The Seagulls head into the game in a poor run of form, and are without a league win since September after seeing their early season momentum slow in the autumn and winter months.
Reflecting on his side's 11-game run without a winner, Brighton boss Graham Potter said: “I don’t feel pressure. It’s not pleasant because, we want to win. There’s an internal pressure that you want to try and do better and help the team and get that victory.
“But the trick is also to analyse it correctly, put it in perspective to see the situation for what it is because there’s a lot going on behind the results. This league can challenge you and you can go sometimes without a win for a while. It’s not ideal, we don’t like it, we’d have preferred it if we’d had a few more wins recently.
“We haven’t been far away in a lot of the games but at the same time we have to also acknowledge we haven’t been good enough because the results say that. But we’ve got 20 points so that’s not the end of the world for us, that’s something to be quite positive about, not jumping over everything but still not the end of the world either.”
Take a look at today's biggest stories from the Premier League, as the tier sides gear up for the Boxing Day action this weekend:
5. Barcelona close in on Torres
Barcelona are understood to have agreed a £55m deal for Man City midfielder Ferran Torres. The Spain international made 36 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side last season, and scored 13 goals. (Sky Sports) Photo: Soccrates Images
6. Blues ready raid for rapid winger
Chelsea have been linked with a move for former Manchester United youngster Deji Sotona. The rapid winger is currently on the books at OGC Nice, and has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level. (Telegraph) Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. Vieira keen on Leeds return
Reports from Italy claim ex-Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira is ready to "pack his bags" and pursue a move back to the Whites. The Sampdoria man almost joined Sheffield United last summer, but the deal reportedly collapsed following issues with his medical. (Sport Witness) Photo: Jonathan Moscrop
8. Race for Rodon intensifies
Leeds United are among a number of sides to be credited with an interest in Spurs defender Joe Rodon. The £15m towering centre-back is also said to be on Brighton and Newcastle's respective radars, with the latter tipped as front-runners to seal the deal. (Telegraph) Photo: Martin Rose