Football Result

Jean-Philippe Mateta 3'
Daniel Muñoz 55'
Danny Welbeck 31'
Eddie Nketiah 78'
Marc Guéhi 90'
Jan Paul van Hecke 90'+6'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
46.1%
26.4%
27.5%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.684
0.604
Game Stats
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots
8
11
Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Fouls
12
13
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
2
1
Corners
2
4
Offsides
3
1
Saves
4
1
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Selhurst Park, London, England
Attendance
24,564
2025-04-06 | Game Summary

In an exciting English Premier League match held at Selhurst Park on April 5, 2025, Crystal Palace defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1. Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring early for Crystal Palace in the 3rd minute, setting the tone for the home side. Brighton responded with a goal from Danny Welbeck in the 31st minute, leveling the score. However, Daniel Muñoz secured the victory for Crystal Palace with a goal in the 55th minute.
The game was intensely contested, with both teams committing numerous fouls - Crystal Palace with 12 and Brighton with 13. While Brighton dominated possession with 62.4%, Crystal Palace were more clinical in front of goal, converting two of their three shots on target. There were three red cards in the game: Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace, and Jan Paul van Hecke for Brighton.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a Crystal Palace win was accurate. This result is a positive sign for Crystal Palace, who have been in decent form lately, winning three of their last five games, including a 3-0 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup and a 4-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League. Their next game is away against Manchester City. City is coming off strong with 4 wins and one draw in the last 5 games. Crystal Palace needs to be at their best to get a positive result, especially considering their recent head-to-head record where Manchester City has often had the upper hand.
On the other hand, Brighton's form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their next game is at home against Leicester City, who have struggled recently, losing all of their last five matches. Brighton will be looking to capitalize on Leicester's poor form to secure a much-needed victory.
Considering the previous head-to-head games between Crystal Palace and Brighton, the results have been quite even. However, Crystal Palace's recent home form and their ability to convert chances proved decisive in this match. Brighton, despite controlling possession, were unable to break down Crystal Palace's defense enough times to secure a positive result. The multiple red cards in the match added extra drama to an already intense derby, highlighting the passion and competitiveness between these two sides.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance