Brighton v Southampton predictions: Slow-burner looks likely at the Amex

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Brighton v Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday

When to bet

2pm, Sunday

Best bet

Under 2.5 goals
2pts 10-11 bet365

Team news

Brighton
Leandro Trossard is expected to return to the matchday squad but Yves Bissouma is suspended. Jakub Moder is out with a knee injury.

Southampton
Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is still sidelined with a thigh injury.

Match preview

Brighton dented both Tottenham's and Arsenal's top-four hopes in the last couple of weeks, but the Seagulls' home form has flown under the radar.

Graham Potter's side have failed to score in their last five Premier League home games which is tempering end-of-season optimism, but it is difficult to see Southampton taking advantage on Sunday.

Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl was seen muttering to himself as he left the pitch following their 2-0 defeat at Burnley on Thursday and that was the ninth time in 11 away games that his side have conceded at least two goals.

A 1-0 success against the Gunners has been Southampton's only win in their last seven and this looks a game that may struggle to generate goals.

The endeavour should be there from both teams as they strive to emerge from their slumps as the season heads to its conclusion, but there is a strong chance they will cancel each other out.

Key stat

Brighton have scored only six goals in their last 13 Premier League home games.

Inside info

Brighton

Penalty taker Leandro Trossard
Free-kick wizard Leandro Trossard
Set-piece aerial threat Lewis Dunk
Card magnet Joel Veltman

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Free-kick wizard James Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threat Mohammed Salisu
Card magnet Mohammed Salisu

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