Brighton vs Everton

Everton vs Brighton Match Preview

Match details

Kick-off: August 24 2025, 14:00 BST

Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Predicted lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: J. O'Brien, M. Keane, J. Tarkowski, T. Iroegbunam
• Midfielders: I. Gueye, J. Garner, C. Alcaraz, K. Dewsbury-Hall
• Forwards: I. Ndiaye, Beto

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: B. Verbruggen
• Defenders: M. Wieffer, L. Dunk, J. van Hecke, M. De Cuyper
• Midfielders: C. Baleba, Y. Ayari, Y. Minteh, M. O'Riley
• Forwards: K. Mitoma, G. Rutter

Missing players

Everton will be without V. Mykolenko due to a groin injury, J. Branthwaite with a hamstring injury, and N. Patterson suffering from a muscle injury.

Brighton faces significant absences with A. Webster out due to a cruciate ligament injury, S. March recovering from knee surgery, J. Enciso with a knee injury, T. Lamptey sidelined with an ankle injury, and T. Watson facing an unknown injury.

Match background

This match is important for both teams as they seek to secure valuable points in the early stages of the Premier League season. Everton aims to recover from a loss in their opening match, while Brighton looks to build on their draw.

Recent form

Everton's recent form shows a disappointing start, having lost their opening match. They are yet to score, highlighting struggles in attack, while also conceding a goal. This puts significant pressure on them to perform against Brighton.

Brighton had a mixed result, drawing their first match, which reflects moderate stability in their play. They managed to score but also conceded, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that Everton will aim to exploit.

Head-to-head record

• Jan 25 2025: Brighton 0 - 1 Everton
• Aug 17 2024: Everton 0 - 3 Brighton
• Feb 24 2024: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton
• Nov 04 2023: Everton 1 - 1 Brighton
• May 08 2023: Brighton 1 - 5 Everton

Prediction

The match is poised to be competitive with both teams showing inconsistency. However, given Everton's home advantage and Brighton's injury troubles, a narrow victory for Everton seems likely.