Brighton and Hove Albion - Everton predictions and free betting tips [24/02/2024]

On Saturday, 24 February, within the 26th tour of the Premier League, Brighton will host Everton on its home field. The Seagulls will welcome the Merseysiders after a crushing 0:5 victory over Sheffield United, while Shaun Dyche's team on Monday drew 1:1 with Crystal Palace.

Predicted lineups

Brighton: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Gilmour, Gross; Adingra, Buonanotte, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Onana, Garner, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin. 

Stadium

The battle will take place in Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Brighton

Brighton had a successful campaign last season, however now they are only in the 7th position in the Premier League, 6 points behind the top six. The club still hopes to qualify for the European competitions, especially as new vacant spots may be freed up depending on who wins the internal cups. Notably, the Seagulls have won only 3 of the previous 10 games in the Premier League with three losses. After the bitter fiasco against Tottenham with a score of 2:1, Brighton easily won against the sinking Sheffield United (0:5).

The Seagulls were helped by an early red card for Mason Holgate for a harsh foul on Kaoru Mitoma, after which Facundo Buonanotte, Danny Welbeck, Jack Robinson and Simon Adingra (2) marked with goals. Importantly, the unbeaten series of the field hosts in all tournaments at the Amex counts 11 battles, and since August, De Zerbi's charges have never lost in home meetings at the Premier League. In the FA Cup, the Blue-Whites reached the 1/8 final, and they will play at the same stage of the Europa League playoffs next week. 

Everton

Everton was under threat of relegation this season due to a 10-point deduction imposed by the Football Association for financial machinations. Currently, the Liverpudlians are in 17th place in the Premier League, having scored as many points as Luton Town, which is lower. Moreover, Everton is in a slump this winter: after four consecutive wins in a two-week December period, the visitors couldn't win any of the subsequent eight rounds, which is the longest losing streak in the current championship.

Last Monday, the Toffees drew 1:1 with Crystal Palace at home: Jordan Ayew put the Merseysiders ahead, however, Amadou Onana restored parity on the board six minutes before the end of regular time. Everton's squad still lacks Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes, who spent last season on loan at Lille, winger Danjuma and Dele Alli - all are injured. 

Head-to-head

Everton fans can remember the sensational 1:5 victory of the Toffees at Amex last season, and in the November meeting at Goodison Park, the teams drew 1:1.

Prediction for the Brighton vs Everton match

Everton is going through a crisis and is winless in the last eight rounds. The Merseysiders urgently need to start gaining points, otherwise there is a risk of falling into the relegation zone. However, the Toffees are unlikely to manage to do this on Saturday: Brighton plays very reliably at home and is also motivated by the fight for the European qualifying zone. My prediction is a victory for the home team.

The over/under prediction

Brighton scores more than 2 goals per game at home, on average, while Everton has conceded only one goal at Amex in their last three outings - this is an anomaly. We confidently bet on the Southern men's individual total more than 1.5 goals.

Corner kick prediction

Brighton will have the initiative, while Everton will spend most of the time in deep defence. I bet on a home victory with a corner handicap of -1.5.

Yellow card prediction

Everton will have to foul a lot, regularly slowing down the tempo of the opponent's attack. I bet on the guests to prevail in yellow cards.

Exact score prediction

I'm betting on a precise score of 2:1 in favour of Brighton.