Our prediction for this Premier League match:
Brighton
Match Time & Date:
24/02/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Everton
Saturday’s football game at Amex Stadium pits together Brighton and Everton, the two teams with totally different ambitions for the remainder of the season. Brighton are eyeing a spot in European competitions, while Everton are fighting tooth and nail to avoid relegation. Even though all Solly March, James Milner, Julio Enciso, and Joao Pedro are sidelined with injuries, home win should be considered as Roberto De Zerbi can count on key players for Saturday’s encounter.
The Toffees, on the other hand, came from behind to share the spoils with Crystal Palace on Monday evening, but that did not help them escape the danger zone. As Everton have suffered three defeats in the previous four away games, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the hosts. The likes of Arnaut Danjuma, Andre Gomes, and Dele Alli are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Abdoulaye Doucouré):
French international midfielder Abdoulaye Doucour is a bundle of raw energy and a player who was voted Watford’s Player of the Season during the 2017/18 campaign. A deep-lying midfielder who takes part in play build-up from behind is a defensive asset who took time to blossom and announce himself at the international stage. He first burst to prominence at Ligue 1 side Rennes in 2012 after a year with the club’s B side and went on to play 75 league matches and score 12 goals.
Watford bought Doucoure in 2016 but sent him on loan to Granada, where he took part in 15 league matches. Determined to prove his worth in the Premier League, the Frenchman of Mali descent wasted no time in grabbing a starting spot under both Marco Silva and Javi Garcia, respectively, upon his return from Spain.
The total of 38 matches played along with 8 goals scored made Doucoure one of the most sought-after assets in the summer of 2018 but the player remained at Vicarage Road despite reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Highlighted Team (Brighton):
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club were formed in 1901. The Seagulls welcome their opponents at Falmer Stadium and the capacity of Brighton’s home ground is 30,750. The stadium was built in 2008 and it was opened in 2011. The venue is known for commercial purposes as American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion compete in the Premier League and they play in blue and white stripes. The colour of Brighton’s away kit is green. The club made it to the FA Cup final in 1983, but English giants Manchester United proved to be a big catch for the Red Devils.
Brighton’s main rivals are Crystal Palace and the Seagulls have recorded 35 wins over the Eagles. Frank Stapleton, Martin Chivers, Joe Corrigan, Bobby Zamora, Mark Lawrenson, Bobby Smith, John Crumplin and Frank Worthington are notable footballers who played for Brighton in the past. The Albion is Preston’s yet another nickname.
