Best Odds: 11/10
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Looking to extend on their famous European charge on Monday evening, Brighton will welcome Everton to the Amex.
Brighton
Starting with the hosts, while Brighton might have suffered FA Cup semi-final heartbreak at the hands of Manchester United on April 23rd, the Seagulls certainly picked up some real revenge on Thursday night. Eventually snatching what was a stunning last-gasp 1-0 win against the Premier League heavyweights, Roberto De Zerbi’s men are riding what has been a stellar wave of momentum. Knowing that they’re sat firmly in pole position to claim a famous European finish, the one-time Sassuolo boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Now clinching back-to-back Premier League victories, Brighton have also continued to shine on home soil. Last seen at the Amex on April 29th storming their way to a remarkable 6-0 romp against Wolves, it should be noted that the Seagulls have suffered just a single domestic defeat in front of their own supporters since opening 2023.
Team News
Brighton have confirmed that they will once again be without the likes of Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey and Jakub Moder on Monday evening. However, De Zerbi does remain hopeful that the attacking duo of Evan Ferguson and Pascal Gross will be able to play some part at the Amex.
Bagging the winner against Manchester United on Thursday night and with nine Premier League goals this season, midfield talisman Alexis Mac Allister will once again have a crucial role to play here.
Everton
As for the visitors, while Everton might have been last seen snatching a 2-2 draw away at fellow strugglers Leicester, the Blues are still tipped as a leading relegation contender. Sat firmly in the drop zone and dealing with a string of issues both on and off the pitch, Sean Dyche’s side face what could be described as a must-win showdown here. However, without a win from any of their last seven Premier League appearances, the former Burnley boss has seen his downbeat squad claim just a single top-flight win since way back on February 18th. Really gaining a reputation for their glaring issues away from Goodison Park this season, Everton should also be concerned by their recent struggles against Monday’s hosts. Hit with a 4-1 drumming when they welcomed Brighton to Merseyside on January 3rd, Dyche’s side have suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats against the European contenders.
Team News
Everton will once again be without long-term injury absentees Andros Townsend and Ruben Vinagre when they travel to the Amex on Monday evening. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Michael Keane could be replaced by England international Conor Coady.
Converting from the spot against Leicester and recording his first Premier League goal since October 22nd, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead Dyche’s attack here.
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