The pressure would have eased on Roy Hodgson last weekend, as Palace ended a run of defeats by claiming a creditable draw at the Etihad against Man City. However, a return to winning ways will be required against local rivals Brighton on Thursday.
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Roy Hodgson was facing questions surrounding his long term future at Selhurst Park just over seven days ago after losing three of four in the Premier League. However, that pressure appears to have eased after the Eagles bounced back from 2-0 down to rescue a point on the road against Man City in their previous match.
Brighton will be the visitors this week in the Premier League, and the Seagulls will also be chasing a response after losing two of their last four. Over that period, they have recorded just one win, and their impressive form was once again questioned last weekend after suffering a 2-0 loss on the road against Arsenal.
However, Brighton have a very impressive midweek record in the Premier League this calendar year. They have picked up five wins from their eight matches played in the middle of the week. However, the two losses that they have suffered over that period of matches have both come away from home.
Palace have been underperforming in midweek matches throughout 2023, as they have failed to win in five in 2023. Meanwhile, they have failed to score in each of their previous four, which have all ended in defeat. The Eagles have lost their previous four at Selhurst Park in the league, which is as many defeats as they had suffered in their last 19 matches combined.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton Head to Head
These sides have been difficult to separate in recent seasons, which is highlighted by the fact that each of the previous four meetings at Selhurst Park have ended in 1-1 draws. However, Brighton are unbeaten in their last four against the Eagles, winning on one occasion over that period.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton Prediction
It’s likely that both of these sides will have questions to answer this week, as neither have been in free-flowing form over recent weeks. Therefore, we could see the local rivals playing out an entertaining clash at Selhurst Park, but the most eye-catching betting angle would be on the draw.
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