Brighton and Southampton will collide this weekend as the Premier League season draws closer to its end.
Brighton Form GuideBrighton & Hove Albion supporters are hoping and praying that their side has enough left in the tank to qualify for Europe, because they deserve it. Roberto De Zerbi has worked wonders at this club since first arriving, maintaining the momentum they had built up with Graham Potter. This is a team full of quality, and they’ll look to add to that in a big way this summer.
It’s been a strange few weeks for the Seagulls, to put it lightly. Following big wins over Wolves and Manchester United, they were beaten 5-1 by Everton in a stunning result. Then, after knocking off Arsenal 3-0, they were taken to town in a 4-1 loss to Newcastle.
Southampton Form GuideSouthampton fans are preparing for life back in the Championship after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed. The Saints just haven’t shown anywhere near enough in their pursuit of survival and that, in truth, is an understatement. The good news, at least, is that they’ve got a long time to prepare a strategy ahead of what’s going to be a tough transition.
Following a spirited 3-3 draw with Arsenal, Southampton have been slow-walking their way into the relegation grave. They’ve lost four on the bounce courtesy of Bournemouth, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
Latest Team NewsLamptey, March, Sarmiento, Lallana, Moder and Webster are all out of action through injury with Mac Allister expected to return to the starting XI.
Adams may be fit enough to return for this one with Perraud, Bella-Kotchap, Larios, Salisu and Livramento remain injured.
Match PredictionIt’s the battle on the south coast and even though Brighton have more to play for, Southampton have nothing to lose at this point - which should make for quite an entertaining clash. Following a back and forth 90 minutes, we’re going to predict that over 2.5 goals will be scored.
