Crystal Palace vs Brighton
England – Premier League
Date: Monday, 16 December 2019
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Selhurst Park (London).
CRYSTAL PALACE
Palace enjoyed a fine run of form as they have taken seven points from their last three when they welcome Brighton to Selhurst Park.
They have kept clean sheets in their last three games but may have suffered another defensive injury with Schlupp struggling with a knock.
Riedewald is on standby to come to him at left back if he lost in what might be the only changes to Roy Hodgson's team.
Predicted line-up (4-5-1): Guaita; Kelly, Cahill, Tomkins, Riedewald; Townsend, McArthur, Milivojevic, Kouyate, Zaha; Ayew
Not available: Ward (Injured), Sakho (Suspended), Meyer (Disease), Van Aanholt (Hurt), Schlupp (Injured)
doubtful:
BRIGHTON
Brighton have taken four points from their last two games against Arsenal and Wolves so high confidence because they are facing the Palace here.
Graham Potter has had some injury problems to deal with as March and Connolly struggling with knocks while Stephens prohibited.
Bissouma are candidates to come into midfield for Stephens in what could be the only change Graham Potter in the form of the starting eleven.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ryan; Alzate, Dunk, Webster, Burn; Mooy, Bissouma, Propper; Gross, Maupay, Trossard
Not available: Izquierdo (Injured), Stephens (Suspended), March (Injured)
Doubtful: Connolly (Injured)
Prediction
It is very unlikely to be a goal fest, with both sides lacking a clinical finisher up front. However, the shape of Neal Maupay - who has scored two in the last two games - has somewhat eased the Seagulls' goalscoring problems.
Crystal Palace have the same record on the road as they do at home this season, but Palace is never an easy team to face at Selhurst Park. Performance star man Wilfried Zaha will undoubtedly be decisive for the Eagles, who have been so dependent on Ivory Coast in recent seasons.
It will be a close and feisty affair at the 'A23 Derby' with both sides able to get the results they crave.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton
