Brighton can strengthen their claims for a European berth while piling further misery on relegation candidates Everton at the Amex on Monday.
The Seagulls left it late to beat Manchester United on Thursday, scoring a 99th-minute penalty in a 1-0 win, but they managed to get the three points and remain firmly in the mix to challenge for Europe.
Brighton are seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool with three games in hand and the visit of Everton offers a great chance to bolster their points tally.
Sean Dyche's side sit 19th and continue to be embroiled in a relegation scrap following a 2-2 draw with Leicester last time out.
The Toffees, who are one point from safety, have failed to win any of their last seven games, losing three and drawing four.
Brighton vs Everton Betting Tips
- Brighton to win to nil @ 5/4
- #PickYourPunt - Over 2.5 goals and Amadou Onana to be carded @ 3/1
Team news
With a congested fixture list to get through this month, Roberto De Zerbi has rotated his squad over the past few weeks to avoid burn out.
Solly March was on the bench in the win over Manchester United after Kaoru Mitoma and Alexis Mac Allister had to settle for substitute roles in the previous game against Wolves.
Expect March to come back in against Everton with the trend of rotating set to continue.
Evan Ferguson remains a major doubt and Pascal Gross will need to come through a late fitness test after missing the clash with United, while Joel Veltman is out with a hamstring injury.
Everton captain Seamus Coleman is out for the rest of the season after suffering ligament damage in the draw with Leicester.
Ben Godfrey has been deputising at right-back but he is struggling with a groin issue, so Nathan Patterson should start.
Amadou Onana missed the King Power trip due to illness but should return to the fold for the trip to the south coast.
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Brighton to win to nil @ 5/4
Brighton looked dejected when they fell to a 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest just days after losing to Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final.
But they've dusted themselves down and come back strong since that night at the City Ground, beating Wolves 6-0 and Manchester United 1-0.
De Zerbi has clearly reminded the squad that they still have plenty to play for and they aren't expected to slip up against Everton.
The Toffees haven't won away from home in the league in 13 attempts, losing seven and failing to score on nine occasions during that run.
A 3-0 Brighton win in the Correct Score market at 8/1 also appeals.
#PickYourPunt - Over 2.5 goals and Amadou Onana to be carded @ 3/1
Only Manchester City (49), Arsenal (48), Liverpool (45) and Tottenham (36) have scored more than Brighton's tally of 32 when hosting in the league this term.
Games involving Brighton haven't been short of excitement with over 2.5 goals landing on 20 occasions.
Onana looks Everton's most likely candidate to receive a card in this clash, having already picked up eight yellows this season.
Brighton tend to dominate possession and Onana is the type of player to dive in as Everton attempt to wrestle back control.
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