Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace: match statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion are showing solid home form with 42% wins and only 8% losses at their home ground. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per match at home, and their xG (1.67) confirms the quality of chances created. Crystal Palace have a balanced away record (42% wins and 42% losses), but their recent form is concerning – only 0.4 points per match in the last five games and no wins. Brighton control the game with 54% possession in home matches, while Palace have only 44% away from home. Additionally, Brighton's goal difference at home is +7, which demonstrates their superiority, while Palace have a neutral balance of 0 away. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.67 vs 1.18), suggesting greater attacking efficiency from Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Brighton & Hove Albion played against Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Brighton & Hove Albion has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Crystal Palace has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.33. Crystal Palace scores 1.04 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Brighton & Hove Albion's games and 50% of Crystal Palace's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brighton & Hove Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.33 per game. Brighton & Hove Albion takes 13.3 shots per game, while Crystal Palace takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Brighton & Hove Albion leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Brighton & Hove Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Crystal Palace, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Brighton & Hove Albion are showing solid home form with 42% wins and only 8% losses at their home ground. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per match at home, and their xG (1.67) confirms the quality of chances created. Crystal Palace have a balanced away record (42% wins and 42% losses), but their recent form is concerning – only 0.4 points per match in the last five games and no wins. Brighton control the game with 54% possession in home matches, while Palace have only 44% away from home. Additionally, Brighton's goal difference at home is +7, which demonstrates their superiority, while Palace have a neutral balance of 0 away. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.67 vs 1.18), suggesting greater attacking efficiency from Brighton.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 0.4 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.04 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.21 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Crystal Palace scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crystal Palace is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.5 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Brighton & Hove Albion
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Liga | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.75 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Brighton & Hove Albion's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Crystal Palace. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace?
The Premier League match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 0:1 Crystal Palace. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace?
Brighton & Hove Albion score 1.42 goals per game on average and Crystal Palace 1.04. The Premier League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Brighton & Hove Albion's matches and 50% of Crystal Palace's.
What form are Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace in?
Over the last 5 games Brighton & Hove Albion have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Crystal Palace 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.