Brighton tipped to extend winning run against Crystal Palace in Premier League

Brighton will host Crystal Palace on Sunday, 18 October in a seventh-round Premier League fixture, with the Seagulls backed to strengthen their position near the top of the table. The match also features a meeting between two sides whose starts to the season have been markedly different.

Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton have won four of their six league matches so far. Their only other results have been one draw and one defeat, leaving them third in the table with 13 points.

That position represents an unusually strong start for the club, who have also won their past four matches. Brighton’s recent form has made them the bookmakers’ favourites for the upcoming meeting at home.

Crystal Palace have made a less convincing beginning under Pierre Sage. After six rounds, the Eagles sit 12th in the Premier League with seven points.

Palace’s points have come from two victories and one draw, while they have lost their other three matches. Their three most recent fixtures have produced one win, one draw and one defeat, meaning the side have collected every possible result during that run.

Head-to-head record

Brighton and Crystal Palace have faced each other 53 times. Brighton have won 18 of those meetings, while Crystal Palace have prevailed in 17.

The remaining 18 matches ended level, leaving the overall record closely balanced despite Brighton holding a narrow advantage in victories.

The clubs’ latest form and league positions point towards Brighton being the stronger side before Sunday’s fixture. On that basis, the prediction is for a home win.

The match will be played on 18 October 2026 as part of the seventh round of the Premier League.