Crystal Palace vs Brighton: Predictions, tips & betting odds

With the visitors in excellent scoring form there could be derby disappointment for an out-of-sorts Palace side this weekend

Crystal Palace and Brighton resume their fierce rivalry in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at Selhurst Park where Patrick Vieira's men will hope to cut the gap on the Seagulls.

The Eagles trail their rivals by 10 points and having failed to win any of their last five matches, Palace are nervously looking over their shoulders.

Brighton meanwhile continue to soar high and their run of three wins and a draw in the last four league matches has underlined their European credentials.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton latest odds

Palace are perhaps the only London team whose biggest derby is not with another capital club and the Selhurst Park outfit would dearly love to claim a victory over their rivals from the south coast.

The hosts are offered at 11/4 (3.75) with bet365 to claim a win while the visitors are clear favourites at evens (2.00).

In four of the last six meetings between these sides the final result has been a draw and another stalemate is priced at 5/2 (3.50).

Crystal Palace vs Brighton first goal scorer odds

The Seagulls' joint top scorer this season is Kaoru Mitoma with five league strikes and the Japanese international is available at 7/1 (8.00) to net first, just ahead of Alexis Mac Allister at 15/2 (8.50) who also has five league goals.

Palace are likely to still be missing talismanic striker Wilfried Zaha, with Odsonne Edouard offered at 15/2 (8.50).

Crystal Palace vs Brighton preview

The hosts' poor run of form has seen them win just once in their last 10 matches in all competitions and the absence of Zaha looks set to further complicate matters for them against an excellent Brighton outfit.

Roberto De Zerbi's team have scored at least twice in seven of their last eight matches in all competitions and will fancy their chances of continuing that impressive attacking form against a Palace team devoid of confidence.

Since the restart following the World Cup break, Palace have conceded at least twice in three of their five home matches in all competitions and there should be interest in backing Brighton to get among the goals

Crystal Palace vs Brighton tips and predictions

The visitors are offered at 11/10 (2.10) to score over 1.5 goals which looks like an excellent option for this weekend's derby.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.