Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton meets in a match that is important for them as both are aiming for wins, for their future next season. A win in this match means Brighton will have a chance of qualifying in the Europeans next season. For Everton, a win here means they have a chance to cling on their spot in the Premier League. Fortunately for these two teams, they are both unbeaten before coming into this match. Brighton is from a 1-0 win against Man United, a dramatic late win for them. Everton on the other hand is from a 2-2 draw against Leicester City, which gives them additional point. This meeting will be on May 9, 2023, at 12:30 AM (GMT+8), as Brighton welcomes Everton.
These two teams only played 11 matches across all competitions, and surprisingly, it was the visitors who recorded more wins. From those 11 matches, the visitors has a narrow advantage with the hosts, winning five matches. The hosts on the other hand has four wins, while the remaining two games ended in draw. When it comes to the league table, it was the hosts who sits in a better standings. They are at the seventh of the league table with 55 points across their names. A win in this match can bring them at the sixth with 58 points. The visitors on the other hand sits below the relegation zone, at the 19th, with 29 points. However, a win in this game is huge for them, as it will help them escape the relegation zone.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton is coming into this match from a 1-0 win against Man United, an important 1-0 win for them. It was Alexis Mac Alister’s late penalty who helped Brighton to seal the win of that match. Fortunately for Brighton, they have been doing well recently, winning three of their last five games. In fact, they are one of the teams that have improved so much this season, being one of the best teams this season. Brighton have the potential to qualify for the European football next season. This is because they were able to establish themselves this season in the Premier League. However, for them to reach their goal, they need to win in this match to improve their chances.
Evan Ferguson is still a major doubt in this match, as Brighton is still unwilling to take a risk, since they have remaining games left. Pascal Gross on the other hand may need to face a late fitness test before playing in this match. Due to a hamstring injury, Joel Veltman will be on the sidelines with Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey, and Jeremy Sarmiento.
Everton
Everton on the other hand is aiming for one thing coming into this match, to escape the relegation table. Failure for them to escape the relegation table, may cost them to lose their spot in the Premier League next season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Alex Iwobi both helped Everton not to lose that important fixture. Although they are at the 19th of the league table, Everton still has a chance of escaping the drop zone. They just need to win here, as they are just a point behind the team at the 16th. With an additional three points, they can climb to the 16th of the league table with 32 points. As they are in desperate need of wins, Everton is hopeful to finally record a win here.
Their captain, Seamus Coleman is already out for the rest of the season, due to a ligament damage, but it was revealed that it is not an ACL injury. Ben Godfrey on the other hand is also out for this match, as he is with a groin issue.
Prediction:
Brighton & Hove Albion (1.5)
Odds: -0.93
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