Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Play to Scoreless Draw in Premier League

LONDON (Interstat) — Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion played to a 0-0 draw in a Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Sunday. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side and predicted goals.

Interstat’s ELO system gave Crystal Palace an 81.2 percent probability to win, while its simulator projected a 1-1 final. Instead, both defenses held firm in a physical contest that saw five yellow cards issued in the second half, including four in stoppage time.

The stalemate leaves both clubs with identical records to start their Premier League campaigns: zero wins, zero losses and one draw.