Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton will be aiming to ease each other's spirits when they meet in the Premier League this weekend.
There hasn't been much for Toffees supporters to cheer about late last decade), but they produced a standout performance last weekend to Down Tottenham 3-2 at Goodison Park. The hosts went 3-0 ahead during David Moyes' second match in charge, but were eventually forced to cling to a late charge by Tottenham.
Such performances will reassure a perennially pessimistic fan base that this team will not be in the middle of a relegation battle under Moyes. Everton They remain in 16th place in the table, but are now four points clear of the relegation zone after playing a game less than their rivals.
However, Saturday's visitors have their work cut out for them if they are to build on last weekend's win. Brighton They have won three on the bounce and are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions. Fabian Herzeller has managed an injury crisis at the Amex, and the Seagulls can now look to make a push for European places.
last Sunday 3-1 at Old Trafford Meaning they are fine in the mix even if their position in the league (9th) doesn't change.
here 90 minutes Guide to Saturday English Premier League clash.
Brighton vs Everton head-to-head record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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MAN UTD 1-3 Brighton – 19/01/25 |
Everton 3-2 Tottenham – 01/19/25 |
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Ipswich 0-2 Brighton – 16/01/25 |
Everton 0-1 Aston Villa – 01/15/25 |
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Norwich 0-4 Brighton – 11/01/25 |
Everton 2-0 Peterborough – 09/01/25 |
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Brighton 1-1 Arsenal – 04/01/25 |
Bournemouth 1-0 Everton – 04/01/25 |
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Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton – 30/12/24 |
Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest – 29/12/24 |
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nation |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
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UK |
Non-televised – live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live |
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US |
fubotv, peacock |
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Canada |
Fubotv Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada |
Brighton's injury problems are beginning to ease, and Hirzeler will soon be able to welcome Ivan Ferguson, Brajan Gruda, Mats Wever, and Jack Henselwood to the matchday squad after the quartet returned to training ahead of Saturday's match.
However, Ferguson is unlikely to feature, with his future still up in the air as we head towards January transformation Delivery time. Joao Pedro should work alongside Danny Welbeck Top.
However, the hosts have some concerns in defense with Lewis Dunk for the visit of Everton and Igor ruled out for the season. Ferdi Kadiglo and James Milner remain sidelined.
Brighton expected lineup vs. Everton (4-2-3-1):verbrents. Veltman, Webster, Van Hecke, The Estopinan; Blipa, Ayari; Mition, Pedro, Mito; Welbeck.
There has been no significant change on the injury front for Everton since their 3-2 win over Spurs, and Moyes could be cited for the starting XI on the south coast.
Jake O'Brien and Gipper Lindstrom, two summer arrivals, impressed down the right flank last weekend and could keep their places.
The Toffees are hoping to have James Garner and Dwight McNeil back in action before the end of the month, while Seamus Coleman deals with a minor muscle issue. Tim Iroegbunam, Armando Broja and YouSef Chermiti remain dominant.
Everton predicted lineup vs. Brighton (4-2-3-1):Beckford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Joy, Mangala; Lindstrom, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin.
Everton have had success against Brighton in the recent past, although they were beaten in the reverse fixture in August. They at least head into Saturday's game with some rare positive momentum and the hosts' defensive absence should add to the visitors' spell.
The Toffees played Swagger and Verve last weekend against a weak Tottenham, and should not expect to mix through Brighton as they did to Lillywhites. Hurzeler's team is tough to beat, and their recent win will ensure they head into Saturday's game.
Kaoru Mitoma has shone against the Toffees in recent meetings, and the Japanese international could inspire Brighton again this weekend.
