Brighton vs Crystal Palace – Predicted lineup and team news

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·8 febbraio 2026

Brighton vs Crystal Palace – Predicted lineup and team news

Brighton host Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on Sunday while they aim to claim local bragging rights in the M23 derby.

The Seagulls have moved into mid-table safety despite a league-high 10 draws this season. Manager Fabian Hürzeler oversees a side that remains extremely tough to beat at home. Brighton have lost only twice at the Amex in their last 20 Premier League outings. A victory today would move them above Crystal Palace in the standings. It would also provide a massive psychological boost for the final third of the season.

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Fabian Hürzeler manages a squad that welcomes back a key midfield presence. Notably, Diego Gomez is fit to start after missing recent matches. However, Yasin Ayari is out after suffering a shoulder injury against Everton. Consequently, Gomez will likely join Carlos Baleba and Pascal Groß in the engine room. Groß recently became the first Brighton player to score under four different Premier League managers.

Bart Verbruggen will start in goal behind a defence led by captain Lewis Dunk. James Milner could equal Gareth Barry’s record of 653 Premier League appearances if he features. Notably, Maxim De Cuyper is expected to retain his place at left-back. Danny Welbeck will lead the attack, supported by Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter. The Seagulls will look to improve on their recent form of just nine points since December.