Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips

Brighton & Hove Albion invite Southampton to the Falmer Stadium in the Premier League on Friday. Brighton have six wins in 12 games and are fifth in the points table, while the Saints have one win on their return to the top flight and are bottom of the standings.

Brighton extended their winning streak in the league to two games last week, resuming their campaign following the international break with a 2-1 win at Bournemouth. Joao Pedro scored in the fourth minute and assisted Kaoru Mitoma's second-half strike.

Southampton, meanwhile, suffered their 10th loss of the campaign last week, falling to a 3-2 loss to leaders Liverpool. Goals from Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes put the Saints in front after an early deficit before Mohamed Salah's second-half brace helped seal the Reds' comeback win.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have squared off 79 times across competitions, with Southampton leading 36-23.
Brighton are unbeaten in five Premier League meetings against the Saints and secured a league double in the 2022-23 campaign, winning 3-1 home and away.
Five of their last six meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
Brighton are unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season, winning three of six games.
Southampton have lost all six away games in the Premier League this season, failing to score thrice.
The Saints have conceded 24 goals in 12 league games, with 13 coming away from home.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Prediction

Brighton have scored at least twice in eight of their last 10 games across competitions.

Manager Fabian Hürzeler will be without James Milner and Solomon March due to injuries, while Ferdi Kadioglue is a major doubt. Carlos Baleba will serve a suspension, while Adam Webster, Yankuba Minteh and Tariq Lamptey face late fitness tests.

Southampton, meanwhile, have lost their last nine away Premier League games amd are winless in five meetings with the Seagulls, scoring six times and conceding 11.

Boss Russell Martin has a lengthy absentee list for the trip to East Sussex, as Adam Lallana, Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Bednarek, Will Smallbone and Gavin Bazunu are sidelined with injuries.

Considering the contrasting league form of both sides and Brighton's better goalscoring form, the hosts should record a comfortable win.

Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Southampton

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Brighton to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes

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