Everton vs Brighton avant-première

• Match nul ou victoire de Brighton
• Plus de 2,5 buts

The second round of the Premier League brings a historic moment for Everton as they play their first ever league match at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium. They welcome Brighton to Merseyside, with both sides looking for their first victory of the campaign after mixed opening-day performances. Everton slipped to defeat at Leeds, while Brighton were pegged back late on by Fulham in a 1-1 draw.

Actualités des matches et forme actuelle

Everton’s new era under David Moyes began on a disappointing note as a late penalty condemned them to a 1-0 defeat against newly-promoted Leeds United. Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, the Toffees could have few complaints about their lack of attacking spark across the 90 minutes. Moyes has been tasked with steadying the ship following several turbulent years for the club, but early injuries have disrupted his plans, leaving his squad looking short of depth. With no new arrivals secured in the week since their opening defeat, concerns among the fanbase about squad strength remain.

All eyes now turn to Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Toffees’ new £500m home, which becomes the 62nd venue to host a Premier League game. The stadium’s unveiling is a symbolic step forward for the club after decades at Goodison Park, but the fans will demand that the team match the occasion with a performance. Given Everton have lost their first two matches of each of the last three Premier League seasons, the pressure to avoid repeating that unwanted trend is considerable.

Brighton, meanwhile, saw their hopes of a fifth successive opening-day Premier League win dashed in stoppage time against Fulham, as Rodrigo Muniz struck late to cancel out their earlier lead. New manager Fabian Hürzeler has inherited a squad in transition following the departure of João Pedro to Chelsea, but there were plenty of encouraging signs in their display at the Amex.

The Seagulls created several chances and looked the better side for much of the game, only to be punished for not killing the contest. They will take confidence from their last visit to Everton, when they triumphed 3-0 at Goodison Park, and a repeat performance would set the tone for another strong campaign.

Historique du face-à-face

The overall balance in this fixture leans towards Everton, who have beaten Brighton more times than most clubs in the competition’s history, with seven Premier League victories against the Seagulls. However, last season’s emphatic 3-0 away win gave Brighton their only success across the last five meetings (D2, L2).

Brighton also boast the psychological boost of having already won in Merseyside this calendar year, and they will be eager to show that their slick, attacking style can once again unsettle Everton, even in their new surroundings.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• Everton have lost their first two league matches in each of the last three Premier League seasons.
• David Moyes will manage a Premier League match at his 49th different stadium – only Arsène Wenger (54) and Sir Alex Ferguson (52) have managed more.
• Brighton have won back-to-back away league games, and last achieved three consecutive wins on the road in January 2023.
• The Seagulls have scored at least two goals in five of their last six away league games.

Acteurs clés à surveiller

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

The Senegalese forward was Everton’s top scorer in the league last season with nine goals, including a memorable winner away at Brighton in January.

He also struck twice in Everton’s farewell match at Goodison Park, cementing his reputation as the club’s most reliable attacker. Given the Toffees’ lack of creativity in their opener, Ndiaye’s movement and finishing will be vital if they are to mark their home debut with a win.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

The veteran striker has enjoyed a fruitful record against Everton over his career, registering ten direct goal contributions in 18 matches (five goals, five assists).

His ability to link up play and strike in big moments makes him a key threat, particularly given Brighton’s tendency to create numerous chances on the road. Welbeck’s experience could prove crucial in exploiting Everton’s defensive frailties.

Team News

Everton’s defensive issues continue to mount, with key centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite sidelined and left-back Vitalii Mykolenko also a doubt due to a muscle problem. These absences could weaken their resilience at the back, especially against Brighton’s fluid attack.

Brighton, by contrast, emerged from their draw with Fulham with no fresh injury concerns, meaning Fabian Hürzeler is likely to stick with a similar lineup. Their squad looks well-balanced despite João Pedro’s departure, and competition for places in attack is healthy.

Analyse des paris

Despite this being a landmark day for Everton, their squad appears understrength and confidence low after last week’s disappointment. Brighton, meanwhile, continue to play with attacking fluency and boast an impressive away scoring record.

The Seagulls should be fancied to make it two wins from two away trips to Merseyside in 2025, and betting markets may favour a Brighton victory. Given their attacking prowess and Everton’s defensive injuries, a play on Brighton to win or Brighton to score over 1.5 goals looks appealing.

Prédiction

Everton 1–2 Brighton

The Toffees should find the net on their grand home opening, but Brighton’s sharper attack and stronger squad depth could see them take all three points from Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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