As Brighton & Hove Albion host Southampton at the Amex Stadium on Friday night, both sides come into the match with contrasting form. In this preview, we’ll offer insights into their recent performances, key players to watch, and betting perspectives to consider ahead of the encounter.
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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION v SOUTHAMPTON – Click here to bet
Brighton & Hove Albion head into Friday night’s clash at the Amex Stadium full of confidence after recording back-to-back Premier League wins. Fabian Hurzeler’s side is enjoying an impressive start to their campaign, sitting 5th in the table with 22 points from 12 matches. Their recent 2-1 away victory over Bournemouth last weekend showcased Brighton’s resilience, with Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma proving decisive in a closely contested encounter.
Home Form: W3 D3 L0
At home, Brighton have been a formidable force, unbeaten so far, winning three and drawing three of their six matches at the Amex this season while scoring 11 goals – the joint fifth-best home attacking record in the league. Danny Welbeck, in particular, has been instrumental for the Seagulls, contributing directly to eight league goals (6 goals, 2 assists).
Brighton average 1.83 goals per game at home, with over 2.5 goals featuring in 83% of their home fixtures in the league this season (5 out of 6 matches).
Southampton arrive on the south coast facing an uphill battle. Russell Martin’s side remain winless in their last two Premier League matches, including a 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool last weekend. The Saints have endured a torrid campaign, languishing at the bottom of the table in 20th place with just 4 points from 12 games.
Away Form: W0 D0 L6
The Saints’ away form has been dismal, having lost all six of their road matches this season while conceding 13 goals – the second-worst away defensive record in the league. With their defensive vulnerabilities exposed, Southampton will need standout performances from attacking players like Adam Armstrong, who has contributed just three goals this season (2 goals, 1 assist), if they are to have any chance of surviving their first season back in the Premier League.
Southampton average 0.5 goals per game on the road, with over 2.5 goals featuring in 50% of their away fixtures in the league this season (3 out of 6 games).
Head-to-Head
Brighton completed a league double over Southampton in the 2022/23 season, winning 3-1 at the Amex and 2-1 at St. Mary’s. The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last five meetings with the Saints (W3 D2).
Betting
Brighton & Hove Albion 4/10
Draw 9/2
Southampton 6/1
Verdict
Brighton’s recent form, combined with Southampton’s defensive frailties, makes the Seagulls overwhelming favourites for this encounter. The dynamic duo of Mitoma and Welbeck should cause plenty of problems for the Saints, who have struggled to keep clean sheets this season. Expect Brighton to dominate possession and create plenty of chances, with a comfortable home win likely on the cards.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Brighton & Hove Albion -1.5 at 21/20
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