The Premier League clash between Brighton and Crystal Palace is set for February 8, 2026. Bookmakers are offering odds of 2.02 for a Brighton win, 3.74 for a draw, and 3.94 for a Crystal Palace victory. In terms of probability percentages, Brighton stands at 48.71%, a draw at 26.31%, and Crystal Palace at 24.98%. Brighton is the favorite according to odds and probabilities, which is also supported by recent team statistics.
In their last five matches, Brighton has averaged 49.8% possession, received 2.2 yellow cards, committed 11.2 fouls, and been caught offside 2.8 times per game. During the same period, Crystal Palace averaged 52.6% possession, received 2.8 yellow cards, committed 11.6 fouls, and were caught offside 2.6 times. In their last three games, Brighton drew 1-1 with Everton (31.01.2026), lost 1-2 to Fulham (24.01.2026), and drew 1-1 with Bournemouth (19.01.2026). Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest (01.02.2026), lost 1-3 to Chelsea (25.01.2026), and lost 1-2 to Sunderland (17.01.2026). In their last head-to-head on November 9, 2025, Crystal Palace and Brighton played to a 0-0 draw.
Over a five-match series, both teams have an average total of 2.4 goals per game. Brighton scores and concedes 1.2 goals, while Crystal Palace scores 0.8 and concedes 1.6. Brighton has exceeded the total over 2.5 in 2 out of 5 matches, and Crystal Palace in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Brighton did not exceed the total over 1.5, while Crystal Palace did so in 2 out of 5 matches. In the second half, Brighton exceeded the total over 1.5 three times, Crystal Palace twice. Brighton most frequently scored in the 76-90 minute interval (50%), while Crystal Palace scored most often in the 31-45 and 61-75 minute intervals (33% each). Brighton conceded evenly across all intervals (17%), while Crystal Palace conceded most frequently in the 31-45 minute interval (33%). Combined goals and total over performances suggest a high-scoring match is likely, with both teams' recent trends supporting a bet on Over 2.5 goals.
Brighton averages 5 corners per match, Crystal Palace 4.2, totaling 9.2. Over a five-game series, Brighton exceeded the total over 9.5 corners twice, and Crystal Palace once. Odds for corner totals are 1.83 for over 9.5 and 1.87 for under 9.5. Brighton is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.60. The combined corner statistics and frequency of exceeding the total over 9.5 suggest a total of around 9-10 corners is most likely. Brighton often wins the corner count, as supported by the odds.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Brighton vs Crystal Palace, 2026-02-08 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.87. Exact score: 2-1, odds 8.00.


