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
Key match information
Brighton & Hove Albion played Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Brighton & Hove Albion: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Crystal Palace: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.42 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Crystal Palace scores 1.04 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Brighton & Hove Albion 71%, Crystal Palace 50%. Over 2.5: Brighton & Hove Albion 50%, Crystal Palace 46%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Brighton & Hove Albion has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.33. Brighton & Hove Albion: 13.3 shots per match, Crystal Palace: 11.6.
Match halves
Brighton & Hove Albion: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00. Crystal Palace: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Brighton & Hove Albion: 76-90+ (12 goals). Crystal Palace: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 0.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.04 goals / match - Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.21 goals / match - Crystal Palace
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
Crystal Palace scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.5 pts / match - Crystal Palace
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 29%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Brighton & Hove Albion
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Brighton & Hove Albion 0 - 1 - 0 Crystal Palace. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.