Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Southampton nearly always find themselves with chances to pick up points, yet they continue to fall short. Brighton, meanwhile, consistently manage to clinch victories. Will this trend continue in the upcoming game?
Brighton
In their last outing, Brighton once again scored two goals. This time it was enough to secure a win (2:1) against Bournemouth. They played confidently away from home until they had a player sent off, although they created no more chances than their opponents. Playing the remaining half-hour with ten men, Brighton barely held onto the win: they allowed 13 shots in the second half, conceded a goal in the 93rd minute, and late on the hosts hit the woodwork. The match against Bournemouth was Brighton's fifth consecutive game with a total over 2.5.
Southampton
Southampton also found the net twice in the 12th round, but it wasn't enough even for a draw. They faced a formidable opponent in Liverpool, who rarely slip up. They came from behind to claim a 3:2 victory, scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot. This scoreline has appeared three times in Southampton's last six games.
Brighton vs Southampton Prediction
Brighton will certainly welcome such goal-scoring opportunities. In both encounters of the 2022/23 season, they defeated Southampton (3:1). A victory on Friday seems very likely, but our prediction focuses simply on a total over.
