Everton heads into this match in mixed form. They have won one, drawn two, and lost two of their last five games, with their most recent match ending in a narrow defeat. Brighton, on the other hand, are in poor form, having lost four of their last five matches, though they did pick up a strong win in their most recent game. This suggests Everton might be the slightly more stable side at the moment.

Historically, these meetings have been very open and packed with goals. The last five matches between them have all seen both teams score, with many games ending with three or more total goals. Recent results are also very close, with wins for both sides and several draws over the last few years. Given Brighton's recent struggles and Everton's more balanced form, this match looks like it could be a close one, but Everton seems a bit more likely to edge out a result.