Brighton vs Everton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Brighton vs Everton

Brighton go head-to-head with Everton at American Express Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 31 January.

If you share our opinion that there won’t be too many goals between Brighton and Everton, you can secure a price of -105 for Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We expect this bet to land.

Brighton were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Sussex team had 50% possession and managed five shots on target, while Yasin Ayari bagged the goal.

Everton played Leeds United at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees enjoyed 58% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Thierno Barry finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Everton have landed victories in their last two encounters against Brighton. As the home side at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 2-0 which came after a 1-0 away success at American Express Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Everton wins, three Brighton victories and three draws.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Everton	30	12	7	11	34	35	-1	34:35	43
12	Brighton	30	10	10	10	39	36	3	39:36	40

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1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. Brighton have had 55.4% possession, 489.8 passes and 5.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.2 corners.

Yasin Ayari, Georginio Rutter and Jan Paul van Hecke are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Jan Paul van Hecke is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen keeping 2 clean sheets.

Everton have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.3% possession, 360.2 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Thierno Barry has scored 5 goals, followed by Michael Keane, Beto, James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on 1. Jack Grealish has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Jordan Pickford has 5 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Brighton confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Ferdi Kadioglu, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba, Pascal Gross, Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma.

Everton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Harrison Armstrong, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry.

Brighton vs Everton Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Brighton vs Everton betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this Premier League encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -105 look more than fair.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Premier League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Brighton vs Everton league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Brighton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Brighton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Everton games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Everton games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you’re looking for bigger odds and are expecting a low-scoring affair, then it might be worth looking at Under 1.5 Goals, especially if you think that one goal or less will be scored in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Brighton 1 - 1 Everton

There are attractive odds of +500 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Iliman Ndiaye Over 1.5 Shots -104

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) has fired over 1.5 shots in four straight Premier League games. We recommend backing the -104 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Iliman Ndiaye Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1000

Shots

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

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Yasin Ayari to Score +400

Yasin Ayari (Brighton) has scored two goals in his past four Premier League matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +400 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Yasin Ayari Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1050

Shots

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Everton Over 3.5 Corners -141

4 of the past 5 Everton away matches have seen them cover the 3.5 corners line, with Brighton conceding over 3.5 corners in the last nine home games. We’re happy to back the -141 when it comes to Everton covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Brighton

Total

10.20 5.00 5.20

Home

11.00 5.70 5.30

Away

9.50 4.80 4.70

Everton

Total

9.20 4.30 4.90

Home

9.80 4.70 5.10

Away

9.40 3.60 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Brighton Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-109

Everton Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+195

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Brighton vs Everton Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 53% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -111 betting odds for Brighton triumphing in this Premier League encounter. For those wanting to back Everton, you will find +320 about this outsider.

Brighton are -112 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -110 for Everton +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get a similar price on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -135 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+250

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+130

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-333

X2

-114

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

+102

You will find Danny Welbeck at +450 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +180 that he finds the net at anytime.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Diego Gómez (Brighton)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Beto (Everton)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Thierno Barry (Everton)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Thomas Watson (Brighton)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Brajan Gruda (Brighton)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Yasin Ayari (Brighton)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Pascal Gross (Brighton)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Dwight McNeil (Everton)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Alcaraz (Everton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Tyler Dibling (Everton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

James Garner (Everton)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Baleba (Brighton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Merlin Röhl (Everton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

James Milner (Brighton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Beto (Everton)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Yasin Ayari (Brighton)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Diego Gómez (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

James Garner (Everton)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Pascal Gross (Brighton)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Dwight McNeil (Everton)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Brajan Gruda (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Thierno Barry (Everton)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Tyler Dibling (Everton)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Baleba (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Merlin Röhl (Everton)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Brighton are unbeaten over their previous four games at American Express Stadium. The Sussex team have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Everton are unbeaten over their previous three games on the road. The Toffees have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

In the last meeting at American Express Stadium, Everton defeated Brighton by a 1-0 scoreline. The past 6 H2H meetings at American Express Stadium have resulted in three Everton wins, two draws and one Brighton success.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Brighton Home Stats		5-4-1	2.90	1.80	1.10	6	4	7	3
Everton Away Stats		5-2-3	1.90	1.00	0.90	2	8	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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