Both Brighton and Everton will be bidding to build on last weekend’s respective victories when the pair face off at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Brighton made it two wins in the space of three days by brilliantly dismantling Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford last Sunday.
The victory saw the Seagulls move back into the top half of the Premier League table, just six points off a top-four berth.
Seeking to continue their climb up the top-flight standings, Fabian Hurzeler’s side will look to file another three points when they entertain Everton this weekend.
David Moyes’ second stint in charge of the Toffees received lift off with a 3-2 win over Tottenham last Sunday, in a game that brought up my Goodison Park selection.
Victory has moved Everton four points above the relegation zone and they will be keen to increase that buffer by banking all three points at Brighton.
How the bookies view it: Seagulls to taste success
Despite failing to win each of their last four Premier League home games, Brighton are firm 8/13 favourites on Boylesports to claim top honours on Saturday.
Everton have triumphed in just one of their last 21 top-flight road trips and the bookmakers’ odds suggest those away day blues will continue, with a Toffees win trading at 9/2 on Boylesports while the draw is an unfancied 13/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: Albion out to do the double
Brighton can draw confidence from the fact that they earned a 3-0 victory away at Everton on the opening weekend of the season. However, it’s worth noting that defeat represents Everton’s only loss in this fixture across the last four Premier League meetings between the pair.
Players to watch: Joy for Joao?
Joao Pedro scored in Brighton's previous home Premier League home game with Arsenal, making the Brazilian forward an appealing option for a goal or an assist here at even-money (1/1) on William Hill.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first Premier League goal since September last Sunday. The Toffees attacker is 7/4 on Boylesports to repeat the trick this weekend.
Predicted line-ups
The Brighton treatment room is pretty busy at the moment, with Brajan Gruda, Evan Ferguson, Ferdi Kadioglu, Igor, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner, Matt O’Riley and Mats Wieffer all expected to miss out for the hosts.
Similarly, Everton are also carrying a heavy injury list at the moment, that includes the likes of Armando Broja, Dwight McNeil, James Garner, Seamus Coleman and Tim Iroegbunam.
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Everton: Pickford; Young, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Mangala, Gueye, Doucoure; Lindstrom, Calvert-Lewin, Ndiaye
Anything else catch the eye?
With Brighton a touch too short to side with as a single selection, I’ll instead back the home team to score two or more goals at 4/5 on Boylesports.
The Seagulls have struck twice or more in four of their last five matches across all competitions, including each of their last two.
Thus, they look well placed to bag another brace against an Everton team that have leaked multiple goals in two of their last four top-flight tussles.
This English Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton will be played on Jan 25, 2025 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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