The Matchday 26 Premier League clash between Southampton and Brighton will take place on February 22 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Brighton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
At the beginning of February, the club secured their second win of the season, defeating Ipswich 2-1 away. However, the victories ended there, and in the next round, Ivan Juric's team lost 3-1 at home to Bournemouth. The team remains at the bottom of the table, trailing the safe 17th spot by 10 points. Southampton also has the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 57 goals.
- The club has lost 12 of their last 15 Premier League matches (1 win and 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in Southampton's last five Premier League matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in the club's last seven league games.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-2-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jan Bednarek, James Bree, Nathan Wood – Wellington, Kyle Walker-Peters, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Joe Aribo – William Smallbone, Mateusz Fernandes – Paul Onuachu.
Forward Ross Stewart and defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis are sidelined due to injuries.
Brighton
Fabian Hürzeler's side bounced back from a heavy 0-7 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Playing at home, the club unexpectedly thrashed Chelsea 3-0. Prior to the disappointing loss to Nottingham, Brighton also lost to Everton 0-1. Notably, the team had not lost two consecutive matches in this season's Premier League before this. The club is positioned mid-table, six points shy of the European competition spots.
- In their last 13 Premier League matches, the club has only secured three victories (6 draws and 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Brighton's last 9 away games in the Premier League.
- The club has led at halftime only once in their last 10 league matches (5 draws and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Bart Verbruggen – Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Joel Veltman – Jack Hinshelwood, Jorginho Rutter – Yanquba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Jorginho Rutter – Danny Welbeck.
Defenders Ferdi Kadioglu and Pervis Estupiñán, goalkeeper Jason Steele, midfielders Solly March, and James Milner are out due to injuries.
Referee
Darren Bond (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 10%.
Southampton vs. Brighton: Match Prediction
Fabian Hürzeler's side is not flawless in defense, as evident in the game against Nottingham Forest. The team might lose morale if they concede first, which Southampton could exploit. The hosts are in a position where they don't need to play defensively or aim for a draw against a stronger opponent. They need to push forward and take risks, leading to a potentially high-scoring game.
Both teams have scored in Southampton's last five Premier League matches, as well as in 7 of Brighton's last 9 away league games. Notably, before the defeat to Nottingham, the visitors had a 13-game scoring streak on the road, and they kept a clean sheet in only one of their last nine away Premier League games, against Ipswich. Also, the opponents have scored against each other in their last eight Premier League encounters.
My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes
