Brighton and Hove Albion are looking to win three games in a row in the English Premier League when they welcome Southampton FC tonight at Amex Stadium. Brighton have been doing very well under the new manager, Fabian Hürzeler. With only two defeats in their first 12 games, the Seagulls stand in 5th – only one point behind Man City!
Tonight’s match against Southampton is a great chance for Brighton to jump into the 2nd place. Meanwhile, Southampton continue to fail this season. They won only one of their first 12 games while losing 10! As a result, the Saints stand at the bottom of the table with only four points.
Despite Southampton’s current situation, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is very serious about tonight’s game. He said, “You just have to watch their last game against Liverpool, how they played. I have followed them the whole season now and they have a great style of play. They have a lot of ball possession. We have to suffer a lot against the ball because they have the ability to outplay every opponent.”
Stats & Facts
- Southampton are winless in their last five meetings with Brighton, including three defeats and two draws. Before that, they were unbeaten in their previous seven matches against the Seagulls.
- Brighton have won only one of their last six home games against Southampton in the Premier League.
- Brighton have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their previous 12 meetings with Southampton in the league.
- A win would see Brighton securing three wins in a row since 2023.
- Southampton have lost nine consecutive away games in the Premier League. A defeat against Brighton would see them losing ten straight away matches for the first time since 1974.
Team News
Brighton will miss the service of Carlos Baleba due to his suspension. Tariq Lamptey and Lewis Dunk have returned to training following their calf injuries. They should be available for selection now.
But James Milner and Solly March remain out of the squad, while Ferdi Kadioglu and Jack Hinshelwood remain uncertain ahead of the game.
As for Southampton, the manager is still struggling with his goalkeeping department as first-choice and second-choice goalkeepers are out of the squad due to injuries. As a result, Alex McCarthy will continue between the bars against Brighton.
Possible Lineup for Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Julio, Estupinan; O’Riley, Ayari; Rutter, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Possible Lineup for Southampton: McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning; Aribo, Downes, Fernandes; Dibling, Armstrong, Archer
Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Southampton
Southampton had a tight fight in their last game against Liverpool, although they lost the match. But this game can be an inspiration for the Saints against Brighton.
However, Brighton are in a great form and are the favorite tonight. As the home side, they have a better chance to win against Southampton.
Betfair Odds
Brighton: 1.38
Draw: 5.47
Southampton: 8.41
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