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Crystal Palace FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Thu 21 Dec 2023 · 20:00 UTC Selhurst Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Ayew 45+1' 1–0
1–1 82' Danny Welbeck

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FCPremier League at Selhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee John Brooks
  • Assistant 1 Lee Betts
  • Assistant 2 Akil Howson
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game 2.7 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Manchester City FC A 2–2 D
09 Dec Liverpool FC H 1–2 L
06 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 0–2 L
03 Dec West Ham United FC A 1–1 D
25 Nov Luton Town FC A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 1–1 D
17 Dec Arsenal FC A 0–2 L
14 Dec Olympique de Marseille H 1–0 W
09 Dec Burnley FC H 1–1 D
06 Dec Brentford FC H 2–1 W
03 Dec Chelsea FC A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Crystal Palace FC Brighton & Hove Albion FC
#22 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Brighton & Hove Albion FC gets underway.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crystal Palace FC that had 322 games and scored 376 goals.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kaoru Mitoma suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Crystal Palace FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' Jean-Philippe Mateta was booked on 29.
  • 31' The referee calls foul for Carlos Baleba. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Crystal Palace FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Brighton & Hove Albion FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' Magnificent from Jordan Ayew! That is 30 goals in 322 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 46' Another change for Brighton & Hove Albion FC made on 46 minute. Simon Adingra leaves to be changed by Danny Welbeck.
  • 50' Will Hughes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 54' The referee shows Crystal Palace FC player a Yellow card on 54.
  • 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Igor.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for David Ozoh. He replaces Will Hughes on 59 minute.
  • 64' Jan Paul van Hecke is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Crystal Palace FC tonight.
  • 69' The travelling Brighton & Hove Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 70' The Crystal Palace FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Ayew is withdrawn and Eberechi Eze gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Brighton & Hove Albion FC! Adam Lallana comes on to replace Jack Hinshelwood.
  • 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 82' What composure from Danny Welbeck! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Kaoru Mitoma as he leaves the pitch. Jakub Moder steps in for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. David Ozoh is booked for Crystal Palace FC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 90' Dean Henderson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.56 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC29% Draw42% Brighton & Hove Albion FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 33%
67%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
71%
Crystal Palace FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
58%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crystal Palace FC15% Draw70% Brighton & Hove Albion FC15%
Actual: Crystal Palace FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.6%
0 – 1
16.8%
1 – 0
16%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
1.1%
0 – 3
0.9%
3 – 0
0.8%
1 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% 94%
-1 6% 19% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 20% 7%
+1.5 93% 7%
+2 93% 6% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
56%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
57%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.