Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

• Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: Goodison Park

Everton kicked off the new Premier League campaign with a lacklustre display and a 1-0 defeat at newly promoted Leeds United. However, despite injuries, David Moyes' team looked solid defensively until the home side scored from a controversial late penalty kick. However, they struggled in attack against the Yorkshire outfit. 

Brighton drew 1-1 with Fulham at the AMEX Stadium on the opening day of the campaign. They've got the firepower to cause problems, but Everton's resilience at the back could be the key factor here.

The game might be tight, with both teams having moments, but Everton's defensive solidity could just edge it. Brighton will push forward, but Everton's knack for grinding out results under Moyes might see them through. It's going to be a cracking match, with both teams going for it, but Everton's home advantage is likely to play a big part.

Match Prediction: Everton 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Everton's loss against Leeds in the season opener was poor, but there is bound to be a reaction from the players, especially as this is the first Premier League game at their new home. Under Moyes last season, they showed that they have the grit to compete with most teams.  

Playing at home, they'll be confident they can get the better of Brighton, especially with their defensive resilience, even potentially without two of their four first-choice defenders. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Leeds United (A)

Brighton will have mixed feelings about their opening day home draw against Fulham, especially as the Cottagers equalised deep into stoppage time through a Rodrigo Muniz goal. The Seagulls will be eager to register their first win of the Premier League campaign. 

However, they'll need to be wary of Everton's resilience. It's going to be a tough test for them, but they've got the quality to cause problems.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Fulham (H)

Historically, Everton have had the slight upper hand in recent matches against Brighton, winning two out of the last five encounters, including a convincing 5-1 victory in May 2023. However, Brighton did manage a 3-0 win last season, so it's not all one-sided.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Everton (25 Jan 2025)

• Everton 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion (17 Aug 2024)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Everton (24 Feb 2024)

• Everton 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (04 Nov 2023)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-5 Everton (08 May 2023)

• Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring) - Out

• Vitalii Mykolenko (Muscle) - Doubt

• Adam Webster (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Julio Enciso (Knee) - Out

• Pickford, O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Garner, Gueye, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Beto

Everton's predicted lineup suggests a focus on defensive stability with Tarkowski and Keane at the back, while the inclusion of Beto and Ndiaye indicates an intent to counter-attack effectively.

• Verbruggen, Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper, Ayari, Baleba, Minteh, O'Riley, Mitoma, Rutter

Brighton's lineup points towards an attacking approach with Mitoma and Rutter likely to be key in breaking down Everton's defence, while the midfield trio of Baleba, Ayari, and Wieffer will look to control the game's tempo.

• Michael Keane vs Georginio Rutter: Keane will have his hands full trying to keep Rutter quiet.

• Idrissa Gueye vs Carlos Baleba: Gueye's experience will be crucial in containing Brighton's young star.

• Beto (Everton): His pace and power could be the difference in breaking down Brighton's defence.

• Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion): His flair and directness from full-back could be key to unlocking Everton's backline.

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