Struggling Southampton will host in-form Brighton & Hove Albion on matchday 17 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: St Mary’s Stadium, kick-off: 16:00 UK time, date: 26/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Brighton to win — 2.08
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Both teams to score: YES — 1.75
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Combo: Both teams to score + Over 2.5 goals — 2.12
Brighton & Hove Albion head into the game as the favourites, thanks to their recent form. The Seagulls won two of their last five league matches, and Southampton lost three in their last five matches, hence expecting the visitors to get the win.
Four out of Southampton’s last five matches across all competitions ended with both teams scoring at least one goal. Brighton are a good goalscoring side, hence expecting both teams to get on the scoreboard.
Brighton’s last five matches ended with both teams scoring and total goals exceeding three. There’s a huge chance this fixture could end in a similar way, given Southampton’s ability to score one goal in four of their last five games.
The Saints are in danger of getting relegated to the Championship, thanks to their dreadful run of form. Southampton have won just three from their opening 15 matches.
They occupy the 19th position with 12 points, having won three, drawn three and lost nine in the Premier League this season so far.
The Seagulls are in decent form, having won two and lost two in their last five Premier League matches. For this reason, they occupy the 7th position with 21 points after 14 matches.
“>Brighton are safe in the league despite losing their player and manager Cucurella and Graham Potter respectively to Chelsea over the summer.
Each of Brighton’s last six matches ended with at least one team scoring over 1.5 goals. There’s a high chance that this game could end similar, thanks to shaky backlines.
Back Brighton & Hove Albion to win the game but to concede at least one goal at full-time, given Brighton’s last six matches, the chances of this happening is high.
Brighton head into the game as the favourites but back them to win or draw at full-time, as Southampton could become a hard nut to crack.
Valentino Livramento, Kyle Walker-Peters and Juan Larios are injured.
Goalkeeper: Bazunu
Defenders: Perraud, Salisu, Caleta-Car, Bella-Kotchap, Elyounoussi
Midfielders: Armstrong, Lavia, Ward-Prowse
Forwards: Adams, Armstrong
Jakub Moder is injured. Adam Webster and Danny Welbeck are injured but have 50% chances of returning before the game.
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Grob, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan
Midfielders: Caicedo, Lallana, Gilmour
Forwards: March, Welbeck, Trossard
Where will this match be played?
Monday’s game will be played at the St Mary’s Stadium, Hampshire.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Southampton vs Brighton.