Crystal Palace this evening welcome rivals Brighton to Selhurst Park for a festive derby.
In both teams' final Premier League game before Christmas, the Eagles are looking for their first win in seven matches while the Seagulls are looking for back-to-back derby wins for the first time in five seasons.
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Palace's preparations were given an almighty boost by coming from two goals down to draw at champions Manchester City, while Brighton barely put a finger on Arsenal in a resounding 2-0 defeat. Who will sign off for Xmas with a bang?
Date, kick-off time and venue
Crystal Palace vs Brighton is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, Thursday, December 21, 2023.
The match will take place at Selhurst Park in south London.
Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Brighton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 7pm GMT.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton team news
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Richards, Hughes, Olise, Mateta, Ayew
Subs: Tomkins, Eze, Matheus Franca, Schlupp, Ebiowei, Ahamada, Matthews, Riedewald, Ozoh
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor, Baleba, Gilmour, Adingra, Gross, Mitoma, Pedro.
Subs: Milner, Dahoud, Lallana, Moder, Welbeck, Steele, Ferguson, Buonanotte, Kavanagh.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction
Brighton are favourites for the bookies despite their inconsistent form and a less-than-impressive record in this modern derby.
Goals may be at a premium, as they have been all season for both teams, and these games are rarely goalfests. Crystal Palace will fancy their chances against anyone under the Selhurst Park lights, but I'm plumping for a stalemate.
Draw, 1-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Crystal Palace wins: 38
Draws: 30
Brighton wins: 41
Crystal Palace vs Brighton match odds
Crystal Palace: 2/1
Draw: 9/5
Brighton: 11/10
