Everton vs Brighton Prediction Betting Tips & Preview

Everton vs Brighton Odds

Date: 24/08/25
Kick-off time: 14:00
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Sunday football at The Hill Dickinson Stadium, and it’s Everton welcoming Brighton in a clash that always feels a bit unpredictable. Everton are coming off a tough loss to Leeds, while Brighton slipped late against Fulham last time out. Both sides will want to bounce back – so who takes control here? Let’s dig in.

Everton vs Brighton Team News

Everton have a few headaches. Vitaliy Mykolenko (groin), Nathan Patterson (muscle), and Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) are all ruled out. That’s three defensive absences for David Moyes to juggle. Jordan Pickford will need to be sharp, while James Tarkowski and Michael Keane are expected to anchor the back line. In attack, Iliman Ndiaye – who scored in the last meeting between these two – should get another start behind Beto.

Brighton’s treatment room is even busier. Adam Webster (cruciate), Tariq Lamptey (ankle), Julio Enciso (knee), Tom Watson (unknown), Jack Hinshelwood (knock), and Solly March (knee surgery) are all unavailable. That’s a long list for Fabian Hürzeler to manage. The good news? Kaoru Mitoma is fit and always dangerous on the wing, while Matt O’Riley and Yankuba Minteh add creativity through midfield. Georginio Rutter is expected to lead the line.

Likely Lineups

Everton (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Garner; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Alcaraz, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Rutter

Everton vs Brighton Betting Tips

Here’s what I think… this feels like one of those scrappy games where one goal could decide it. Everton don’t score loads, and Brighton’s defense has looked vulnerable, but both teams also know how to frustrate.

A few angles worth considering:

• Brighton to win – they’ve been more clinical lately, and their attack looks sharper.
• Under 2.5 goals – four of Everton’s last six have seen fewer than three goals.
• Both teams to score – No – Everton failed to score in two of their last four league matches.

This could be a cagey one.

Everton vs Brighton Match Prediction

Brighton will dominate the ball – they had 69% possession in the last meeting – but Everton are stubborn at home. If the Toffees can frustrate them, it could be tight for a while. Still, with Mitoma buzzing down the wing and Rutter lurking in the box, I see Brighton finding a breakthrough.

Match Prediction: Brighton to win. Bet with bet365.

Everton vs Brighton Correct Score Tips & Prediction

I’m leaning toward another narrow Brighton victory. Everton don’t give much away at home, but their injuries mean mistakes are likely.

Correct Score Prediction: Everton 0-1 Brighton. Bet with bet365.

Everton vs Brighton Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

The head-to-head history between these two averages over three goals per game, but this one feels like the opposite. Everton’s attack hasn’t clicked yet, and Brighton are missing too many creative options to run riot.

Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Everton vs Brighton Bet Builder Tip

Here’s a combo that makes sense for this one:

• Brighton to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Kaoru Mitoma anytime scorer

That covers the likely script – Brighton nicking a low-scoring away win.

Bet Builder Tip: Brighton to Win, Under 2.5, Kaoru Mitoma Anytime. Bet with bet365.

Key Stats

• Brighton have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches.
• Everton have scored just 8 goals in their last 6 games (1.3 per match).
• The last Everton vs Brighton clash ended 1-0 to Everton in January 2025.
• Their last six meetings produced 19 goals (3.1 per game).

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Who will win between Everton and Brighton?

Brighton are slight favourites thanks to their attacking edge, but Everton at home are always tough.

Where is Everton vs Brighton being played?

The match is at The Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton’s home ground.

What time does Everton vs Brighton kick off?

Kick-off is at 14:00 on Sunday, 24th August 2025.