Brighton vs Southampton Match Preview – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 29/11/2024
Brighton have scored in each of their last 8 matches.
75% of Brighton’s matches had over 2.5 goals scored in total.
Brighton have scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 4 home matches
Southampton have lost 10 of their 12 matches.
Southampton have lost their last 6 away matches
Brighton vs Southampton Premier League Prediction Match Details
Friday night’s Premier League action will see the second consecutive weekend South Coast derby between Brighton and struggling Southampton at the Amex Stadium. Will the Seagull move to a provisional second place?
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton will be hoping to continue their brilliant start in the Premier League this season as the Seagulls will be looking to make it a third successive victory in the league. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have already won six of their 12 Premier League games this season, including claiming an impressive win against Manchester City on matchday 11 and Manchester United in round two, with both scorelines ending 2-1. The Seagulls produced another outstanding performance last weekend against Bournemouth as they picked all three points from the match despite being reduced to 10 men in the game with the scoreline ending 2-1. Currently, the Seagulls are fifth in the Premier League with 22 points level with Arsenal, Chelsea and one point behind second-place Manchester City. They will aim to maintain their hope of returning to European competitions next season.
The Seagulls have pulled off some brilliant performances at home in the league this season, including coming from a goal behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in their last home league game. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have managed to remain unbeaten in all their Premier League home games while also scoring at least two goals in each of their five home games.
Southampton Preview & Form
Southampton has struggled since arriving in the top flight, as their dream of returning to top-flight football is beginning to look terrible, and they could see a potential return to the Championship if they fail to start picking up three points from their remaining. The newly promoted teams have only won one game in the league this season while losing ten league games and having a home draw against Ipswich Town. Russell Martin’s side failed to maintain their surprising 2-1 lead in their last game against Liverpool at home and ended up losing all three points, with Mohamed Salah capitalizing on the Saints’s defensive problem twice as they lost by 2-3. The Saints are deep in the league relegation battle standings with four points and are five points adrift from safety.
Russell Martin’s side has been terrible with their Premier League trip games, as they have suffered defeats in each of their league away games this season. They have only managed to score three goals but have conceded 13 in their away league game.
Brighton vs Southampton Predicted Lineups
Brighton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Riley, Ayari; Rutter, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Southampton Predicted Lineup (5-4-1): McCarthy (GK); Peters, Bellis, Downes, Stephens, Fraser; Dibling, Fernandes, Lallana, Armstrong; Onuachu
Brighton vs Southampton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Brighton 3-1 Southampton
- Southampton 1-3 Brighton
- Brighton 2-2 Southampton
- Southampton 1-1 Brighton
- Southampton 1-2 Brighton
Brighton vs Southampton Prediction Betting Tips
We consider Brighton the favorites in this match, considering the Seagulls have produced brilliant performances in the league while Southampton has looked vulnerable by losing each of their away games this season. We also considered both teams to score options, with each of the last five matches between the two teams producing the options
