Everton’s European hopes are back on the horizon as they ride a three-match unbeaten run into the Amex Stadium for a Saturday match with Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Toffees look much better in recent weeks and David Moyes has navigated several key absences: AFCON stars Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye plus the long-term injury of Jarrad Branthwaite. The club are now missing Jack Grealish for weeks but are five points back of the top four and just a win away from the top seven.
WATCH — Brighton v Everton
Brighton have been headed in the opposite direction but can join Everton on 33 points with a win at home on Saturday.
Fabian Hurzeler’s men could use a win in a big way. Their only victory since November 30 came against bottom-three Burnley, and they’ve also drawn Bournemouth, Sunderland, and West Ham twice. A draw at Man City shows their talent level, and they’ve beaten City, Newcastle, and Chelsea earlier this season, but can they get more results against scrappy, ready-to-defend sides?
For live updates and highlights throughout Brighton vs Everton, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.
How to watch Brighton vs Everton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday, January 31
Venue: Amex Stadium — Falmer
TV Channel: NBCSN
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Brighton team news, focus
OUT: Mats Wieffer (toe), Adam Webster (knee), Solly March (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Brajan Gruda (knock)
Everton team news, focus
OUT: Jack Grealish (ankle - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Timothy Iroegbunam (groin)
Brighton vs Everton prediction
Everton won the reverse fixture but Brighton have been much better home than away this season. The Seagulls are 5W-5D-1L at the Amex and 2W-4D-6L as visitors. But Everton are now healthy in the midfield and can win a battle with several different combinations. Branthwaite’s return opens up a lot for the Toffees, and they may figure things out on Saturday. Brighton 1-2 Everton.
