The highly anticipated clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace takes place today at the Amex Stadium. This Premier League match marks the 141stgame in a rivalry, with both teams looking to improve their current form.

Currently, Brighton sits in 13th place in the Premier League standings, while Crystal Palace is in 15th. Brighton has had a disappointing run recently, with only one win in their last 11 league matches. Their recent form includes a string of draws against Manchester City, Bournemouth and Everton, and a loss to Fulham. Crystal Palace's form is also concerning, as they haven't won in their last 12 games across all competitions. This includes elimination from the League Cup against Arsenal and an FA Cup exit to Macclesfield Town. In their last match, Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest.

Speaking ahead of today's match, Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler emphasized the importance of staying calm and predictable, focusing on managing key moments in the game to secure a win for the supporters. He acknowledged the significance of the rivalry and the opportunity to bounce back from their negative run. Oliver Glasner, manager of Crystal Palace, mentioned the arrival of new players and the need for the team to come together. He also reflected on the team's similar performance compared to the same stage last season.

Historically, Crystal Palace holds a slight edge in head-to-head records, with 52 wins compared to Brighton's 50, and 38 draws. However, in their 26 meetings since 2005, Brighton has won 7, Crystal Palace has won 9, and 10 matches have ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter in November ended in a 0-0 draw.

Several players could be key to unlocking this match. For Brighton, all eyes will be on Yankuba Minteh, who is seeking his first goal in 18 appearances. Crystal Palace will look to Ismaïla Sarr, who had a hand in all of Palace's goals in their 3-1 win in the corresponding fixture last season. Brighton will be without Diego Gómez due to injury, while Crystal Palace hopes for the return of Daichi Kamada. Brighton's James Milner is also nearing a Premier League record, potentially equaling Gareth Barry's 653 appearances. A 17-year-old, Howell, is set to make his first Premier League start for Brighton. Crystal Palace will have Strand Larsen in the starting lineup.

According to SportyTrader's algorithm, there is a 39.94% probability of a Brighton win, a 44.33% probability of a draw, and a 15.73% probability of a Crystal Palace win.