The Hill Dickinson Stadium will host competitive football for the first time with this intriguing Premier League clash at Everton's new home on Bramley-Moore Docks.
Everton supporters remain excited for the season ahead, but the Toffees began their campaign with an underwhelming performance as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road, due to a late penalty scored by Lukas Nmecha.
Brighton and Hove Albion, let two points slip through their fingers on the opening day as they shared a 1-1 draw with Fulham at the AMEX Stadium, conceding a Rodrigo Muniz equaliser deep into second-half stoppage-time down on the south coast.
The Sporting News brings you the latest preview and predictions as Everton raise the curtain at their new home with the visit of Brighton to Merseyside this weekend.
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Everton vs. Brighton, betting tips and odds
Even with the arrival of Jack Grealish and Thierno Barry, Everton were lacklustre on Monday, so siding with Brighton to spoil the party may well be good value.
Brighton are priced at 2.30 with Melbet, while the draw is 3.30 and Everton, aiming for a winning start at their new home, are at 3.10.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Everton 0-1 Brighton
- Brighton to beat Everton is viewed as a 43.5% probability by Melbet.
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Everton vs. Brighton expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up in Liverpool.
Everton lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Pickford (GK) — O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Aznou — Garner, Gueye — Carlos Alcaraz, Grealish, Ndiaye — Beto
Injured: Branthwaite, Patterson (doubt), Mykolenko (doubt)
Suspended: None
Brighton lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Verbruggen (GK) — Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper — Ayari, Baleba — Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma — Rutter
Injured: Webster, Hinshelwood (doubt), March, Kostoulas (doubt), Julio Enciso
Suspended: None
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Everton vs. Brighton latest odds, correct score betting
Our 0-1 prediction is at good odds with Melbet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Draw 1-1 | 6.50 |
Brighton 1-0 | 7.50 |
Brighton 2-1 | 8.50 |
Everton 1-0 | 10.00 |
Draw 0-0 | 10.00 |
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Everton vs. Brighton team news
- Jack Grealish was forced to come off the bench to make his Everton debut last week, but the England international will likely be granted a start for this weekend, with the Toffees requiring a spark in the final third.
- Brighton head north with no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues, so should be unchanged with Cameroon international midfielder Carlos Baleba seemingly set to stay at the club.
How to watch Everton vs. Brighton: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Sunday, August 24
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, England
- Time: 6:30 p.m. IST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar