Crystal Palace vs Brighton
A fierce Premier League rivalry returns to Selhurst Park this weekend as Crystal Palace welcome Brighton & Hove Albion in a matchup with major implications at both ends of the table. The Eagles aim to carry their recent momentum into this home fixture, while the visitors arrive under mounting pressure following back-to-back setbacks.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Kick-off Time:
- UK: 3:00 PM
- US ET: 10:00 AM
- US PT: 7:00 AM
- TV Coverage:
- UK: Not televised
- US: Not televised
- Streaming:
- US: Available on Peacock
Crystal Palace: Gaining Ground
Crystal Palace head into this encounter on a high after dispatching Fulham 3-0 to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. That dominant performance was backed up by a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Southampton in midweek, where a stoppage-time equalizer salvaged a point.
Under Oliver Glasner, the Eagles have developed a balanced, attacking edge while maintaining structure at the back. With key players stepping up in crucial moments and home support behind them, Palace will be confident in extending their solid run.
Brighton: Stuttering Post-Break
Brighton & Hove Albion find themselves in a challenging spot after what looked like a resurgence earlier this season. Since returning from the March international break, they’ve exited the FA Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Nottingham Forest and then suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the league.
Fabian Hürzeler’s men are still in the European qualification conversation, but inconsistency could threaten their top-four ambitions. A result at Selhurst Park is vital to regain their rhythm.
Prediction
Crystal Palace have found their stride in recent weeks and look like the more cohesive side coming into this matchup. With Brighton struggling to regain form and facing the pressure of staying in the Champions League hunt, the advantage leans toward the hosts.
Tip: Crystal Palace to win or draw (Double Chance)
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
