Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has focused on building a winning mentality at the club since taking over. Under his leadership, Brighton have secured six victories in 15 Premier League matches, placing them seventh and just three points shy of the top four. The team is preparing for the M23 derby against Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium, aiming to break their three-game winless streak.Hurzeler emphasises the importance of game management and consistent performance throughout matches. He believes that integrating a winning culture is crucial for success. "It's always nice to have more training sessions, to work with the team, to reflect on the last game, to improve, to integrate some principles. Hopefully, we use it the right way," Hurzeler said. Discussions with players are ongoing to identify areas for improvement.Crystal Palace remain unbeaten in their last four Premier League games, although three ended in draws. Their recent match saw them lose a lead against Manchester City. Despite inconsistency this season, they maintain a four-point gap from the relegation zone. Injuries are a concern for manager Oliver Glasner, with Adam Wharton, Matheus Franca, and Joel Ward unavailable for their upcoming match.Glasner provided updates on player injuries: "He [Wharton] had a little bit of a reaction after the Wednesday and Thursday training sessions...so he won't be available." Franca continues individual rehab training and aims to rejoin team sessions early next year. Ward's availability remains uncertain due to calf issues.Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma has been instrumental this season, advancing the ball further than any non-defender in the league with 1,899 metres. He has made 79 progressive carries over 10 metres and created 21 chances for his team. Hurzeler hopes Mitoma will be pivotal in their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.For Crystal Palace, Daniel Munoz has shown impressive form by scoring twice in his last three appearances after failing to score in his first 28 games. Munoz is also among two players with over 100 tackles since his debut in February this year.

Match Prediction and Historical Context

Brighton have won their last two home games against Crystal Palace and aim to extend this streak. They are one of three teams unbeaten at home this season alongside Arsenal and Brentford. Brighton have scored and conceded in most of their recent matches, promising an entertaining game.Palace are unbeaten in their last three away games but have not won against Brighton in six league encounters since 2023. Under Glasner's management, they often concede after scoring first—a pattern seen seven times since February.

Opta Win Probability

According to Opta's win probability model: The statistics suggest Brighton as favourites but highlight potential challenges from Crystal Palace's resilient form away from home.