Brighton are aiming to win three successive meetings with South Coast rivals Southampton for the first time in 112 years, which appears the most-likely outcome, given where both are in the table.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Preview
Can Brighton & Hove Albion move up to second in the Premier League table, even if only temporarily? Last weekend, the Seagulls beat the Premier League's other South Coast side Bournemouth, prevailing 2-1 at Dean Court, João Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma the scorers, holding on for victory after Carlos Baleba was sent off on the hour mark. That made it back-to-back victories for Fabian Hürzeler's team, who've won four of their last six, meaning Brighton kick off third, but they will leapfrog Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal, ahead of the weekend's fixtures, should they collect all three points on Friday night.
Southampton meantime sit rock bottom of the division, five points from safety, still searching for a first Premier League away win since February 2023. Last Sunday, Russell Martin's team came close to upsetting the run-away league-leaders, 2-1 up at home to Liverpool, Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes on target, but they could not see the game out, ultimately defeated 3-2 at St Mary's. The Saints have therefore now lost ten of their 12 league fixtures to date, including all six on the road, so you'll understand why their supporters will be making the 63 mile journey east with plenty of trepidation.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 79.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 23. Draws: 20. Southampton Wins: 36.
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Carlos Baleba's rather harsh red card at Bournemouth means he is suspended, while Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, James Milner, Yankuba Minteh and Solly March remain sidelined. In better news, João Pedro marked his first start since August with a goal last weekend, while Matt O'Riley is pushing for a start, following his winner against Man City, on target on his league debut no less.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-4-1-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Igor, van Hecke, Estupiñán; Rutter, Hinshelwood, Ayari, Mitoma, João Pedro; Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Southampton
Danny Welbeck is the Seagulls' top-scorer this season with six, while he's also netted six times against Southampton, first doing for Man United 15 years ago.
Southampton Team News
The visitors are without their two first-choice goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and Gavin Bazunu, so Alex McCarthy will continue to don the gloves, despite an, at best, mixed display against Liverpool. Meantime, centre-back Jan Bednarek picked up an injury on international duty, hence why Flynn Downes was deployed as part of a back five against Liverpool; will Russell Martin stick with this system? Paul Onuachu, starting for the Saints for the first time since May 2023, hobbled off last Sunday, meaning he is a doubt. Tyler Dibling, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Downes and Adam Lallana would all sit out Wednesday's clash with Chelsea if cautioned.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (5-3-2): Ramsdale; Sugawara, Stephens, Downes, Harwood-Bellis, Walker-Peters; Fernandes, Lallana, Dibling; Armstrong, Archer.
Southampton Players to Watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
18 year old Tyler Dibling has been a rare shinning light in a generally abject Southampton side so, if the Saints are going to spring a surprise in Sussex, he'll likely be a central figure.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Prediction
We cannot see anything other than a home win in this Friday night extravaganza. Brighton are looking strong right now, while Southampton are very much not as the Saints continue to shoot themselves in the foot, poorly playing out from the back, something the Seagulls will surely exploit, given how effectively they press: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Southampton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Premier League game on TV channel?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC.
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Premier League game on live streaming?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC.
- Canada: FuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton in the Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton takes place on Friday 29 November 2024, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).