Premier League · Gameweek 7

Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Brighton
vs
Crystal Palace
1 · Brighton53.0%Bookmaker odds 1.55Our fair odds 1.89Bookmaker chance 59.1%Model -6.1% vs odds
X · Draw25.0%Bookmaker odds 4.10Our fair odds 4.00Bookmaker chance 22.5%Model +2.5% vs odds
2 · Crystal Palace21.9%Bookmaker odds 4.90Our fair odds 4.57Bookmaker chance 18.4%Model +3.6% vs odds

Odds from leovegas. “Our fair odds” are the odds our model's chance implies, with no bookmaker margin. “Bookmaker chance” is the chance the odds imply once the margin is removed. The coloured chip is our chance minus the bookmaker chance, in percentage points. A gap is not a betting tip.

Our model makes Brighton 53.0% favourites against Crystal Palace; the market has 59.1%. Our model is less bullish on Brighton than the market.

Match preview

Brighton are 3rd on 10 points after 5 matches; Crystal Palace are 15th on 4. In 18 Premier League meetings since 2017-18, Brighton won 4, Crystal Palace won 6 and 8 were drawn. They last met on 8 Feb 2026: Brighton 0–1 Crystal Palace. In their last 5 league matches Brighton won 3 and Crystal Palace won 1.

Goals and correct score

Over 2.5 goals
54.5%Under 45.5%
Both teams score
55.8%No 44.2%
Expected goals
1.78 – 1.08Total 2.86
Clean sheet
34% · 17%Brighton · Crystal Palace

Most likely scores

1–111.9%
2–19.8%
1–09.3%
2–09.1%
0–06.6%
All goal lines
Total goals lineOverUnderFair overFair under
1.578.8%21.2%1.274.71
2.554.5%45.5%1.842.20
3.532.2%67.8%3.111.47

Regular time only. Expected goals are averages of modelled scorelines, not shot-based xG. Goal probabilities come from the same score grid as the result probabilities and have not been separately calibrated.

Form and team news

Brighton
Crystal Palace

No confirmed team news is included.

The current model does not use injury-level adjustments.

Recent meetings

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How the probabilities are made

The probabilities come from a Dixon–Coles model fitted only on matches that had already finished. It uses league home advantage and each team's attack and defence strength. It does not use injuries, suspensions or the starting lineup.

Questions about Brighton vs Crystal Palace

Who is the favourite in Brighton vs Crystal Palace?

Our model's most likely result is Brighton win at 53.0%. Full probabilities: Brighton 53.0%, draw 25.0%, Crystal Palace 21.9%. De-vigged market odds give 59.1%.

What is the most likely score in Brighton vs Crystal Palace?

1–1 is the single most likely score at 11.9%. The model expects 1.78 goals for Brighton and 1.08 for Crystal Palace.

Will Brighton vs Crystal Palace have over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring?

The model gives over 2.5 goals 54.5% and both teams to score 55.8%.

Probabilities are not guarantees. A gap between the model and the market is not evidence of a betting edge. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.

Evidence and data sources
Results up to
2026-10-05
Matches used
4540
Odds checked
5 Oct 2026, 01:57 UTC
Model version
dc-v4-f7f29581a715
Data source
Odds snapshots and finished Premier League scores
Limitations
The model does not use injuries or confirmed lineups.

Data updated 5 Oct 2026, 05:57 UTC · Analysis updated 5 Oct 2026, 05:39 UTC. No published pre-24h prediction has been stored for this match. Regular time only.

Source and method

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