Everton vs Brighton

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Match details

Match: Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 2
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, I. Ndiaye, K. Dewsbury-Hall
• Forward: Beto

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)

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

Match background

Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion are set to meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 24, 2025, in a Premier League fixture. Both teams are looking to secure their first league win of the season after opening draws. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 BST.

Recent form

Everton:
Everton began their Premier League campaign with a 0-1 loss to Roma in a pre-season friendly on August 9, 2025. Their most recent competitive match was a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on August 3, 2025. The team has shown resilience, securing draws against strong opponents, but will aim to convert these performances into victories in the league opener.

Brighton & Hove Albion:
Brighton started their season with a 2-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg on August 9, 2025. They followed this with a 2-2 draw against Southampton on August 2, 2025. The team has demonstrated attacking prowess, scoring multiple goals in recent matches, and will look to continue this form against Everton.

Head-to-head record

• January 25, 2025: Brighton 0-1 Everton
• August 17, 2024: Everton 0-3 Brighton
• February 24, 2024: Brighton 1-1 Everton
• November 4, 2023: Everton 1-1 Brighton
• May 8, 2023: Brighton 1-5 Everton

Prediction

Based on recent performances and head-to-head records, Brighton & Hove Albion are slight favorites to win this encounter. However, Everton's home advantage and recent draws against strong teams suggest a closely contested match. A draw appears to be a plausible outcome, with both teams likely to score.

Betting tip: Both teams to score (BTTS: Yes)