In both teams' final Premier League game before Christmas, the Eagles are looking for their first win in seven matches while the Seagulls are looking for back-to-back derby wins for the first time in five seasons.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Crystal Palace vs Brighton is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, Thursday, December 21, 2023.

The match will take place at Selhurst Park in south London.

Selhurst Park

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Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Brighton

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 7pm GMT.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton team news

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Richards, Hughes, Olise, Mateta, Ayew

Subs: Tomkins, Eze, Matheus Franca, Schlupp, Ebiowei, Ahamada, Matthews, Riedewald, Ozoh

Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Dunk, Igor, Baleba, Gilmour, Adingra, Gross, Mitoma, Pedro.

Subs: Milner, Dahoud, Lallana, Moder, Welbeck, Steele, Ferguson, Buonanotte, Kavanagh.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton prediction

Brighton are favourites for the bookies despite their inconsistent form and a less-than-impressive record in this modern derby.

Goals may be at a premium, as they have been all season for both teams, and these games are rarely goalfests. Crystal Palace will fancy their chances against anyone under the Selhurst Park lights, but I'm plumping for a stalemate.

Draw, 1-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Crystal Palace wins: 38

Brighton wins: 41

Crystal Palace vs Brighton match odds

Crystal Palace: 2/1

Brighton: 11/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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