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Brighton U21 face Crystal Palace U21 at The Amex Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, West Sussex on Sunday, Feb 7 at 5:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
Brighton U21 come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Crystal Palace U21 are in mixed form (1W 1D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.
Despite playing at home, Brighton U21 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Crystal Palace U21 have won 4 of 5 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Brighton U21 won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Brighton U21 a slight edge, but Crystal Palace U21 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.