It's a classic relegation six-pointer at the Amex Stadium and Paul Higham can see the hosts all-but securing survival with a crucial victory.
Brighton v Cardiff (1945 BST)
Talk about six pointers! This game could seal Cardiff's feat if they lose, but a victory would reel Brighton right back into a relegation dust-up to avoid joining Fulham and Huddersfield in the Championship next season.
The Seagulls hold a five-point lead with a game in hand so they may even see a draw as a decent result, but when you consider they've got to face Wolves, Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City in their run-in then this really is one of their few remaining chances of realistically adding three points.
The Amex has been Brighton's saviour in recent season but their home form has let them down of late with just one win and two goals in their last six.
Cardiff have earned just one win in seven themselves but they have been showing plenty of fighting spirit, and given how close it promises to be between two struggles it's a slight surprise to see the visitors are big as 3/1 to win, especially with Anthony Knockaert suspended.
Betting guide
Prediction: Brighton 1-0 Cardiff
With so much tension around the game it shouldn't be a feat of flowing football, these games are often just decided on a mistake or a set piece and that's the way this one could go, with the hosts just edging it.
Best bet:
As above, goals will be at a premium but we're backing the Seagulls to just pip it - Brighton's 5-0 thrashing by Bournemouth could actually help them in this one as Chris Hughton will be calling for a big response.
Stats:
There are always tackles flying in during relegation battles, and in a classic six pointer the card count should be on the high side.
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