- Date and Time: November 29, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer, England
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Brighton
Brighton continue their impressive start to the season and are just one point behind second-placed Manchester City in the standings.
Fabian Hürzeler has been very subtle in tactically adjusting his team to exploit the opponents’ weaknesses in each match while maintaining his basic style. This is very different from what we saw last season, when De Zerbi’s team displayed a similar set of attacking ideas in almost every match, especially at the start of attacks.
Setting our sights on Southampton… 👀🔜 pic.twitter.com/tDNwf3ca5h
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) November 28, 2024
However, the Seagulls are currently showing very similar statistical performances to last season. Therefore, it will only be with time that it will be possible to fully discuss Brighton’s real progress under Hürzeler.
Visual analysis shows a very efficient and varied positional attacking formation and high pressing, with the second-highest defensive line in European football just behind Barcelona.
Hürzeler’s team is able to build terrific multi-pass combinations and manoeuvre in various ways, successfully overcoming the opponents’ defensive lines. Additionally, Brighton demonstrates a well-organized strategy during penalty kicks and corner kicks.
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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) November 27, 2024
Brighton’s main problem, which Fabian Hürzeler has so far failed to solve, is the transition from attack to defence. In this phase of the game the Seagulls often make mistakes. Of course, using a high defensive line requires a very high level of concentration and physical strength, which not all players are able to maintain.
Nevertheless, Hürzeler is a very creative coach who can adapt to the players‘ abilities and the opponents’ problems. This adaptability gives Brighton a good chance of finishing in a strong position in the league table.
In the next match, Brighton will definitely be heavy favourites, even during Carlos Baleba’s suspension-related absence.
Southampton
Southampton had a unique chance to defeat Liverpool in the previous round when they led 2-1 in the second half. But a series of gross individual errors in defence resulted in a 2-3 loss. They could have even conceded even more goals if Liverpool had been more clinical with their finishing.
Heading along the coast 🌊 pic.twitter.com/nSf0hrRt5L
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 26, 2024
Saints coach Russell Martin has been repeatedly criticised for having radical ideas, which often result in conceding goals. In the match against Liverpool, it was again evident that the Southampton players tried to build attacks through short passes, even in situations where it was better to make long passes.
Due to this tactic, Martin’s side have conceded numerous goals this season precisely because of losing the ball in their own half of the pitch. Most of Southampton’s opponents choose a risky strategy of high pressing knowing that it works effectively against the Saints.
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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 27, 2024
In almost every match, Southampton try to press high, even in situations where it is better to play in a low defensive block. A prime example was the game against Liverpool. With a 2-1 score, Southampton used a high defensive line and tried to press instead of retreating into a deep defensive block.
As a result of this, Russell Martin’s side conceded the second and third goals of the match. Such situations have occurred regularly this season, leading to a large number of conceded goals.
But even with all the above mentioned problems, Southampton are able to create bright spectacular combinations in every match and often pose a threat to their opponents.
Three in three at home 📈
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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 25, 2024
Young talent Tyler Dibling has been making a name for himself with his superb dribbling and incredibly successful progression of the ball. If he would start finishing high-quality chances, Southampton might end up in a higher position.
Bet hereBrighton vs Southampton Prediction
- Pick: Brighton to win
- Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brighton 2-0 Southampton
Despite facing regular defensive problems, Brighton are a much more organised team than Southampton. Moreover, the Saints have lost all their away games this season.
Fabian Hürzeler’s team will likely exploit the weaknesses in the opponent’s defense and win this match without any problems.
The only real challenge for the hosts will be converting their chances. In one of their recent home matches, Brighton failed to outplay Ipswich precisely because of poor finishing.
Brighton vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Brighton Total Over 1.5
- Odds: 1.38 (22Bet)
Southampton have played extremely poorly away in previous Premier League matches, regularly conceding more than one goal per match. Considering the attacking power of the hosts, we can expect more than one goal from Brighton in this match.
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