chris Richards (calf)

Manager: Oliver Glasner
Expected Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting XI:

  • GK: Dean Henderson
  • DEF: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi
  • MID: Daniel Munoz, Jefferson Lerma, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell
  • AM: Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze
  • FW: Jean-Philippe Mateta

Key Player: Jean-Philippe Mateta – With 15 goals already, he remains Palace’s prime threat in front of goal.

🔗 Match Preview – The Hard Tackle


🕊️ Brighton & Hove Albion – Team News & Predicted Lineup

Current Standing: 8th in the Premier League
Recent Form: W-W-D-L

Injury Update:

  • OUT: Joel Veltman, Adam Webster, Tariq Lamptey, Igor Julio, Jason Steele, James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter
  • Doubtful: None reported

Manager: Fabian Hürzeler
Expected Formation: 4-4-1-1

Predicted Starting XI:

  • GK: Bart Verbruggen
  • DEF: Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan
  • MID: Yankuba Minteh, Carlos Baleba, Mahamadou Diawara, Kaoru Mitoma
  • AM: João Pedro
  • FW: Danny Welbeck

Key Player: João Pedro – His creativity and scoring threat behind the striker make him central to Brighton’s attacking play.

🔗 Injury Report – Sports Mole


📊 Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

  • Last 5 Matches at Selhurst Park: All ended in 1-1 draws
  • Last Meeting: Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (December 2024)
  • Total Premier League Meetings: Very closely contested rivalry in recent years

🔗 H2H Stats – Sports Mole


🔍 Tactical Breakdown

Crystal Palace Tactics:

  • Glasner’s 3-4-2-1 system allows Palace to defend in numbers and counter through Eze and Sarr.
  • Wing-backs Munoz and Mitchell play crucial roles in stretching play wide.
  • Mateta’s positioning and strength upfront will be key to unlocking Brighton’s defense.

Brighton Tactics:

  • Operating with a 4-4-1-1, Brighton focus on possession control and wing play through Mitoma.
  • João Pedro acts as the creative link between midfield and attack.
  • Defensive stability will depend on Dunk’s leadership amidst numerous injuries.

🔮 Match Prediction

Given both teams’ styles and the historical trend of close encounters, another tight match is expected. Brighton’s injury crisis could give Palace the edge, but a draw remains a likely outcome.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

🔗 Prediction – 90min


🏟️ Matchday Information

  • Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
  • Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM SAST
  • Venue: Selhurst Park, London
  • Broadcast Info:
    • UK: Not broadcast live
    • USA: Peacock
    • Canada: fuboTV Canada

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📊 Post-Match Analysis (To Be Updated)

Final Score: TBC

Scorers: TBC

Player of the Match: TBC

Match Summary:

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  • Corners:
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A full breakdown of how the match unfolded, tactical shifts, player ratings, and injury outcomes will be added shortly after the match concludes.

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