Crystal Palace meet M23 derby rivals, Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League encounter.
Victory can see Palace climb as high as fourth if Bournemouth fail to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park, whilst
Team News
Marc Guehi is a doubt for Palace after he suffered a knock in their 3-1 UEFA Conference League victory over AZ Alkmaar.
Rio Cardines missed that game due to an adductor injury and is again ruled out for this match.
Caleb Kporha (back), Eddie Nketiah (hamstring), Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure (both knee) remain absent.
Brighton could welcome Joel Veltman (calf) and Kaoru Mitoma (foot) back into contention.
Jack Hinshelwood (ankle), James Milner (muscle), Brajan Gruda (knee), Solly March and Adam Webster (both knee) remain sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Palace host Brighton at Selhurst Park on Sunday 9 November at 2pm GMT, live on Sky Sports+ in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Palace have avoided defeat in three of their last five meetings against Brighton (W2, D1, L2).
- Brighton have avoided defeat in six of their last seven visits to Palace (W1, D5, L1).
- Palace are looking to win three consecutive matches against Brighton for the first time since a run of three victories between March 1989 – October 2002.
- Olive Glasner’s Eagles are unbeaten in their last 11 league matches at home (W6, D5).
- Brighton have won one of their two trips to London-based opposition in all competitions this season (W1, L1), with their win coming in the league visit to Chelsea by 3-1 result in September.
Prediction
Definitely back to their best now following three clinical displays in the past week-and-a-half, Palace come into this M23 derby full of confidence and I don’t expect any less from them here because they have their confidence back which looks difficult to stop when on tune.
Brighton though were absolutely ruthless in a dominant win over Leeds which really could of been larger if not for moments of wasteful finishing, so I would like to see a more polished display but they will need to be just as robust defensively if want to keep Palace’s attack quiet.
That however is a tough ask but I expect a competitive scrap with Palace probably edging this if there is a winner here, otherwise it could be a point apiece.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
Result: Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton