LiontipsSouthampton vs Brighton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League
Command Analysis
After a World Cup break, football is coming back to St. Mary's Stadium. Nathan Jones is approaching his first home match in charge. He started his tenure in Southampton with an away defeat to Liverpool (1:3).
The Red-Whites are coming into this game with three victories and one draw in the asset. With 12 points, team is currently at the 19th spot in the league standings. Team's offensive line put up a weak performance, scoring only 13 goals. Last week, hosts secured a narrow victory over Lincoln (2:1) and advanced into the quarter-final of the English League Cup. Larios, Livramento, Walcott and Lavia will miss the upcoming match.
Brighton are currently at the 7th spot in the league standings. Team has recorded six victories and three draws, delivering 21 points. Club is quite successful on the offense, scoring 23 goals so far in the season. After a victory over Wolverhampton (3:2) visitors suffered a defeat to Aston Villa (1:2).
Nonetheless, the Seagulls are still optimistic about their chances for a European spot. Last week, the White-Blues suffered a defeat to Charlton on penalties in the League Cup round of 16. Welbeck, Webster, Mac Allister and Moder will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In five latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Two latest head-to-head matches finished in draws
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi called Mac Allister «one of the best players in Qatar World Cup», but Argentine player is yet to return to his club, so he won't help the team against Southampton. We are expecting a full dominance from the Saints, they should be able to get a victory due to home advantage and serious motivation.
Our prediction - Southampton to win the match
In our opinion, the outcome of this game will be decided by a single mistake. Both clubs need points from the upcoming game, but we think that whoever scores first will then adopt a defensive style of play in an attempt to retain the lead.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
