Anticipation runs high for Moyes as he prepares for his initial Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium

In a highly anticipated match, Everton and Brighton are set to make history as they face off at Everton's new stadium, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Opta win probability for the match favours Brighton slightly, with a 40.9% chance of victory, compared to Everton's 32.4% and a draw at 26.8%. This tight margin reflects the close competition expected between the two teams.

Brighton have a strong record at Everton, having gone unbeaten in their last four visits (W3 D1). The Seagulls ended their 2024-25 campaign with two away wins on the bounce, and their last win at Goodison Park came in January 2023, the third of three consecutive away victories. Danny Welbeck, who has been involved in 10 Premier League goals in 18 appearances against Everton (five goals, five assists), will be a key player to watch for Brighton.

Everton, on the other hand, have had a challenging start to the season, losing their first two games, including a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United due to a late penalty. However, they ended their last season at Goodison Park with a 2-0 win over Southampton, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring a brace.

David Moyes, preparing for his first Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with Everton, remains wary of the challenge posed by Brighton. He is optimistic about starting at the new stadium but is aware that Brighton will give Everton a real challenge. Moyes has been impressed by Everton's addition of Jack Grealish on loan and believes he will be a significant asset to the team.

One player to watch for Everton is Carlos Alcaraz. The young Spanish midfielder showed promising signs in Everton's first Premier League match against Leeds United, and his technical skills and creativity could be crucial in turning the tide for Everton.

Brighton also dropped points late in their first league game, conceding a 97th-minute equaliser to Fulham in a 1-1 home draw. This suggests that both teams will need to be vigilant in the closing stages of the match.

Jan Paul van Hecke, Brighton's midfielder, had an impressive performance in the opening game of the season, making 29 line-breaking passes, 12 more than any other player, and being the only player to reach double figures for line-breaking passes under high-intensity pressure from an opponent (20).

As both teams prepare for this historic encounter, fans can expect a closely contested match between two sides eager to claim victory at the start of the new season.