BHA vs SOU Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Brighton vs Southampton Premier League Preview, Fantasy Football and Betting Tips
Published on: Nov 29, 2024 1:07 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 29, 2024 1:35 pm IST
In today’s Premier League match, Brighton & Hove Albion aim to climb to second place in the standings with a win against a struggling Southampton side at the Amex Stadium.
PL Match Details
Date: 30 November 2024
Time: 1:30 AM IST
Venue: Broadfield Stadium
Brighton vs Southampton Premier League Fixture Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion are riding high after a series of impressive performances, including a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City and a hard-fought win against Bournemouth. With four wins in their last six Premier League matches, Brighton have shown grit and resilience, matching their total number of victories from their previous 19 league games.
Joao Pedro’s return to the starting lineup has provided a spark. The forward netted an early opener against Bournemouth, followed by a Kaoru Mitoma strike that proved decisive. Despite Carlos Baleba’s red card, Brighton held their nerve to secure three crucial points. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has emphasized staying grounded, despite the team’s current fifth-place position, just one point behind Manchester City in second.
Brighton’s home record this season has been outstanding. They remain unbeaten at the Amex, earning 12 points from six games. However, their defense has shown vulnerability, keeping just four clean sheets in their last 15 home fixtures.
Historically, Brighton struggled against Southampton after their promotion in 2017, failing to win their first seven encounters. But fortunes have shifted, with the Seagulls winning three of their last five meetings and drawing the other two.
Southampton enter this clash on the back of a disheartening 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Despite taking a 2-1 lead into the final stretch, defensive lapses and costly errors saw them succumb to defeat. Mohamed Salah’s double sealed their fate, leaving head coach Russell Martin frustrated with his team’s inability to close out games.
Rooted to the bottom of the table, Southampton have won just three games all season and are five points adrift of safety. They have scored the fewest goals in the league (9) and conceded the second-most (27), highlighting issues at both ends of the pitch.
Despite their struggles, the Saints can draw hope from their attacking record against Brighton. They have scored in all 12 Premier League meetings with the Seagulls, a consistency unmatched against any other opponent. Additionally, Southampton boast an impressive record in Friday fixtures, losing just one of their last seven (W4, D2).
- Brighton have lost just one of their last six meetings with Southampton (W3, D2).
- Southampton have scored in all 12 Premier League clashes with Brighton, totaling 10 goals in their last seven visits to the Amex.
- Brighton remain unbeaten at home this season, while Southampton have conceded 15 goals in their six away games.
Will Brighton soar to second place, or can Southampton spring a surprise? Brace yourselves for an exhilarating South Coast derby.
BHA vs SOU Dream11 Prediction Today Match
GK: Verbruggen
DEF: Estupinan, Walker-Peters, Van Hecke, T Harwood Belis, J Veltman
MID: Fernandes, Mitoma, T Dibling
ST: Welbeck, Pedro
Brighton Lineup
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Wieffer, O’Riley; Rutter, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck
Brighton & Hove Albion News
Brighton will be without James Milner (thigh), Solly March (knee), Jack Hinshelwood (knee), and Adam Webster (thigh). Midfield dynamo Carlos Baleba is suspended, while Ferdi Kadioglu (toe) and Yankuba Minteh (muscle) are doubtful.
On a positive note, Lewis Dunk and Tariq Lamptey have returned to training and are available for selection. Matt O’Riley, who impressed in previous outings, is likely to start in midfield alongside Yasin Ayari or Mats Wieffer. Up front, Joao Pedro is expected to lead the line, flanked by Mitoma and either Simon Adingra or Georginio Rutter.
Southampton Lineup
McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Downes, Stephens, Manning; Aribo, Fernandes; Dibling, Archer, Armstrong
Southampton News
The Saints have a growing injury list, with Aaron Ramsdale (finger), Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Jan Bednarek (knee), Ross Stewart, and William Smallbone (both hamstring) all sidelined. Ex-Brighton player Adam Lallana is also ruled out with a hamstring issue, while Paul Onuachu (knee) remains a doubt but could feature.
In Lallana’s absence, Joe Aribo may start in midfield alongside Matheus Fernandes, who scored against Liverpool. Adam Armstrong is likely to spearhead the attack, supported by Tyler Dibling and either Cameron Archer or Ben Brereton Diaz.
BHA vs SOU Who will win today’s PL fixture?
Southampton’s attacking record against Brighton offers a glimmer of hope, but their defensive frailties make it hard to back them for a positive result. Brighton, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence and possess the firepower to exploit the Saints’ vulnerabilities. Predicted Full Time Score: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Southampton
BHA vs SOU How to Watch
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Brighton vs Southampton Football Betting Tips
Brighton 2/5
Draw 9/2
Southampton 7/1
Likely winner – Brighton
First Goalscorer
- de Jesus Joao Pedro 24/5
- Evan Ferguson 21/4
- Danny Welbeck 23/4
- Kaoru Mitoma 7/1
- Julio Enciso 7/1
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