The Premier League weekend kicks off on Friday, as Brighton bid to claim maximum points against Southampton.
A victory for the Seagulls would see them climb into the lofty position of second in the standings.
Brighton have been in excellent recent form after winning each of their previous two, and losing just once across their last five.
Russell Martin’s Southampton have dropped to the foot of the standings in recent weeks after losing each of their last two, and four of their last five. Only a win for the Saints would see them close the gap between themselves and safety.
Odds
Brighton will be hard to overlook in the betting this weekend, as they are priced up at the incredibly short price of -220. An away win for Southampton is a huge outside selection at +615.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brighton | -220 |
| Draw | +382 |
| Southampton | +615 |
Southampton Dominate Overall Record
| Total | Brighton | Southampton | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Premier League Games | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Goals | 60 | 28 | 32 |
Southampton have a healthy overall record against the Seagulls. However, Brighton have dominated the recent Premier League encounters.
The hosts have won each of their last two against the Saints, and are unbeaten in the last five meetings since a 2-1 home loss in December 2020.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -101
Brighton vs. Southampton Key Stats
- Brighton have recorded four wins in six since the start of October. Only Liverpool have won more points over that period.
- Southampton have already lost ten from 12 this season, marking the earliest in a season that they have lost ten times in their top-flight history.
- The Saints are only the eighth team in history to lose ten times in just 12 rounds.
Brighton Team News
Carlos Baleba serves his one-game suspension after being sent off against Bournemouth on Saturday. Ferdi Kadioglu and James Milner are out until December. Meanwhile, Jack Hinshelwood, Lewis Dunk, and Adam Webster are all doubts.
Possible Lineup
Bart Verbruggen (GK); Joel Veltman, Igor, Jan Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupinan, Matt O’Riley, Mats Wieffer, Giorginio Rutter, Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck
Southampton Team News
Southampton number one Aaron Ramsdale remains sidelined with a broken finger, while Jan Bednarek and Gavin Bazunu are out until the start of 2025. Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart could return to the bench.
Possible Lineup
Alex McCarthy (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Tyler Dibling, Matheus Fernandes, Adam Lallana, Adam Armstrong, Cameron Archer
Brighton vs. Southampton Prediction
Unfortunately for Russell Martin, the managerial merry-go-round is already in full swing, and Friday could signal his final match in charge of Southampton.
An away win looks an incredibly unlikely outcome this week, as Brighton are preferred to continue their charge toward the top of the Premier League standings.
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