Brighton ended last year in the same tone that began in 2018, with a tie against a team in the second half of the standings. A week ago, the “seagulls” made 2-2 with Bournemouth in a match they played at home, managing to make two consecutive matches without failure. Also, failure with Chelsea is the only one that Chris Hughton & Co. have suffered it in the last three weeks. Besides, the main problems of the team are against the big teams. This happened in the “Amex Stadium” games, where Manchester City and Liverpool were forced, being the only teams to succeed.

Brighton: Krul – Schelotto – Goldson – Duffy – Bong – Brown – Kayal – Stephens – March – Grob – Hemed

Crystal Palace has had an unexpected rise in the past two months, I think it is the team with the most consecutive matches without failure, except the ones in the big four. The start of 2018 was equally right, the Londoners passed 2-1 Southampton, in a match played away and in which they had to return from 0-1 to the break. In the past two months, the only team to defeat the Palace was Arsenal and that after a spectacular match in which were given five goals, but the table then showed 3-2. Also, the status of the visiting team she is going to have now is clear one that does not make it difficult, in the previous five such meetings, she has won two victories and three results of equality.

Crystal Palace: Speroni – Fosu Mensah – Kelly – Tomkins – Aanholt – McArthur – Milivojevic – Riedewald – Zaha – Benteke – Townsend

Known as a team that prefers more defensive play, Brighton is sure that the same tactic will be based in this game, but considering her main goal is to remain in the Premier League, I expect the FA approach Cup to be a holiday, and this can be seen on the table. On top of each other, I expect the Palace to take advantage of this and to keep track of at least an equal, maybe even victory in the regular time.
Prediction Today:
Forecast Brighton – Crystal Palace: X2, Odds: 1.50